Log Cabin with Pond on 4.24 Private Acres in the Finger Lakes
$144,900
Ontario County, New York, near Naples — 4.24 private acres in the Finger Lakes, tucked close to High Tor State Land and the West River.
The cabin itself is a log structure with a later addition — 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,900 sq ft — with cherry floors in the living room, a den with a wood stove, and a primary bedroom with its own bath. The second bedroom is upstairs via a pull-down staircase, which tells you something about the character of the place. Outside: a petite pond, mature trees, a two-car detached garage, and a shed that needs work. The listing is AS-IS, and the price has come down — this is a buyer who needs to be comfortable with a project and excited about the setting.
Listed at $144,900. Listing courtesy of Theresa J Didion, Keller Williams Realty Gateway.
Homestead Potential
Water & Infrastructure
A petite pond is already on the property — useful for wildlife and ambiance, less so for potable supply. Buyers should confirm whether the home is on a private well or shared system, and verify yield and water quality before closing. Ontario County groundwater is generally reliable, but AS-IS listings warrant extra diligence on infrastructure.
Crop & Income Potential
At 4.24 acres in a wooded Finger Lakes setting, this is kitchen-garden and orchard territory rather than row-crop land. The mature trees and pond create a productive microclimate for fruit trees, berry bushes, and perennial beds. Small livestock — a few chickens or ducks — are feasible depending on Ontario County zoning for the parcel.
Sustainability
The wood stove in the den is a meaningful heating asset in Ontario County winters and reduces dependence on the primary heat source. The acreage supports a wood-management plan from the existing mature trees, and the pond offers passive water storage. The AS-IS condition means a buyer can make sustainability upgrades on their own timeline rather than paying for someone else's choices.
The Boundaries
4.24 private acres in a wooded setting warrants a current survey — lot lines can be difficult to read on ground where timber and brush have grown over older markers. Buyers should confirm Ontario County zoning on accessory structures and any livestock plans before closing.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Naples sits at the southern tip of Canandaigua Lake in Ontario County, a small village known as the gateway to the Finger Lakes wine trails and the annual Grape Festival each fall. It's a quiet town with a general store character — not a tourist hub, but surrounded by one of New York's most visited wine regions, which keeps the local economy active and the landscape well-tended.
Agricultural Resources & Neighbor Networks
Ontario County has a strong agricultural extension presence through Cornell Cooperative Extension, with programming covering viticulture, small-scale livestock, and market gardening suited to the Finger Lakes climate. Farm supply options are accessible in nearby Canandaigua, and the density of working farms and vineyards in the region means specialty services — farriers, soil testing, equipment repair — are easy to source.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
High Tor State Wildlife Management Area borders the property's general vicinity, offering several thousand acres of public hunting, hiking, and wildlife watching. The West River boat launch provides access to Canandaigua Lake for fishing, kayaking, and swimming. Naples is also within easy reach of Harriet Hollister Spencer State Recreation Area and the broader Finger Lakes Trail system.
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