benny.estate
For SaleMLS # R16968794 days on market

197 Lake Shore Drive

Maryland, NY 12116 · Otsego County

Price

$535,000

Bed / Bath

3 bd · 2 ba

Interior

2,000 sqft

Lot

8,276 sqft lot

Built

1981

Garage

2-car

About this home

LIVING THE LAKE LIFE! Your dream of year-round lakefront living awaits on beautiful Goodyear Lake! This meticulously maintained, four-season home offers 88 feet of prime waterfront with a gently sloping lawn to the water—no stairs! Enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking, boating, or simply relaxing from the shoreline deck and convenient paddle house for storing oars, life jackets, and lake gear. Take in breathtaking lake views, afternoon sunshine, spectacular sunsets, and abundant wildlife including eagles, herons, ducks, and geese from the expansive L-shaped covered deck, designed for enjoying the outdoors rain or shine. Thoughtfully landscaped with evergreens, hydrangeas, and rhododendrons, the property offers beauty and privacy. Inside, over 2,000 square feet of updated living space is designed to maximize the incredible waterfront views. A wall of sliding glass doors fills the open-concept main level with natural light and opens directly to the covered deck. The living room features a striking black marble-surround gas fireplace, custom built-ins, and barn doors. The kitchen offers newer appliances, a pantry, and adjacent laundry area. Also on the main level are a full bath, a guest bedroom with attic access, and a spacious primary ensuite with a large closet and direct access to the attached garage. The walk-out lower level includes a third bedroom, an additional living area overlooking the lake, and a large flexible space ideal for a family room, home office, gym, recreation, or hobby room. Additional features include an oversized attached two-car garage with thermostatically controlled exhaust system, abundant wall and overhead storage, blacktop driveway with ample guest parking, newer roof, and whole-house generator. Conveniently located between Cooperstown and Oneonta, just minutes from the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Dreams Park, Cooperstown All Star Village, Bassett Healthcare, SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College, museums, shopping, and dining. Easy access to NYC and regional airports. A rare opportunity to own a lakefront retreat where every season brings new memories. Start enjoying the lake lifestyle today!

Interior features

  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cathedral Ceilings
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Galley Kitchen
  • Granite Counters
  • Pantry
  • Sliding Glass Doors
  • Storage
  • Bedroom On Main Level
  • Bath In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Level Primary
  • Primary Suite

Exterior features

  • Blacktop Driveway
  • Deck
  • See Remarks
  • Propane Tank Owned

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Water Purifier Owned

Mechanical

Heating

Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Other, See Remarks, Baseboard, Stove

Cooling

Heat Pump, Other, See Remarks

Schools

District

Milford

High School

Milford Central

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$5,715

Financing

Cash · Conventional · FHA · UsdaLoan · VaLoan

Location

Maryland, NY 12116 · Otsego County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties. Listing agent: Stacey M. Frazier ABR. Data last updated 7/14/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.