Welcome to 4896 Ashville Bay Road, a rare lakefront retreat on Chautauqua Lake offering over 141 feet of shoreline across five parcels, breathtaking water views, and the perfect blend of charm, comfort, and privacy. Tucked away at the end of a quiet road, this special property captures the essence of classic Chautauqua Lake living while offering space for gathering, relaxing, and creating lasting memories.
Start your day on the inviting covered porch overlooking the lake, or enjoy the panoramic views from the bright year-round sunporch, the perfect place for morning coffee, reading, or watching boats drift across the water. Inside, the cozy living room with a fireplace flows into a charming dining area, creating a warm and welcoming space for entertaining family and friends.
The main bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and a full hallway bath, providing comfortable accommodations for guests. Above the garage is a spacious bunk room with its own full bathroom, which offers even more flexibility, making this home ideal for hosting lake weekends and summer gatherings.
The large kitchen offers great space and potential, ready for your personal touches to make it your own.
Enjoy the scenic walk down the staircase to the lake, or take the included mule (ATV), which comes with the property, for an easy ride to the shoreline, where you are greeted by the included dock.
Just steps from the water sits a charming guest cottage with a living/sleeping area, kitchenette, and full bathroom, creating the perfect space for visitors, extended family, or a peaceful private retreat by the lake.
Additional highlights include an attached garage, an expansive adjacent lot for additional parking, lush landscaping, and being sold furnished, making it easy to begin enjoying lake life right away.
Whether you are searching for a year-round lakefront home, a Chautauqua Lake summer cottage, or a private family retreat with a guest house and expansive frontage, 4896 Ashville Bay Road offers a rare opportunity to experience the beauty, serenity, and lifestyle of true Chautauqua Lake waterfront living.
Active
Price cut: $50K (8/15)
$925,000
4896 Ashville Bay Rd, Ashville, NY 14710
4beds
2,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1949
0.34 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$385/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Attached garageBreathtaking water viewsCharming dining areaLarge kitchenLush landscaping
- 139 days
- 889
- 35
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna Holt - Mayville 716-753-7880,
Rachel Willow 678-938-2552
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1629699
Originating MLS: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Gas, Hot Water
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Separate/Formal Living Room, Country Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Varies
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Gravel Driveway, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Deeded Access, Dock Access, Lake
- Body of water: Chautauqua Lake
- Frontage length: 141
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 141 x 195
- Features: Flag Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Additional parcels included: 367.14118, 367.14124, 367.14125, 367.14116
- Parcel number: 0654003670140001018000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1949
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Connected
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Ashville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $385/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $335,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,661
- Date on market: 4/13/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,783/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/15/2026 | Price change | $925,000-5.1%$385/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $975,000-9.3%$406/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listing removed | $1,075,000$448/sqft |
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| 6/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000$448/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $4,213 | $231,000 |
| 2017 | $4,213 | $231,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $231,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $231,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $231,000 |
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