$185,000
6029 St Hwy 51Burlington Flats, NY 13315
Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11745671 · Listed 168 days ago (May 15, 2026)
Wharton Creek · Creek or stream · Waterfront, relationship not specified · Waterfront details
For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.
About this property
Wallbridge Mill - c1820 historic gristmill complex on Wharton Creek, Burlington Flats, NY ±12.61 acres | 3 structures | creek frontage on both banks | pond | Once one of at least 125 Otsego County gristmills - and one of the last remaining complex mills of its kind - Wallbridge Mill operated as a sawmill, gristmill, tannery, and distillery across its two-hundred-year life. Built by the Wallbridge family on Wharton Creek c1820, the mill's twelve-over-twelve windows, stone foundation, massive timber frame and classical moldings speak quietly to its age and craftsmanship. This is not a ruin. This is a rare surviving piece of upstate New York's working history, waiting for its next chapter. The combined property - now three parcels merged into one offering - spans ±12.61 acres along both banks of Wharton Creek, with manicured lawns, mature apple trees, lush established plantings, and a small pond. The structures include: the mill itself, a small house with garage on the upper portion of the property, and the former miller's house - a later guest and boarding house, nestled creek-side next to the mill. The opportunities here are as wide as the imagination: a private historic estate, an artist's compound, an event venue, a boutique inn, an adaptive reuse project, a working mill restoration, or simply a singular retreat unlike anything else on the market in central New York. Historic preservation tax credits and grant programs may be applicable - buyers are encouraged to explore state and federal incentives for properties of this significance. Edmeston Central School District. Easy access to Cooperstown, Oneonta, I-88, and US 20. Approximately 3.5 hours from New York City.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
MLS-reported waterfront
Waterfront details
The listing reports the property as waterfront but does not say how it meets the water. Ask the listing agent whether the parcel itself adjoins the shoreline.
- Relationship to the water
- Waterfront, relationship not specified
- Water type
- Creek or stream
- Water body
- Wharton Creek (as reported)Name as reported by the listing (not matched to a mapped water body)
- Frontage length
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Water access arrangement
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Docks, slips, lifts, moorings
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Dock depth
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Shoreline
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Seasonal or tidal conditions
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
- Boating limits (bridges, depth, open-water access)
- Not provided. Ask the listing agent.
Why this is listed as waterfront
WaterfrontYN“Yes”: The listing is marked waterfront.WaterfrontFeatures“Creek”: Describes the water without a frontage value.PropertyTypeDetail“residential”: Property form used to read the frontage relationship.
Classified from fields in the MyStateMLS listing data. It has not been independently verified, and it is not a survey, title examination or legal determination of shoreline or access rights. Rules version 2026-10-29.1. How we classify waterfront
Something wrong with this classification? Report a waterfront classification issue. Questions about frontage, docks or access are best answered by Patricia Bensen-Ashley of ASHLEY CONNOR REALTY.
Facts
- List price
- $185,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Homes, condos and townhomes
- Lot size
- 13 acres
- Year built
- 1820
- County
- Otsego County
- MLS number
- 11745671
- Annual property tax (2026)
- $2,175
Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.
Features
Construction
- Wood Siding
Roof
- Metal
- Asphalt
Water
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Tank
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 Burlington Flats.
Price and status history
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.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$1,171 per month
An estimate for comparison only, not a loan offer or approval. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
- How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
- 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.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ownership budget planner · FEMA Flood Map Service Center (official flood maps; look up the address yourself)
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of ASHLEY CONNOR REALTY. Listing agent: Patricia Bensen-Ashley. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing last updated by the brokerage May 15, 2026, 9:03 PM 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.