Step into a piece of Chautauqua history and discover a truly one of a kind property located just north of Chautauqua Institution. Originally built as a sawmill, this remarkable residence blends historic character with incredible flexibility, offering a lifestyle opportunity unlike anything else on the market.
The home features a spacious two story layout with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Designed for both comfortable everyday living and entertaining, the home includes an attached two car garage, a loft area, and a cozy sitting room that opens to a private patio, creating the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
Adding even more versatility is a separate one bedroom guest apartment with an open concept living space. Ideal for extended family, guests, a private home office, studio, or potential rental income, this additional living area provides endless possibilities while maintaining privacy and convenience.
One of the property's most extraordinary features is the massive open workshop space. Rich with history and architectural character, this expansive area still showcases the original second-floor catwalk from its sawmill days. Whether you dream of creating an artist's studio, home gym, collector's showroom, woodworking shop, entertainment space, indoor recreation area, event venue, or simply an incredible workshop for your hobbies and passions, this space is ready to become whatever you envision.
Both the main residence and guest apartment share a beautiful oversized covered porch, providing a welcoming place to gather with family and friends while enjoying the property's unique setting.
Located just moments from Chautauqua Institution, Chautauqua Lake, Bemus Point, and the many cultural, recreational, and dining attractions that make this area so desirable, this property offers the perfect combination of history, character, space, and opportunity.
If you've been searching for a distinctive home with room to live, create, entertain, and dream, this historic Chautauqua property delivers a rare chance to own a landmark residence with endless possibilities. Seller is a NYS Lic RE Salesperson
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Price cut: $10K (7/20)
$469,900
4994 W Lake Rd, Mayville, NY 14757
4beds
5,788sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
0.79 Acres Lot
$452,000 Zestimate®
$81/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Loft areaAttached two car garagePrivate patioOpen concept living spaceSpacious two story layoutBeautiful oversized covered porchMassive open workshop space
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Listed by:
ERA Team VP Real Estate 716-413-0200,
AnnaMarie Bennett 716-397-4382
Source: NYSAMLSs,MLS#: R1686773
Originating MLS: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Heating
- Gas, Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Accessible Utilities or Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Den, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Separate/Formal Living Room, Guest Accommodations, Country Kitchen, Living/Dining Room, Other, See Remarks, Second Kitchen, Skylights, Natural Woodwork, Bedroom on Main Level, In-Law Floorplan, Loft, Bath in Primary Bedroom, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Workshop
- Flooring: Hardwood, Varies
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,788
- Total interior livable area: 5,788 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Electricity, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Blacktop Driveway, Patio, Private Yard, See Remarks
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Dimensions: 135 x 256
- Features: Rectangular, Rectangular Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 0628892800130001068000
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Historic/Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured, Slab
- Roof: Membrane,Rubber
Condition
- Resale
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Holland Land Company's Su
Location
- Region: Mayville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $81/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $275,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,010
- Date on market: 6/5/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Estimated market value
$452,000
$429,000 - $475,000
$3,028/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $469,900-2.1%$81/sqft |
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| 6/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $479,900+2.8%$83/sqft |
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| 2/5/2026 | Sold | $466,732-11.1%$81/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$91/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+31.3%$91/sqft |
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| 7/12/2022 | Sold | $400,000-11.1%$69/sqft |
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| 5/26/2022 | Pending sale | $450,000$78/sqft |
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| 4/25/2022 | Contingent | $450,000$78/sqft |
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| 9/30/2021 | Listed for sale | $450,000+61.3%$78/sqft |
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| 5/13/2008 | Sold | $279,000+247.9%$48/sqft |
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| 6/4/1998 | Sold | $80,186-36.1%$14/sqft |
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| 5/23/1994 | Sold | $125,500$22/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $275,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $275,000 +75.8% |
| 2020 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2017 | $1,142 | $156,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $156,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $156,400 |
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