Description
20 Samstag Ave is the kind of home that sparks ideas the moment you enter. Tucked into an established Ossining neighborhood just minutes from the Hudson River, this classic 2-story Cape-style home with charming dormers and a cheerful red-painted front porch is ready for its next chapter, and for the right buyer, that chapter could be something special. Inside, three bedrooms, a full bath, and 930 square feet of light-filled living space stretch across two levels. The walls have stories to tell, the spaces invite imagination, and every room offers an opportunity to restore, reinvent, or simply bring fresh life to what is already here. The standout living room features warm knotty-pine wood paneling and an incredible mid-century modern built-in shelf and wall divider that feels straight out of another era. It's the kind of architectural detail you simply cannot recreate with a quick trip to a big box store. The kitchen offers a more updated counterpoint with maple-tone cabinetry, a gas range, and tile flooring that flows through the main level, while the upstairs bedrooms tuck under classic Cape sloped ceilings, ideal as cozy retreats or a quiet home office. Outdoors, one of the home's most surprising gifts comes into view: a generous, fully fenced backyard with mature shade trees, a level lawn, and a private rear entry. It's a rare bonus at this price point and a versatile space for entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying the outdoors. The basement adds another layer of potential. Whether the vision is a workshop, studio, recreation space, or simply more room to spread out, the opportunity is there for someone willing to bring it to life. The location does a lot of the heavy lifting, too. Ossining is one of the Hudson Valley's most loved river towns and one of the smartest commutes north of the city. The Croton Metro-North and other stations on the Hudson Line are just a short drive away, putting Grand Central roughly 45 to 55 minutes from your front door, making this an ideal opportunity. Downtown Ossining is minutes from the house, with its growing roster of restaurants, cafes, and shops, the Sing Sing Kill Greenway, and Louis Engel Waterfront Park where the Hudson and the Palisades stretch out in front of you. Weekends nearby look like the Old Croton Aqueduct trail, Teatown Lake Reservation, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, and the antique-and-eatery rhythm of neighboring Croton-on-Hudson and Sleepy Hollow. For buyers who appreciate homes with character, history, and room to create something personal without giving up an easy commute to NYC, 20 Samstag Ave offers a rare opportunity to shape a space into something truly your own.
Details
| MLS # | 995689 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Pending |
| Year | 1930 |
| Days On Site | 106 |
| Listing Provided By | Keller Williams Realty Partner | Alexandr Mashkin |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 1 Total |
| SQ Feet | 930 |
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
Interior
| Cooling | Wall/Window Unit(s) |
|---|---|
| Heating | Hot Air, Natural Gas |
| Interior Features | First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Recessed Lighting, Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Window Features | Bay Window(s), Screens, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Lighting, Mailbox, Rain Gutters |
|---|---|
| Security Features | Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s) |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| Lot Features | Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Level, Near Public Transit, Near Shops |
| Fencing | Fenced, Partial, Wood |
Parking
| Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Parking Features | Driveway, Off Street, Private |
Utilities
| Utilities | Natural Gas Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
Taxes
| Tax Year | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Tax Assessed Value | 455800 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 13713 |
Area Information
| State | NY |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| City | Ossining |
| Zip Code | 10562 |
| School District | Ossining High School |
| Elementary School | Brookside |
| High School | Ossining High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 10562) | |
Price: $450,000 low | high Med: $587,000 sqft: 930 low | high Med: 1,364 $ / sqft: $484 low | high Med: $432 On site: 106 low | high Med: 113 | |
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| State | NY |
|---|---|
| County | Westchester County |
| City | Ossining |
| Zip Code | 10562 |
| School District | Ossining High School |
| Elementary School | Brookside |
| High School | Ossining High School |
| Listing VS Median (in 10562) | |
Price: $450,000 low | high Med: $587,000 sqft: 930 low | high Med: 1,364 $ / sqft: $484 low | high Med: $432 On site: 106 low | high Med: 113 | |