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After looking at houses on the waterfront on a few of the bigger finger lakes, for the money they were--- WAY OVERPRICED--- AND THEN the TAXES were unreal, roughly $100 to $ 500 A WEEK, for what---Maine here we come
After looking at houses on the waterfront on a few of the bigger finger lakes, for the money they were--- WAY OVERPRICED--- AND THEN the TAXES were unreal, roughly $100 to $ 500 A WEEK, for what---Maine here we come
Where were you looking at? Keep in mind that not all places in that area are alike.
Also, you know you can get tax exemptions, right?
Another thing, have you considered other lakes in Upstate NY? There are plenty to choose from.
Wanted to be on waterfront, some privacy, not elbow to elbow with next door , only wanted to be on seneca or cayuga due to the climate !!!
I'm sympathetic, but the waterfront home prices have always been high, and with the increasingly popularity of Finger Lakes Wine Country (i.e. more tourists/vacationers with high incomes), the prices are only going higher. Best of luck in Maine.
After looking at houses on the waterfront on a few of the bigger finger lakes, for the money they were--- WAY OVERPRICED--- AND THEN the TAXES were unreal, roughly $100 to $ 500 A WEEK, for what---Maine here we come
The Lake Ontario shoreline in general is lower-priced than the Fingerlakes.
If your main interest is boating, the Great Lakes are the next best thing to living on the ocean. It's particularly a great lake for sailing.
Prices drop off the further you are, east or west, from the Rochester Harbor at the mouth of the Genesee River. The homes also have larger lots as you move father from the harbor.
I live near Lake Ontario. We have a microclimate that extends inland a few miles. You'll see many orchards along the lakeshore for that reason. Our climate is warmer by about 10 degrees in the winter and fall, and cooler by about 10 degrees in the summer, relative to the inland areas of Rochester.
Lake Ontario tends to have much higher waves than the Finger Lakes, but also periods of dead calm on occasion, especially at dusk. It was like that all day yesterday - and it was surreal to look at.
I could go on for several paragraphs about the beauty and all round quality of living near Lake Ontario. I feel like I'm on vacation most of the year - including winter. The lake is particularly awesome and majestic to experience in the winter. We occasionally see the Northern Lights from here, because there is no light pollution on the lake looking north and the air gets crystal clear when it gets below about 20F here.
The south shoreline of Lake Ontario is a mix of rocky coasts and sandy beaches. It's great for swimming, and the lake warms up considerably near the shore during late summer and early fall.
You can't escape the high NYS property taxes, but you can buy a great home on the Lake from about $300K and up, compared to the $million++ you would pay for similar quality on the eastern seaboard. You really have to compare the actual cost of ownership - including the high taxes - and it may still look like a bargain to live on Lake Ontario.
Or better - consider a house set back from the Lake. You won't be able to keep a boat docked in your back yard, but you will have the benefit of the climate and surroundings, can keep your boat at a marina close by, or trailer it to a nearby launch site. Homes across the street from the lakefront fall off greatly in price, and usually have walking access to the lakeshore, and larger lots with more privacy.
Alternatively, you might consider one of the bays along the lake. The wave action is similar to the Finger Lakes, if you are shielded in a bay from the open waters of Lake Ontario.
There are a several bays on the US shore of the lake. Near Rochester are Braddock Bay, to the west, followed by Irondequoit Bay, Sodus Bay, Port Bay. Further east along the shore, Sackets Harbor offers protection through a system of bays and islands - and is a very nice and historic area.
The Lake Ontario shoreline in general is lower-priced than the Fingerlakes.
If your main interest is boating, the Great Lakes are the next best thing to living on the ocean. It's particularly a great lake for sailing.
Prices drop off the further you are, east or west, from the Rochester Harbor at the mouth of the Genesee River. The homes also have larger lots as you move father from the harbor.
I live near Lake Ontario. We have a microclimate that extends inland a few miles. You'll see many orchards along the lakeshore for that reason. Our climate is warmer by about 10 degrees in the winter and fall, and cooler by about 10 degrees in the summer, relative to the inland areas of Rochester.
Lake Ontario tends to have much higher waves than the Finger Lakes, but also periods of dead calm on occasion, especially at dusk. It was like that all day yesterday - and it was surreal to look at.
I could go on for several paragraphs about the beauty and all round quality of living near Lake Ontario. I feel like I'm on vacation most of the year - including winter. The lake is particularly awesome and majestic to experience in the winter. We occasionally see the Northern Lights from here, because there is no light pollution on the lake looking north and the air gets crystal clear when it gets below about 20F here.
The south shoreline of Lake Ontario is a mix of rocky coasts and sandy beaches. It's great for swimming, and the lake warms up considerably near the shore during late summer and early fall.
You can't escape the high NYS property taxes, but you can buy a great home on the Lake from about $300K and up, compared to the $million++ you would pay for similar quality on the eastern seaboard. You really have to compare the actual cost of ownership - including the high taxes - and it may still look like a bargain to live on Lake Ontario.
Or better - consider a house set back from the Lake. You won't be able to keep a boat docked in your back yard, but you will have the benefit of the climate and surroundings, can keep your boat at a marina close by, or trailer it to a nearby launch site. Homes across the street from the lakefront fall off greatly in price, and usually have walking access to the lakeshore, and larger lots with more privacy.
Alternatively, you might consider one of the bays along the lake. The wave action is similar to the Finger Lakes, if you are shielded in a bay from the open waters of Lake Ontario.
There are a several bays on the US shore of the lake. Near Rochester are Braddock Bay, to the west, followed by Irondequoit Bay, Sodus Bay, Port Bay. Further east along the shore, Sackets Harbor offers protection through a system of bays and islands - and is a very nice and historic area.
I agree. With the exception of Webster, City of Rochester and maybe Putneville and Sodus Bay, you can purchase a house for about $150,000. You could puchase a house inland for under $100,000 and moor your boat in one of the numerous harbours along the southern shore of Lake Ontario. I, personally wouldn't even want to be limited by the confines of the Finger Lakes. Where can you go? And if you're a sailer, I would think that the wind would be sporatic compaired to the open waters of Lake Ontario.
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Not moving to finger lakes
