$316,000

70 Birch LaneMedusa, NY 12120

Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11950014 · Listed 56 days ago (Sep 4, 2026)

Pond · Waterfront, relationship not specified · Waterfront details

For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.

About this property

Located approximately half a mile down a private country road in the Albany County hill towns, this 15.3± acre property delivers the kind of setting that is difficult to capture in photographs alone. At the end of Birch Lane, the woods give way to a beautifully maintained lawn, a private pond, a log cabin, and expansive mountain views stretching across the Catskills, Berkshires, Taconic Ridge and Helderbergs. Located at 70 Birch Lane in Medusa, the property centers around a 768± square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bath log cabin. The cabin offers a comfortable base for weekends in the country, hunting trips, outdoor recreation, or simply escaping to a quiet setting. Electric, private well and septic are already in place, while an owned propane tank supplies fuel for the heat and cooking. The landscape surrounding the cabin is one of the property's defining features. Approximately one acre of manicured lawn extends from the front of the cabin, while roughly 2.25± additional acres of maintained lawn stretch toward the rear. The land slopes gently toward the distant mountains, helping open the property to dramatic long-range views. It's the kind of setting made for an early cup of coffee outside, an evening by the pond, or simply watching the light change across the mountains. A roughly quarter-acre pond adds another focal point to the property and is reported to contain bass and pickerel. Beyond the manicured portions, the acreage transitions into young forest that appears to have succeeded from former pasture. A mixture of hardwoods and softwoods, pockets of thicker cover, young regeneration and scattered red oaks create habitat diversity across the property. Whitetail deer, black bear and wild turkey have been observed or documented on the property, and deer have previously been harvested here. Existing trails provide access through portions of the woods, while thicker young growth offers bedding cover and browse. Scattered red oaks provide a hard-mast component. For someone interested in wildlife management, selective timber stand improvement could potentially increase sunlight and understory growth, while portions of the expansive lawn could accommodate wildlife plantings without sacrificing the property's recreational character. Stone walls line portions of the approach, reinforcing the property's former agricultural character. One existing tree stand is also present. The property is accessed from Birch Lane, a private road extending approximately half a mile from the surrounding road network. Being the final property on the road gives the cabin a secluded destination feel while remaining convenient to NY-145 and communities including Greenville, Middleburgh and Cobleskill. Outdoor recreation is abundant throughout this part of Albany County. Nearby Rensselaerville State Forest encompasses 2,572 acres with more than eight miles of trails and opportunities for hiking, hunting and other outdoor recreation. Scott Patent State Forest adds another 1,220 acres, while the nearby Partridge Run complex includes a roughly 4,500-acre Wildlife Management Area and 935-acre State Forest. Completing the package, the sale includes a CFMOTO 500 ATV with approximately five hours of use and a Bobcat zero-turn mower, providing equipment to begin enjoying and maintaining the property immediately. Whether envisioned as a weekend cabin, recreational retreat, hunting property or quiet country getaway, the combination of privacy, mountain views, pond, established utilities, manicured grounds and surrounding recreational opportunities makes this a distinctive offering in the Albany County hill towns.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$316,000

Original list price

$340,000

Status

For sale

Property type

House

Bedrooms

1

Full baths

1

Interior area

768 sq ft

Lot size

15 acres

Year built

2021

Stories

1

County

Albany County

MLS number

11950014

Annual property tax (2026)

$1,940

Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.

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Location

The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Medusa.

Price and status history

• Original list price reported by the brokerage: $340,000

Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.

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Questions to ask before you buy

Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.

1. Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
2. Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
3. What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
4. How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
5. What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
6. What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
7. How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
8. How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
9. What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.

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Listing courtesy of WHITETAIL PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE LLC (NY). Listing agent: Mitchell Serlin. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 7, 2026, 8:54 AM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 30, 2026, 5:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.