The best kept secret and best deal in Putnam Valley has officially arrived! Handyman specials like this are becoming nearly impossible to find especially in the highly sought-after Oscawana Lake community with coveted lake rights and even a walking path to the lake right beside the home. Yes, this is real and yes, the opportunity is absolutely incredible! Whether you’re dreaming of your next flip, a profitable rental investment, or creating your own lakeside retreat, the potential and equity upside here are truly enormous. Tucked peacefully at the very end of a quiet dead-end street, this charming home immediately captures your heart the moment you pull in. There’s something special about the setting private, serene, and filled with possibility. The home offers parking for at least four cars, a spacious shed for storage, and a smooth pathway leading you inside. Step into a surprisingly spacious interior featuring a large dining area and office space with soaring ceilings and sliders opening to a sizable private deck, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Continue into the broad open kitchen with a sitting bar area that flows directly into the living room with fireplace, creating an inviting open-concept layout enhanced by more high ceilings and tons of natural light. A full bath completes the main level. Upstairs, you’ll find two comfortable and fairly equal-sized bedrooms. Yes, the home needs work but the warmth, charm, and vision are already here waiting to be brought back to life. With imagination and updates, this could truly become something spectacular. And then there’s the lake lifestyle. Oscawana Lake is one of the Hudson Valley’s hidden gems a stunning motorboat lake where you can enjoy boating, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, kayaking, ice skating, and ice fishing depending on the season. It’s breathtaking year-round, and many only dream of having rights to this beautiful lake. This fixer-upper is more than just a home it’s a rare chance to create value in one of Putnam Valley’s most beloved lake communities. Opportunities like this don’t come around often. Hurry before it’s gone! (Due to the condition of the property, cash purchases or renovation financing will be required. The seller prefers a cash "as is" deal.)
| MLS # | 1001025 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1952 |
| Days On Site | 97 |
| Listing Provided By | RE/MAX Classic Realty | Christine Rowley |
| Bed(s) | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 1,250 |
| Basement | Y |
| Acreage | 0.35 |
| Water Front | Yes |
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating | Hot Water, Oil, Steam |
| Interior Features | First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Soaking Tub, Storage, Tile Counters, Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
|---|---|
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Near School, Near Shops, Paved, Private |
| Fencing | Front Yard |
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway |
| Utilities | Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Propane, Trash Collection Private, Water Available |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Community Features | Powered Boats Allowed |
|---|
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 344400 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 9768 |
| State | NY |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| City | Putnam Valley |
| Zip Code | 10579 |
| School District | Putnam Valley High School |
| Elementary School | Putnam Valley Elementary School |
| High School | Putnam Valley High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 10579) | |
Price: $299,000 low | high Med: $649,900 sqft: 1,250 low | high Med: 1,792 $ / sqft: $239 low | high Med: $363 On site: 97 low | high Med: 52 | |
| State | NY |
|---|---|
| County | Putnam County |
| City | Putnam Valley |
| Zip Code | 10579 |
| School District | Putnam Valley High School |
| Elementary School | Putnam Valley Elementary School |
| High School | Putnam Valley High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 10579) | |
Price: $299,000 low | high Med: $649,900 sqft: 1,250 low | high Med: 1,792 $ / sqft: $239 low | high Med: $363 On site: 97 low | high Med: 52 | |