Discover a rare opportunity to own a serene waterfront retreat on Lake Desolation, offered for the first time in more than 40 years. Located just 20 minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs and nestled in the foothills of the Southern Adirondacks, this peaceful seasonal escape is a place where life slows down, nature takes center stage, and every season offers a new way to enjoy the lake.
Lake Desolation is a pristine, non-motorized lake known for its calm waters, making it ideal for kayaking, swimming, fishing, and simply soaking in the tranquility of nature. Surrounded by 433 acres of Lake Desolation State Forest, the area offers endless opportunities for exploration, with hiking trails and year-round outdoor recreation right outside your door.
Perched above the road on a private 0.37-acre lot, this lovingly maintained cabin offers 145 feet of direct lake frontage, swimming dock, and a lakeside deck designed to capture breathtaking sunrises and peaceful waterfront views. Thoughtfully positioned living spaces provide a front-row seat to the lake's natural beauty, whether you're enjoying morning coffee by the water or hosting unforgettable alfresco dinners under the stars.
Inside, the warm and inviting interior features two spacious bedrooms, a full bathroom, a well-appointed kitchen, and a cozy wood-burning stove perfect for crisp Adirondack evenings. The enclosed porch, with direct access to the expansive front deck, serves as an ideal gathering space, complete with built-in storage, bench seating, and a wall of lake-facing windows that seamlessly bring the outdoors in.
Enjoy the charm of lakeside living with the convenience of Tinney's Tavern, a beloved local favorite just a short stroll away along the water's edge.
Whether you're seeking a weekend getaway, a summer sanctuary, or a place to create generations of memories, this one-of-a-kind Lake Desolation retreat offers a rare chance to slow down, reconnect, and experience the beauty of waterfront living.
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$339,000
504 Lake Desolation Road, Middle Grove, NY 12850
2beds
616sqft
Cabin, Residential
Built in 1960
0.37 Acres Lot
$172,100 Zestimate®
$550/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two spacious bedroomsBuilt-in storageBench seatingSwimming dockWarm and inviting interiorWell-appointed kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Field Realty 518-495-1877,
Laura J DeLuca 617-501-3998
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202620360
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Description: King size bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Description: Queen / (2) Twin size bedroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Space Heater, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: None
Features
- Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Screens, Wood Frames, Double Pane Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 616
- Total interior livable area: 616 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 616
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Tandem
Features
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around, Deck, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Other, Dock
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake/River Across Rd, Lake Front
- Body of water: Lake Desolation
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Private, Sloped, Views, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 413400 135.11211
- Zoning description: Single Residence
- Special conditions: No Disclosures,Estate
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp
- Property subtype: Cabin, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: None, Shared Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middle Grove
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $550/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $169,884
- Annual tax amount: $2,217
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
$172,100
$138,000 - $203,000
$1,479/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $339,000$550/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2017 | $1,948 +232.7% | $110,000 |
| 2016 | $585 -0.7% | $110,000 |
| 2015 | $590 | $110,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,000 +15.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $95,600 -2.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $98,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $98,000 -9.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $108,400 +33% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $81,500 +83.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,400 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Greenfield Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6.1 mi
- 8/10Maple Avenue Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.1 mi
- 8/10Saratoga Springs High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Saratoga Springs
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Saratoga County
- Middle Grove
- 12850
- 504 Lake Desolation Road





