232 Nelson Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
*Pending!*
Price: $899,900
Co-Broke: 2%
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,658
Acres: .16
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Eastside Envy: Renovated & Timeless Historic Home offers Character and Modern Amenities in Unbeatable Downtown Location
Built circa 1860, this home is surprisingly spacious with an efficient layout as a result of its thoughtful restoration by the current owners. If you love the charm of exposed brick and original beams, but don’t want to sacrifice modern luxuries like a first floor primary ensuite, updated kitchen and baths, and efficient mechanicals, this impeccable 3BR, 2.5BA house with inground pool and pool house could be home!
First Floor: The timber-framed entry and composite decking front porch was added to provide outdoor living space and a rainproof entry but also hints at the modern details you’ll find inside.
The foyer offers hooks for jackets, and a space for a bench under the window to remove shoes. A deep coat closet is at the ready. Natural maple hardwood flooring runs from here into the living room and throughout the first floor. A gas heat-n-glo fireplace is topped with a shiplap wall and a wrapped in brick surround with a rustic reclaimed beam – both materials repurposed from walls removed within the house. A nook with shelving holds games and puzzles and the TV wall features exposed original brick and framing. All updated insulation, sheetrock, windows with blinds and recessed lighting complement the space with modern comforts.
Walk into the dining area next to a window with a lovely built-in original hutch opposite the table. Ahead the modern kitchen is light, bright and stunning with a smart design that maximized both functionality and style with its white shaker style cabinetry. The perimeter wall offers ample pantry storage, housing for the refrigerator, decorate shelving and a built-in counter desk space. The u-shaped workspace holds the 5-burner KitchenAid gas range and oven with vent hood above, a Bosch dishwasher with cabinet panel, Kohler farmhouse sink and additional cabinets with spice rack built-ins and more. Subway tile lines two walls and floating shelves on each side of the window over the sink are made from reclaimed planks from the house. Vast soapstone countertops handsomely cover the entire space and provide tremendous prep space and a large overhang with seating for four stools nestled against an original brick column. Two gooseneck sconces, an industrial semi-flush mount, glass pendant lighting and recessed cans provide task lighting. Four windows and a full glass door flood the space all day with a priceless amenity: natural light.
The door leads to a tiled enclosed, 3-season sun porch currently used as a home office overlooking the backyard and pool. Wall hooks are ready to hold the pool towels, and a door leads to the basement access with clever shelving around it for cleaning and pantry items.
Back off the living space you’ll find the primary bedroom with continued hardwood floors, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, and recessed lighting. A sliding barn door opens to the cheery ensuite bathroom with mosaic tiled floor, walk-in tiled shower, private commode, marble-topped vanity, brass wall sconces and linen closet.
A tiled powder bathroom with side-by-sidelaundry enclosed and linen closet rounds out the first floor.
Second Floor: Upstairs, you’ll find an efficient reconfigured layout and a separate heat zone. The first bedroom faces the front of the home with a walk-in closet and holds two beds currently. The second bedroom is on the side and rear of the home with a closet and a ceiling fan. Both have recessed lighting. In the hall between them sits a linen closet and the handsome shared full tiled bathroom with exposed brick wall, fully tiled shower and Kohler sink and vanity.
Outdoors: The enclosed back porch leads to the large, level backyard, a rare find in downtown Saratoga. Fully enclosed in a privacy fence, you’ll find the “corgi shack” that serves well as a beverage or snack bar overlooking the patio area and inground pool with vinyl liner and concrete wraparound walkway. Beyond it sits the pool house with a modern, finished open living space that provides a valuable rec space when shade is needed. Pool mechanicals are tucked away in a front room and there is a workshop on the side. A firepit, built-in grill and plenty of greenspace complete the enclosed backyard. Through the front gate a sidewalk leads to a tidy raised-bed garden alongside the home.
Exterior: As part of the renovation the sellers re-sided the exterior of the home with cement board siding. Over the past six years all the windows were replaced with white vinyl ones. The rear porch and front portico features standing seam metal roof sections, and the front porch beams and portico underside are Douglas fir. The main roof was just replaced in August 2025 with onyx asphalt architectural shingles. The front paver driveway was just installed with an artistic pattern made of complimentary paving stones, elevating the curb appeal.
Basement & Mechanicals: A hatch off the enclosed rear porch leads to the basement stairs. While this area isn’t finished space it holds all the mechanicals and provides useful storage. The home is heated by hot water baseboards that run off a natural gas-fired Carrier boiler with two heat zones. There is an accompanying gas-fired Rheem water heater, and a 100-amp electric panel with manual transfer switch, to which a generator could be added. The home is effectively cooled with wi-fi controlled air conditioners on the first floor and energy-conscious window units upstairs.
Location: This unique property sits in the heart of it all on the Eastside of town on Nelson Avenue just 3 blocks from East side rec park and pickleball courts, 4 blocks from the Oklahoma track, and 6 blocks from the historic racetrack and Broadway which is lined with shops and eateries. Lake Ave. Elementary, the weekly farmer’s markets, Saratoga Performing Arts Center and all of downtown’s other highlights are at your doorstep as well! The home is within the City of Saratoga Springs and the Saratoga Springs City School District.
This period home has been lovingly updated and maintained by its proud owners as both a family home and a successful AirBnB. They’re hopeful the new owner will appreciate their thoughtful updates and continue to preserve it for the future.
Melissa Cartier
Real Estate Broker
c: 518.321.5762
Melissa@TheCartierGroup.com
