For sale
$499,000
3 beds1,728 sq ft73 acres
7.4 mi straight lineto Royal Mountain Ski Area
573 Kringsbush RdSt. Johnsville, NY 13452
Farm or estate · MLS 11896226
Listing courtesy of VINYARDS CHOICE · MyStateMLS
For saleReduced $101,000 from $650,000
$549,000
98 acres
201 Fiery Hill RdFt. Plain, NY 13339
Farms and ranches · MLS 11739665 · Listed 178 days ago (May 5, 2026)
18 mi straight line to Royal Mountain Ski Area (local ski area) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this property
97.5 acres of land in 2 parcels (the larger one was recently surveyed) with about 1/2 in organic grass hay. 1187' for frontage on lightly-traveled paved road. It has a southern exposure and long views to the southeast. The remainder is either wooded or is pasture turning into woods. There is a like-new pole barn here, 27x88', and it's a real dandy. It has two 12' sliding doors and a man-door. Trusses are made from 10" and 12" studs. And the peak is crowned by clear Lexan, which makes it almost as bright as daylight inside. (Lexan is a VERY tough material, not like the fibreglas that you usually see.) Part has a cement floor and studding to separate it as a workshop. The rest has a rubble (crushed stone) floor. There is a new 200 amp electric service, a new drilled well piped into the barn, set up to be used with a frost-free hydrant (included). Included are a oil hot air furnace, an oil-fired water heater, + a wood furnace. They are not hooked up. Double pane windows are found throughout the barn. There are some interesting features here. A high line goes through so you get to use the 8 acres of hay land that is under it, use it as if it were your own. There is also a gas line under there, but it can't be seen. There has been serious interest in siting both a windmill and a sub-station here, 2 different firms. You might get a $70000 income plus whatever is made on the hay as a windmill does not interfere with what is under it. Note: no commitment has been made for these opportunities. Or just live a good life here and enjoy your animals and the views from your new home. There are Amish and Mennonite neighbors so there is a nearby source of help for home building or crops. Taxes on both parcels are around $2300. You could buy them separately (38.5 and 59 acres) to get the price lower than the the $650000 it is for the entire property. To make it easy to buy, the owner is willing to carry terms for a short period for a qualified buyer.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mountain Ski AreaNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 18 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski CenterNY · homes near it | Nordic center | 33 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Maple Ski RidgeNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 40 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Plattekill MountainNY · homes near it | Alpine resort | 46 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Also nearby: Bearpen Mountain Sports (nordic center, 49 mi).
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 6:38 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Roland Vinyard of VINYARDS CHOICE.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $549,000
- Original list price
- $650,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- Lot size
- 98 acres
- Year built
- 2010
- County
- Herkimer County
- MLS number
- 11739665
- Annual property tax
- $2,300
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
- Water source
- Well
Features
Heating
- Forced Air
- Wood
- Oil
Roof
- Metal
Water
- Well
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Ft. Plain.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $650,000
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
$109,800
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From the listing. Taxes can change after a sale.
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Manufactured homes on a leased lot.
Applied only while the loan is over 80% of the price. Illustrative.
Estimated monthly payment
$3,126 per month
Principal and interest$2,776
Property tax$192
Homeowners insurance$158
Loan amount$439,200
Total interest over the term$560,175
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
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Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of VINYARDS CHOICE. Listing agent: Roland Vinyard. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Aug 1, 2026, 2:05 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:32 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.