CUTE AS A BUTTON! Remodeled ''dollhouse-like'' country cottage on one acre near Lake Champlain in the Town of Westport, NY. 3BR, 1BA vintage home with large, sunny living room with stone fireplace and country kitchen with eat-in dining area. Primary bedroom on the first floor with adjacent full bath and laundry. Two cozy bedrooms under the eaves on the second floor off a hallway with end closet and access to back attic storage. House has had many recent upgrades, including a new 30 yr shingle roof in 2020, septic system in 2025, Pella tilt-style windows (2008), new 200 amp service & panel box (2008) and high efficiency oil-fired hot air furnace (2013). LR fireplace has a ventless propane-fired gas-log insert. House is generator ready and comes with a portable gasoline-powered generator which lives in the garage and plugs into an exterior outlet when needed. Sunny side porch facing a sloping lawn with mature trees, shrubs and perennials. Detached 2-car garage close to the house for your car, a workshop and/or storage. Unique rear cellar entry which was originally installed to accommodate an automobile! Lovely rural property with charm, character and privacy. Listed at $365,000. Wonderful year-round or second home. Near to Lake Champlain, hiking trails in the Champlain Valley and Adirondack High Peak and the lake-side villages of Westport and Essex, NY.
For sale
Price cut: $14K (7/1)
$365,000
551 Lake Shore Rd, Westport, NY 12993
3beds
1,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1840
1 Acres Lot
$357,300 Zestimate®
$317/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stone fireplacePella tilt-style windowsUnique rear cellar entry
- 27 days |
- 807 |
- 40 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Heritage Properties of the Adirondacks 518-963-7876,
Lauren Murphy
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 207437
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Bedroom with large closet
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 144.43 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.1
Bedroom 2
- Description: Original wide board flooring
- Features: Painted/Stained
- Level: Second
- Area: 82.99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.11 x 9.11
Bedroom 3
- Description: Original wide board floors
- Features: Painted/Stained
- Level: Second
- Area: 81.81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8.1 x 10.1
Primary bathroom
- Description: Washer and dryer in bathroom
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 7.2
Dining room
- Description: Dining room open to kitchen
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 126.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Description: Nice wood cabinets
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 83.78 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 11.8
Living room
- Description: Beautiful stone fireplace
- Features: Laminate Counters
- Level: First
- Area: 185.15 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 11.5
Other
- Description: Entry foyer with coat closet
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 22.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.2
Other
- Description: Upstairs hall with end closet
- Features: Painted/Stained
- Level: Second
- Area: 78.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.4 x 4.8
Other
- Description: Attic storage over kitchen/dr & back br area
- Features: Softwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 500 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 20
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Bathroom, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Floorplan, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Masonry
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,150
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Garage Faces Front, Gravel, Open, Outside
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Meadow, Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Many Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Pasture, Private
- Topography: Sloping
Details
- Additional structures: Storage
- Parcel number: 57.4214.000
- Zoning: Site Plan Review
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Pasture
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,Old Style
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well Drilled
- Utilities for property: Cable Not Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Natural Gas Not Available, Phone Available, Sewer Not Available, Water Connected, Separate Water Heater(s)
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Westport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $317/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $247,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,299
- Date on market: 6/4/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$357,300
$339,000 - $375,000
$1,692/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Price change | $365,000-3.7%$317/sqft |
Source:  ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $379,000+90.5%$330/sqft |
Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem | ||
| 12/22/2006 | Sold | $199,000+165.3%$173/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2004 | Sold | $75,000$65/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $247,600 |
| 2024 | -- | $247,600 +8% |
| 2023 | -- | $229,300 +18% |
| 2022 | -- | $194,300 +14.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $169,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $169,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $169,800 +3.4% |
| 2018 | -- | $164,200 |
| 2017 | $3,268 | $164,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $164,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $164,200 +8% |
| 2014 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $152,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $152,000 -1.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $154,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $154,000 +37.3% |
| 2008 | -- | $112,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $112,200 +21% |
| 2006 | -- | $92,700 +7.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $86,200 +9.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,400 +56.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $50,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $50,000 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12993
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10LAKE VIEW CAMPUSGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.9 mi
- 6/10MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUSGrades: 6-12Distance: 9.3 mi
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