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Washington County, NY Waterfront Homes for Sale

Washington County, NY, offers a stunning array of waterfront homes for sale, attracting buyers who appreciate the serene beauty and recreational opportunities that come with living by the water. Nestled amidst the scenic landscapes of the Adirondacks and the Hudson River, these properties boast breathtaking views, ample outdoor spaces, and direct access to various water activities such as boating, fishing, and swimming. The real estate market in this region caters to a diverse clientele, from quaint cottages perfect for weekend getaways to luxurious estate homes that provide a year-round retreat. With a rich history and a vibrant community, Washington County presents an enticing option for those looking to invest in waterfront living while enjoying the charm of rural New York.

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Newest Washington County, NY Waterfront Homes for Sale

598 W Green Pond Way, Hebron
$317,500
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202626446 MLS
Discover Waterfront Solitude at Green Pond in Hebron, New York--an exceptional private retreat tucked away at the end of a private road on approximately 3½ acres with abundant lake frontage. Green Pond is one of the area's best-kept secrets, with only about 20 camps, no public access, and no gas-powered motorboats. Set at the end of the lake for total privacy with +/-250 feet of frontage complete with a private dock providing easy access for kayaking to the main part of the lake, where deep-water swimming and excellent fishing await. The approximately 1,800-square-foot timber-frame home is warm, spacious, and truly magical. The cathedral-ceilinged living room creates a dramatic gathering space, while the dining room opens through French doors to a welcoming front porch. The beautifully appointed kitchen features a Heartland reproduction antique gas range, stainless-steel refrigerator and dishwasher, and granite countertops. The first-floor primary bedroom enjoys continuous windows overlooking the lake, offering an inspiring and tranquil view from morning to night. A second bedroom or study and full bath with laundry complete the main level. Upstairs, a third bedroom, second full bath, and generous walk-in closet provide additional comfort and privacy. Wrapped in classic cedar shakes and surrounded by nature, this enchanting property is a rare opportunity to escape, unwind, and savor the quiet beauty of waterfront living. Come hear the quiet...

598 W Green Pond Way, Hebron

14 Nichol Street, Salem
$223,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202625954 MLS
OPEN HOUSE Saturday 10/24 - 12:00 to 2:00 pm. Looking for a home with character, space and possibilities - here's your opportunity! Seller is offering an $8,000 credit at closing, giving buyers added flexibility toward eligible closing costs or an interest-rate buy-down. Welcome to 14 Nichol Street, a charming and well-cared-for home offering space, character and versatility with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, plus a flexible office or bonus 4th bedroom. Natural light fills the inviting living spaces and highlights the hardwood floors throughout much of the home. The spacious living room flows into the dining area, while the updated kitchen features bright cabinetry and updated finishes. A soapstone wood-burning stove adds warmth and character, while the wonderful three-season room is the perfect place to slow down, relax and unwind. Just outside, a covered sitting porch provides another comfortable spot to enjoy the outdoors. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms, including a spacious primary, along with the additional office or bonus 4th bedroom and an updated full bath. Outside, enjoy a deep backyard extending toward White Creek and its seasonal flow, adding to the peaceful setting and bringing the soothing sounds of nature throughout the changing seasons. Two detached outbuildings provide plenty of possibilities, with a garage and separate workshop offering additional space for storage, hobbies and projects. Both buildings feature newer roofs and power, while the garage also features a poured concrete floor. This home offers the kind of warmth and character that feels inviting from the moment you walk through the door. Enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance of downtown Salem and the amenities of this historic village, while Salem Family Health Center is just minutes away. Schedule your tour today and come experience everything 14 Nichol Street has to offer and imagine making it your own. *Note some images have been virtually staged.

14 Nichol Street, Salem

29 Lake Nebo Road, Fort Ann
$650,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202625165 MLS
Escape to your own private Adirondack retreat! Situated on approximately 13.8 acres in Fort Ann, this charming ranch-style cabin offers privacy, recreation, and plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. The home features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, approximately 1,280 sq. ft. of living space, beautiful hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, stainless steel appliances, and a cozy fireplace that adds warmth and character. Built in 2018, the property offers comfortable single-level living surrounded by nature, making it ideal as a year-round residence, weekend getaway, hunting retreat, or vacation property. A storage shed provides additional space for tools, outdoor equipment, and recreational gear. With nearly 14 acres, the property may also offer potential for additional cabins, guest accommodations, or short-term rental opportunities, subject to municipal, zoning, permitting, septic, and other applicable approvals. This property is being sold together with a separate parcel located at 1421 Copeland Pond Road, Fort Ann, NY, Tax ID 532889 101.15-1-27. The additional parcel provides water access, creating a unique opportunity to enjoy both substantial acreage and access to the water. Whether you're looking for a peaceful Adirondack escape, recreational property, investment opportunity, or room to create your own private compound, this unique two-parcel offering provides an exciting combination of land, water access, privacy, and potential.

29 Lake Nebo Road, Fort Ann

72 Gilbert Street, Cambridge
$599,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202624713 MLS
A Remarkable Historic Residence Steeped in history and surrounded by 7 acres of extraordinary natural beauty, this 3,028 square foot Greek revival home retains an exceptional sense of time and place. Original architectural details, including 200-year-old wide-plank floors, a 19th-century back door with original wavy glass, and period built-ins have been preserved and seamlessly incorporated with modern improvements. Lumber from the property itself has been used in select upgrades, creating an authentic connection between the home and the land. The result is a home where old and new come together naturally, with historic details, traditional craftsmanship, and modern comforts all part of its story. A large farmhouse kitchen, dining room, living room with wood stove hearth, and library provide gracious spaces for entertaining and family living. The Grounds- The property's acreage unfolds as a living landscape of mature perennial gardens, orchard, vineyard, greenhouse, vegetable gardens, berry patches, patio and grape arbor seating areas, and a peaceful frog pond. Trails through the grounds lead to White Creek, where the property enjoys its own secluded swimming hole in a crystal clear trout stream that never runs dry. The property includes a separate workshop area, a small barn for garden or other storage, and a versatile restored larger barn with performance space, spacious hay loft, and a popup museum telling the story of the home through accidental archaeological finds. The Location- This property is just a short walk to restaurants, food coop, bookstore, and arts center in the village of Cambridge, and less than an hour to sought-after destinations like Saratoga Springs, Manchester VT, Albany International airport, and North Adams, MA. Whether hobby farm, private rural sanctuary, weekend retreat, or extraordinary historic estate, this is a truly unique property. Rich in history, natural beauty, and timeless character, this is a home worth waiting for.

72 Gilbert Street, Cambridge

213 Fiddlers Elbow Road, Greenwich
$749,900
1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202622725 MLS
Some places are built for living. Others are built for gathering. Welcome to The Battenkill Gathering Place, an extraordinary 34.5-acre recreational property nestled along the legendary Battenkill River in scenic Greenwich, New York. Set amid rolling meadows, mature woodlands, and one of the Northeast's most celebrated trout streams, this remarkable property offers a rare opportunity to own a destination where nature, recreation, and community come together. The property features approximately 36 established recreational sites with electric service, a beautifully designed gathering lodge complete with a custom handcrafted bar and spacious entertaining area, a charming yurt tucked among the trees, a heated multi-purpose building with electricity, and extensive existing infrastructure thoughtfully integrated into the landscape. Whether enjoying world-class fly fishing on the Battenkill, kayaking, tubing, hiking wooded trails, gathering around a campfire, or simply relaxing beneath the stars, every corner of this property invites unforgettable experiences. Conveniently located in the heart of Washington County, just a short drive to Saratoga Springs, Vermont, and the Capital Region, The Battenkill Gathering Place offers exceptional privacy while remaining easily accessible to year-round recreation, dining, arts, and cultural attractions. This offering presents a unique opportunity for buyers seeking a private retreat, recreational destination, or property with existing improvements that may lend themselves to a variety of future uses, subject to buyer verification and all applicable state and local approvals and permitting requirements. Rarely does a property of this scale, beauty, and character become available along one of New York's most treasured rivers.

213 Fiddlers Elbow Road, Greenwich

568 Scotts Lake Road, Salem
$325,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 202619123 MLS
*Motivated Sellers - Offers encouraged!* Warm and inviting lakefront retreat on tranquil Scott Lake! Nestled along the shores of a pristine 30-acre spring-fed lake in scenic Washington County, this charming Lakehouse offers the perfect escape for relaxation and recreation. Enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and peaceful days on the water from your own private lake frontage with dock and lakeside deck. Filled with rustic charm, the home features a cozy great room with pellet stove and propane heater, a well-equipped kitchen, and a dining room with beautiful waterfront views. The spacious layout includes a primary bedroom with a full bath and private access to the rear deck, plus three additional bedrooms, a loft, and a second full bathroom, providing ample space for family and guests. Offered mostly furnished, and comes with a small fishing boat with a trolling motor a paddleboat and kayaks, this delightful lake home is ready for immediate enjoyment. The property extends to both sides of the road, providing generous parking and additional space across from the cottage. Ideally located just 35 minutes from Manchester and approximately 45 minutes from both Saratoga Springs and Queensbury, with year-round recreational opportunities nearby, including hiking, boating, and outstanding skiing at several major mountain resorts. A wonderful opportunity to own a classic Adirondack-style lake retreat in a picturesque setting.

568 Scotts Lake Road, Salem

5569 Evergreen Shores Way, Putnam Station
$2,499,000
3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 202619072 MLS
This is a Stunning waterfront exceptional estate combining modern luxury with classic Adirondack charm offering two spacious open living areas on the main level with a main suite and bath; then, two comfortable bedrooms and a full bath and balcony on the second floor; and too, in a full walkout lower level are three multi-use living room areas and a full bath too. Also laundry and utility spaces. The home overlooks a large, commercial- grade U-shaped two tiered dock with a lift for winter and lift for a Boat. All of this on 125 feet of pristine shoreline and fantastic views in all directions all day long and ending with spectacular evening sunsets, and star-filled evenings. The grounds are naturally landscaped with evergreens and many perennial plantings. The lot is 4.32 acres with useful back acres. Three bedrooms plus a rustic loft which serves as a reading nook, office or sleeping spot, overlooks 2 cathedral cielinged great rooms with fireplaces. This home will have a brand new fully permitted septic system and new technical water system, also new in 2025 a roof. The very large gourmet, granite kitchen has every convenience, large work areas all wrapping into an open flowing living/dining space looking at the lake from every door and window. The home was originally built in 1991 and was greatly enlarged and augmented in 2003. Come see and enjoy the marvelous views, graceful trails and steps through the preserved woods both to and from the house and the docks and waterfront. The wonderful Adirondack furnishings and appointments will remain with the home. Closing and possession will occur in the month of September 2026. The home is rented for a great deal of the summer. Showings shall be booked accordingly.

5569 Evergreen Shores Way, Putnam Station

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