Colonial Home on quiet Cul Du Sac in Saratoga Springs

For Sale by Owner    

5 Emerald Lane Saratoga Springs, NY.

      This 2-story center-hall colonial home is located on a cul-de-sac in the Saratoga Springs neighborhood of Evergreen Manor, a quiet community of single family homes with sidewalks, street lights and underground utilities. Located near downtown this desirable property was constructed in 2002 by award winning Masullo Brothers Builders. It is tastefully landscaped with ornamental plants, a wildflower garden, small wooded area and a large deck for outdoor living activities. A sliding glass patio door opens into a beautifully appointed breakfast nook and modern kitchen. 

      This is a 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offering 2550 square feet of living space on approximately 1/3 acre lot featuring an open-floor plan with nine foot ceilings, archway and columns, ceramic tile entrance with large transom window for natural light and open staircase with 2nd floor overlook. The extra large master suite (37.3 ft.) features a cathedral ceiling, sunlit garden tub with Whirlpool jets, vanity with Tudor cherry cabinets, double sinks with full-width mirror, separate shower and separate toilet plus 2 large walk-in closets. 

  The living room is set off with arched opening and columns while the great room with its gas fireplace, custom mantle, ceiling lights and fan is adjacent to the lovely dining room and spacious kitchen. The large island kitchen has ample counter space, pantry, and tall cherry cabinets, double sinks with spray, oak hardwood floors, recessed ceiling lights, ceiling fan and modern GE appliances including a self-cleaning electric range, space-saver microwave and 5-cycle dishwasher. The laundry room and 2-car garage are located just off the kitchen.

    A convenient first floor study/office/den is brightly lighted with tall windows while a full basement features a finished playroom and large storage area with Rheem gas furnace for forced hot air heating and central air conditioning.

  The cul de sac includes only 9 homes with friendly and caring neighbors watching out for each other while enjoying occasional get-togethers, neighborhood BBQ and porch parties.

        Other amenities include:      

• Premium vinyl siding with deluxe trim coordinates.
• Covered porch (18x7).  
•  Solid vinyl tilt windows with window grills and screens.
•         Hart Security System (sirens, motion detector and Control Center).
•         Smoke alarms on all floors, all bedrooms and garage
•         Overhead garage doors with remote control.
•         Side-entry door with exterior light.   
•         City water and sewer system
•         25 year architectural roof shingles.
•         Blacktop driveway and concrete walkway.
•         Contained flower beds at entrance.
•         Underground programmable sprinkler system.
•         Two outdoor frost-free hose connections.
•         Lamppost with electric eye.
•         Rheem 50 gallon hot water heater.
•         Programmable thermostat.
•         Water-saving plumbing fixtures.
•         Closet maid shelving in closets and garage.
•        Telephone and cable TV outlets throughout.
•         Scotchgard stain-resistant carpeting.
•         Armstrong No-wax vinyl in baths and mudroom.
•         Backyard fence and horseshoe court.
•         Large pressure treated deck (12 X 16), 2 sets of stairs to lawn. 
• exterior basement walls framed and fully insulated.
• perimeter drainage system to prevent storm water damage in basement.
• driveway sealed annually.
• house powerwashed 2-3 years. 
• Garage finished and painted.

Other Important data:

2010        City School District Tax:         $4224

2010        City & County Tax:                $2709

2010        Utilities (Heat and light)         $ 3112

               (Water & sewer)                    $ 372