benny.estate
For SaleMLS # R169547514 days on market

3268 Reading Road

Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · Schuyler County

Price

$499,900

Bed / Bath

4 bd · 3 ba

Interior

2,529 sqft

Lot

42,689 sqft lot

Built

1968

Garage

2-car

↓ Reduced from $524,000

About this home

PRICE CORRECTION!!! Just minutes from downtown Watkins Glen, this beautiful 4-bedroom Colonial offers over 2,500 square feet of thoughtfully updated living space. Situated on nearly an acre, this home combines timeless charm, generous living areas, and an exceptional location in the heart of the Finger Lakes. Inside, you’ll find 2 full baths and 2 half baths, along with numerous recent updates, including a new roof, new windows (all but two), and renovated bathrooms. The spacious kitchen opens to a welcoming dining area featuring a stunning stone fireplace, creating the perfect gathering place while enjoying the scenic hillside and lake views. The formal living room is equally inviting, offering a second fireplace, custom built-in bookcases, a fully stocked wet bar, and sliding glass doors leading to a screened porch and expansive wraparound deck—ideal for entertaining, relaxing, or taking in spectacular sunsets over Seneca Lake. A spacious first-floor den provides the flexibility for a home office, family room, or additional living space, while the convenient first-floor laundry room includes a shower for added functionality. The partially finished lower level offers even more room to spread out, complete with a new gas wall heater and a beautiful pool table that conveys with the home. Decorative tin ceilings add warmth and character throughout. Outside, the nearly one-acre lot provides plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. A recently sealed upper driveway leads to the front entrance, while a second driveway offers access to the attached two-car garage and additional parking. Whether you’re looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of comfort, character, thoughtful updates, and beautiful Seneca Lake views—all just minutes from downtown Watkins Glen, renowned wineries, hiking trails, and the best of Finger Lakes living. Schedule your private showing today and experience everything this wonderful home has to offer. Sellers have never used the boiler, the 2 natural gas fireplaces heat the entire home!

Interior features

  • Wet Bar
  • Den
  • Other
  • See Remarks

Exterior features

  • Blacktop Driveway
  • Deck

Appliances

  • Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Mechanical

Heating

Gas, Other, See Remarks, Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

Other, See Remarks

Schools

District

Watkins Glen

Tax & finance

Annual taxes

$3,696

Financing

Cash · FHA · UsdaLoan · VaLoan

Location

Watkins Glen, NY 14891 · Schuyler County

MLS Attribution

Listing courtesy of Franzese Real Estate. Listing agent: Kenneth J. Wilson. Data last updated 7/16/2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed; should be independently verified. © NYS Alliance of MLSs.