Meticulously-Maintained Authentic Log Home & Gentleman's Farm on 5 Acres Offers Tremendous Potential & Privacy just Minutes from Saratoga Springs! Built and cherished by one family for 23 years, pride of ownership abounds. From the oversized front porch to the back screened porch and everywhere in between, this house oozes rustic charm and true craftsmanship. The barn has electric, water, 2 stalls, storage (could be 3rd stall), coop, + hay loft. There are 2 paddocks & wooded acreage beyond for trails, a small greenhouse and enclosed garden offers multiple raised beds. Bring your livestock and enjoy the peace & quiet. This pristine home and happy little farm sits within the Town of Greenfield, popular for its idyllic country setting, prolific farms and convenience to Saratoga and the ADKs.
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$500,000
279 Ballou Road, Porter Corners, NY 12859
3beds
1,386sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 2001
5.01 Acres Lot
$542,800 Zestimate®
$361/sqft
$2,281 Estimated rent
Home value
$542,800
$499,000 - $586,000
$2,281/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 09, 2025 at 08:10am
Listed by:
Melissa C Cartier 518-321-5762,
Cartier Real Estate Group LLC
Bought with:
Mandi A Bonner, 40AL1089059
eXp Realty
Shannon McCarthy, 10301219297
eXp Realty
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202422085
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Full bathroom
- Level: First
Den
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Loft
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Propane Tank Leased, Wood, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- High Speed Internet, Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Linoleum
- Windows: Wood Frames, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Interior Entry,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,386
- Total interior livable area: 1,386 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,386
- Finished area below ground: 200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Stone, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Screened, Covered, Deck, Enclosed, Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Outdoor Furnace
- Fencing: Electric,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pasture, Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 5.01 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Level, Private, Wooded, Cleared, Garden, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse, Shed(s), Stable(s), Workshop, Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 111.161
- Zoning description: Single Residence
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Log
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Log
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Permanent
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Porter Corners
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2024 | Sold | $500,000-4.7%$361/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202422085 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2024 | Pending sale | $524,900$379/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202422085 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $524,900+4099.2%$379/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202422085 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2002 | Sold | $12,500-10.7%$9/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #2035566 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2001 | Sold | $14,000+656.3%$10/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $200,400 |
| 2023 | -- | $200,400 |
| 2022 | -- | $200,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 12859
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Corinth Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 6 mi
- 5/10Corinth Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 5/10Corinth High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Corinth
- High: Corinth
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.