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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,680 sqft
Price per Sqft $267
MLS Listing ID 1054588
Style Cape Cod
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1962
Annual Tax Amount $9,196
Lot Size 10,018 Sqft
Acres 0.23
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
The main level offers a comfortable and functional layout with a spacious living room, dining area, kitchen, full bath and two bedrooms. Upstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom, another full bath, laundry area, walk-in closet and a large storage room—giving the home flexibility for today's changing needs. Several spaces have already been beautifully updated, including a bright, modern bath and rooms that demonstrate just how dramatically this property can be transformed.
But the real story here may be the untapped potential.
The basement provides a significant amount of additional space, with a full bath already in place, a separate room, storage and utility areas, and a large open section ready for the next owner to reimagine. Whether envisioned as recreation space, a home gym, workshop, office, hobby area or additional finished space, the possibilities are substantial, subject to applicable approvals and building requirements.
For an investor, contractor or buyer looking to create equity, the home presents a compelling opportunity. Continue the renovations, improve the unfinished areas, refresh the exterior and outdoor spaces, and create a property tailored to your own vision. For an owner-occupant, it is an opportunity to purchase a home today while improving it over time rather than paying a premium for someone else's finished renovation.
Outside, the home is surrounded by mature trees and greenery, creating a setting that feels removed from the congestion of more densely developed areas. The existing deck and yard also offer another opportunity to create inviting outdoor living and entertaining spaces.
And then there's the location. Putnam Lake and the surrounding countryside are an important part of the lifestyle here. Putnam County offers an abundance of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing and parks. Nearby destinations include Wonder Lake State Park, Tilly Foster Farm, the Putnam County Trailway and Thunder Ridge Ski Area, providing year-round activities from hiking and cycling to skiing and snowboarding.
At the same time, you're not isolated. The greater Brewster area provides shopping, dining and access to major roadways, while Metro-North service from Brewster/Southeast provides a connection toward New York City. Putnam County also operates bus service connecting Putnam Lake with Brewster.
536 Lake Shore Drive isn't simply about what the home is today—it's about what it can become. With its existing living space, two full baths above grade plus a basement bath, flexible three-level layout, substantial basement and desirable Putnam County setting, this is an opportunity for a buyer ready to unlock the property's next chapter.
Location
State NY
County Putnam County
Rooms
Basement Storage Space, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Soaking Tub, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating Baseboard
Cooling None
Fireplace No
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway
Utilities Available See Remarks
Garage false
Private Pool No
Building
Foundation Pillar/Post/Pier
Sewer None
Water Well
Level or Stories Two
Structure Type Block,Brick,Fiberglass Insulation,Frame,Vinyl Siding
Schools
Elementary Schools John F. Kennedy
Middle Schools Henry H Wells Middle School
High Schools Brewster
School District Brewster
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition In Foreclosure, Probate Listing
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