$169,999
Original price: $184,888
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,176 sqft (on 14 acres)
542 Valley Rd, Jay, NY 12941
Est. Mortgage $1,201/mo*
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Built in 1961
14 acre lot
$145/sqft
Garage
Local Information
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- Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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About this House
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
Sharing our family property that is officially on the market!
While the house needs some love, the land and location are where the real opportunity is.
Whether you're an investor, builder, someone looking for land, or someone with a vision for a renovation/rebuild, this property has so much potential.
Sometimes the best opportunities aren't the prettiest ones
- they're the ones where you can see what could be.
If you or someone you know is looking for an investment opportunity here is a jewel in the Adirondack Mountains!
AS IS PROPERTY
14 acres of land in the Adirondack mountains. located minutes from the Ausable River and the historical covered bridge in the beautiful Hamlet of Jay New York. There is a beautiful swimming hole with white water rapids. 13 miles to white face Mountain for skiing in the winter and 23 miles to lake Placid which held the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The area offers an abundance of activities like camping, hiking, fishing, boating and much much more.
There is a view of white face Mountain from the back property a beautiful place to build a home. There is a house on the property that is in need of extra love and attention.
The house needs minor roof repairs, the fireplace leaks, the kitchen floors need to be replaced, upgrades are needed throughout the home, there is no Septic.
Previous owner used propane and woodstove for heat. There is a workshop in the basement. The basement is the garage that can hold one car. fieldstone basement.
It is being sold as is and all inspections and surveys will be at the buyers expense.
The property also has several sheds for storage or turned into a chicken coop or housing for animals. There is an old cider shed on the property which should contain the old-fashioned cider mill. There are two small sheds in the far back of the property that once were used to boil maple syrup. There may still be some apple trees on the property and plum trees, wild, raspberries, and blackberries and wild grapes.
There is about and one and half acres that is considered “dirty” because of old tires and scrap metal dumped in these areas over the years.
Sharing our family property that is officially on the market!
While the house needs some love, the land and location are where the real opportunity is.
Whether you're an investor, builder, someone looking for land, or someone with a vision for a renovation/rebuild, this property has so much potential.
Sometimes the best opportunities aren't the prettiest ones
- they're the ones where you can see what could be.
If you or someone you know is looking for an investment opportunity here is a jewel in the Adirondack Mountains!
AS IS PROPERTY
14 acres of land in the Adirondack mountains. located minutes from the Ausable River and the historical covered bridge in the beautiful Hamlet of Jay New York. There is a beautiful swimming hole with white water rapids. 13 miles to white face Mountain for skiing in the winter and 23 miles to lake Placid which held the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. The area offers an abundance of activities like camping, hiking, fishing, boating and much much more.
There is a view of white face Mountain from the back property a beautiful place to build a home. There is a house on the property that is in need of extra love and attention.
The house needs minor roof repairs, the fireplace leaks, the kitchen floors need to be replaced, upgrades are needed throughout the home, there is no Septic.
Previous owner used propane and woodstove for heat. There is a workshop in the basement. The basement is the garage that can hold one car. fieldstone basement.
It is being sold as is and all inspections and surveys will be at the buyers expense.
The property also has several sheds for storage or turned into a chicken coop or housing for animals. There is an old cider shed on the property which should contain the old-fashioned cider mill. There are two small sheds in the far back of the property that once were used to boil maple syrup. There may still be some apple trees on the property and plum trees, wild, raspberries, and blackberries and wild grapes.
There is about and one and half acres that is considered “dirty” because of old tires and scrap metal dumped in these areas over the years.
Home Details for 542 Valley Rd
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Interior Details BasementAtticTypes of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Laundry Room |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Propane Butane, Wood PelletHeating Fuel: Propane Butane |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Shake ShingleExterior: WoodLawn |
Parking & Garage GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached |
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Days on Market: 51 days on Trulia |
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Year Built Year Built: 1961 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: UnknownArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler |
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Price Price Per Sqft: $145 |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 14.00 acres |
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100 % Say it's quiet
75 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say it's dog friendly
57 % Say neighbors are friendly
40 % Say there are community events
25 % Say kids play outside
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Home Value
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Comparable sales
These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.68 | Single-Family Home | $210,569 | 02/25/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,040 | |
0.66 | Single-Family Home | $199,000 | 12/03/25 | 5 | 3 | 2,912 | |
0.91 | Single-Family Home | $242,268 | 07/29/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,445 | |
0.82 | Single-Family Home | $210,000 | 10/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,776 | |
1.21 | Single-Family Home | $195,000 | 06/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 924 | |
2.21 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 01/08/26 | 2 | 1 | 1,094 | |
2.03 | Single-Family Home | $452,000 | 07/13/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,728 | |
1.67 | Single-Family Home | $825,000 | 07/14/26 | 5 | 3.5 | 4,130 | |
3.26 | Single-Family Home | $625,000 | 07/15/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,148 | |
3.68 | Single-Family Home | $357,000 | 10/02/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,536 |
Nearby home prices
Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.Address | Distance | Price | Bed | Bath | Sqft | Status |
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0.24 | $461,100 | 6 | 3 | 2,855 | Off Market | |
0.56 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.62 | $69,999 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,508 | For Sale | |
0.66 | $199,000 | 5 | 3 | 2,912 | Recently Sold | |
0.65 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.68 | $246,600 | 3 | 1 | 1,527 | Off Market | |
0.78 | $65,000 | - | - | - | Recently Sold | |
0.81 | $472,800 | 4 | 2 | 1,850 | Off Market | |
0.82 | $220,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,776 | Off Market | |
0.83 | $510,200 | 2 | 2.5 | 2,516 | Off Market | |
0.86 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.91 | $242,268 | 3 | 1 | 1,445 | Recently Sold |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Sep 5, 2026 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $169,999 Price decreased by 8% |
Aug 26, 2026 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $184,888 Price decreased by 3% |
Aug 12, 2026 Source: N/A | PriceChange | $189,999 Price decreased by 5% |
Aug 3, 2026 Source: N/A | Listed For Sale | $199,999 |
Mar 23, 2026 Source: N/A | ListingRemoved | |
Dec 23, 2025 Source: N/A | Listed For Sale | $259,999 |
May 28, 2004 Source: N/A | Sold | $111,400 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | Unavailable | $191,400 |
Home facts updated by county records
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542 Valley Rd, Jay, NY 12941 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,176 sqft unknown built in 1961. This property is currently available for sale and was listed on Jul 29, 2026.