For saleReduced $115,000
$584,900
3 beds1,512 sq ft18 acres
13 mi straight lineto Maple Ski Ridge
802 Queen Ann RoadAmsterdam, NY 12010
Farm or estate · MLS 11776308
Listing courtesy of Town & Country 518 Real Estate · MyStateMLS
For sale
$499,000
3 beds1,728 sq ft73 acres
573 Kringsbush RdSt. Johnsville, NY 13452
Farms and ranches · MLS 11896226 · Listed 101 days ago (Jul 21, 2026)
7.4 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
Best Buy Farm - 72.7 acres with less than 15 year old buildings, all Amish-built, yet only $499000. All buildings and fields are shielded from the road so it feels very private, wherever you are on the property. There are 45 tillable here and another 5 that has been only pastured, with 25 wooded, a great mixture. The south boundary is a power line, hard to see from the buildings. Owners here have historically used the land under the line as if it were their own. 3900' of road frontage on 2 paved side roads. A pond in sight of the buildings and a seasonal stream plus a drilled well complete the water features. Of special interest: a DIAMOND MINE!. "Herkimer Diamonds" that is. A decade ago, the owner at the time sold $20000 worth of them, with someone else doing the work - the biggest was 4 lb. The mine has not been worked since so you have diamonds still there... waiting for you to get them. The home sits well off the road and has 1728 square feet plus a walkout basement with laundry. There is an extra wide front porch across the south side. Inside, the first floor has an open floor plan : Kitchen, Dining area and Living area (large rooms) plus a pantry, full bath and a bedroom. The kitchen has attractive hickory cabinets. On the second story are 2 more bedrooms, another full bath and a study plus a good-sized hall. You will find much natural wood forming walls and ceilings. A few finishing touches are left for you to complete to your own style of living, mostly flooring. Heat is a new gas hot air system with wood backup. 200 amp electric. The electric and septic are both much newer than the home. Yes, it has high speed internet. There is a 16x34' 2 room shop, formerly used as a temporary residence. It has water to it and wood heat. Yes, it's insulated. The main barn is a beauty - 38x96' with 16' more in a leanto across one end. Inside is a milk house, room for 23 cows plus whatever you use the 5 pens for. It is a bank barn and has a clear-span loft. There is a large new electric entrance there. Walls are well ventilated for better hay-drying. A 14x45' silo services the barn as well. Machinery is stored in a 28x52' shed; it has a coin crib across one end. The owners are selling as they have to take care of an elderly family member, who lives in another country. They came back just to sell the farm and have priced it to go quickly so they can get back to care-giving. Jump on it! Taxes are $8438.
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 | 7.4 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski CenterNY · homes near it | Nordic center | 22 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Maple Ski RidgeNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 33 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| West MountainNY · homes near it | Alpine resort | 49 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 6:20 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
- $499,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Farm or estate
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full baths
- 2
- Interior area
- 1,728 sq ft
- Lot size
- 73 acres
- Year built
- 2012
- County
- Fulton County
- MLS number
- 11896226
- Annual property tax
- $8,400
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Farm and ranch details
- Water source
- Well
Features
Interior
- Master Downstairs
Appliances
- Washer
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Dryer
Basement
- Walk-Out Access
- Unfinished
Heating
- Forced Air
- Gas
Parking
- Driveway
Construction
- Wood Siding
Roof
- Metal
Water
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in St. Johnsville.
Price and status history
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
$99,800
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Estimated monthly payment
$3,369 per month
Principal and interest$2,523
Property tax$700
Homeowners insurance$146
Loan amount$399,200
Total interest over the term$509,158
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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 Jul 24, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.