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    • Price cut: $10K (8/17)
    $329,000

    551 Lake Shore Rd, Westport, NY 12993

    3beds
    1,150sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1840
    1 Acres Lot
    $314,400 Zestimate®
    $286/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Stone fireplacePella tilt-style windowsUnique rear cellar entry
    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. Price reduced to $329,000. 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.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Heritage Properties of the Adirondacks 518-963-7876,

    Lauren Murphy

    Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 207437MLS Logo

      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: $286/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

        $314,400

        $299,000 - $330,000

        $2,095/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/17/2026Price change$329,000-2.9%$286/sqft
        Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem
        8/1/2026Price change$339,000-2.9%$295/sqft
        Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem
        7/12/2026Price change$349,000-4.4%$303/sqft
        Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem
        7/1/2026Price change$365,000-3.7%$317/sqft
        Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem
        6/4/2026Listed for sale$379,000+90.5%$330/sqft
        Source: ACVMLS #207437 Report a problem
        12/22/2006Sold$199,000+165.3%$173/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        7/16/2004Sold$75,000$65/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 12993

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