Rare opportunity in Sylvan Beach! This move-in-ready seasonal cottage is located in the heart of the Sylvan Beach community and is just a short walk to Waneta Lake. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a family retreat, or a potential short-term rental (with Town of Wayne permit approval), this property is ready to enjoy from day one.
?? 9548 Old Hickory Road, Hammondsport, NY
? Property Features:
? 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath
? Fully Furnished
? Triple Lot (75’ x 100’)
? Open Concept Living Area
? Wraparound Deck on 3 Sides
? Great Outdoor Space for Entertaining
? 1,500-Gallon Holding Tank
? Taxes Less Than $800 Per Year
?? Major Updates Completed in 2019:
? New Electrical
? New Plumbing
? Lifted and Set on Piers
? New Flooring
? Updated Windows
?? Shared Lake Rights & Docking Rights
Ownership includes transferable Sylvan Beach Association rights, providing access to Waneta Lake, the shared beach area, and shared docking rights for your boat. Annual association membership is approximately $150 per year. Sylvan Beach owners enjoy a right-of-way to the lakefront rather than ownership of the shoreline itself, allowing residents access to the lakefront amenities while benefiting from the association's management and maintenance of the common areas.
?? More Than a Cottage – It's a Community
Sylvan Beach is a vibrant lakeside community known for its friendly atmosphere and family-oriented activities throughout the season, including:
?? Movies on the Beach
?? Live Music Events
?? Cornhole Tournaments
?? Community Gatherings & Food Events
?? Shared Beach Access
?? Large Park-Like Green Space for Recreation and Relaxation
?? Bring your boat, enjoy some of the Finger Lakes' best fishing, spend your days on the water, and your evenings relaxing on the deck with family and friends.
Why pay waterfront prices when you can enjoy lake access, docking rights, low taxes, and a fully furnished cottage in one of the Finger Lakes' most welcoming lake communities?
Message for additional photos, details, or to schedule a showing. 315-694-0662 Carol@myfitz.com
For sale by owner
$174,999
9548 Old Hickory Rd, Hammondsport, NY 14840
2beds
616sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$99,200 Zestimate®
$284/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully furnishedNew electricalMove-in-ready seasonal cottageNew plumbingUpdated windowsNew flooring
What the owner loves about this home
Only 90 minutes from Rochester or Syracuse, 45 minutes from Elmira/Corning. Leave work and be at your cottage by dinnertime!
- 7 hours |
- 149 |
- 1 |
Listed by:
Property Owner (315) 694-0662
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Wall
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: None
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 616 sqft
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hammondsport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $284/sqft
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
$99,200
$82,000 - $118,000
$1,225/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $174,999+289.8%$284/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2019 | Listing removed | $44,900$73/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Elmira #251407 Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2018 | Price change | $44,900-16.9%$73/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Elmira #251407 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2018 | Listed for sale | $54,000$88/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Elmira #251407 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
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: 14840
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Glenn Curtiss Memorial SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 7.1 mi
- 8/10Hammondsport Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 7.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: HAMMONDSPORT
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- New York
- Steuben County
- Hammondsport
- 14840
- 9548 Old Hickory Rd




