#202514526, Angela Gonyo, Listing office: Wolf River Real Estate, LLC
Property details
About 526 W Lake Ave
Fixer-Upper in Herkimer, NY – Short-Term Owner Financing or Hard Money May Be Available Discover the potential in this rustic Herkimer fixer-upper, tucked away on a quiet dead-end street offering peace, privacy, and small-town charm. Featuring original slab floors and packed with character, this home is a blank canvas waiting for your vision. It's not currently move-in ready, but with the right updates, it could become an ideal flip, long-term rental, or personalized owner-occupied retreat. This is a cash-only sale, sold as-is, and a 10% earnest money deposit (EMD) is required. However, creative financing options such as short-term owner financing or hard money loans may be available, making this project more accessible for serious buyers and investors. Opportunities like this don’t come around often—bring your imagination and unlock the value in this hidden Herkimer gem today.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOther
StatusActive
CoolingOther
Size1,054 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.1435 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingNo Garage
MLS #R1622540
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Other, Water Heater
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Varies
- Interior: Eat-in Kitchen, Other, See Remarks
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Parking: No Garage
- Exterior: See Remarks
- Architectural Style: Bungalow
- Heating: Other
- Cooling: Other
- List Price: $54,999
- Price/SqFt: $52
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,071
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Near Public Transit, Rectangular Lot
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 1,054 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1435 Acres
- MLS Number: R1622540
- MLS Name: NYS
- Office Name: Wolf River Real Estate, LLC
- Office Phone: (518) 390-7059
- Listing Agent: Angela Gonyo
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 03, 2012 | Home Sold | $48,360 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,000 | $2,071 |
| 2022 | $34,000 | $- |
| 2021 | $34,000 | $2,071 |
| 2020 | $34,000 | $2,071 |
| 2019 | $34,000 | $1,115 |
| 2018 | $34,000 | $1,115 |
| 2017 | $34,000 | $1,939 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Herkimer Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•255 Gros Blvd
4
Barringer Road Elementary School
Public District 2-4
3.9 mi
•326 Barringer Rd
4
Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.2 mi
•610 Reese Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,696. Most Herkimer, NY residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
How much money do the neighbors make?
34%
<35k
60%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
38%
Single, No Kids
15%
Single, with Kids
30%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
20%
18-34 yrs old
41%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Kmart
Dollar General
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Bob Evans
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
Oldies- Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 526 W Lake Ave
The listing price of 526 W Lake Ave property is $54,999.
The property 526 W Lake Ave is a house located in Herkimer, New York, 13350.
Active Listing: 526 W Lake Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 526 W Lake Ave are: Herkimer Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Barringer Road Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Frankfort-Schuyler Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Gregory B Jarvis Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Frankfort-Schuyler Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), John F Kennedy Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Herkimer High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Central Valley Academy (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Frankfort-Schuyler Central High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,071 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 3, 2012 for $48,360 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 526 W Lake Ave has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 526 W Lake Ave is 1,054 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 526 W Lake Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 526 W Lake Ave in Herkimer, NY and zip code 13350. This 1,054 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 15, 2025 and is currently priced at $54,999.
In June 2025 more than 3 listings in Herkimer, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 0 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 5 were sold below. The number of listings in Herkimer, NY decreased by 31.8% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $146,350 and the average listing age was 85 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.