$499,000

573 Kringsbush RdSt. Johnsville, NY 13452

Farms and ranches · MLS 11896226 · Listed 101 days ago (Jul 21, 2026)

Creek or stream · Pond · Waterfront, relationship not specified · Waterfront details

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

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.

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

Farm and ranch details

Water source

Well

Features

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 St. Johnsville.

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.

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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 VINYARDS CHOICE. Listing agent: Roland Vinyard. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Jul 24, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 30, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.