1171 Ruffner Rd
Listing Notes
Nestled in one of Niskayuna's most desirable neighborhoods, 1171 Ruffner Road presents a rare opportunity for buyers with vision. This home is in need of significant updating and renovation, but its solid construction, great layout, and exceptional location make it well worth the investment. Whether you're looking to restore its original charm or create your dream home from the ground up, the possibilities here are truly endless. The true showpiece of this property lies just beyond the back door. Lovingly cultivated over the past 30+ years, the backyard is a breathtaking botanical retreat that reflects decades of passion and dedication. Mature flowering gardens, fruit-bearing trees, and thoughtfully placed plantings create a peaceful, ever-changing landscape that simply cannot be replicated overnight. Every season brings new colors, blooms, and harvests, making this an extraordinary setting for gardeners, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private outdoor sanctuary. Properties offering this combination of incredible potential, a premier Niskayuna location, and such a remarkable landscape are few and far between. Bring your contractor, your imagination, and your vision--this is your chance to transform a home with amazing bones into something truly spectacular while preserving one of the area's most cherished gardens.
Price in context
Cheaper than 83% of the 24 homes listed nearby right now, which run $199,900 to $469,000.
See all 24 nearby listings
| Address | Asking | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 2103 Plum St | $199,900 | 2 bd · 1 ba |
| 1095 Regent St | $279,999 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1240 Dean St | $299,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1045 Balltown Rd | $299,900 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 2055 Nott St | $332,500 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1060 Cornelius Ave | $339,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1528 Regent St | $350,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 2374 E Nott St | $369,000 | 2 bd · 2 ba |
| 1130 S Country Club Dr | $369,410 | 4 bd · 3 ba |
| 3 Cornelius Ave | $369,900 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
| 1082 Cornelius Ave | $374,900 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 2313 Barcelona Rd | $374,900 | 3 bd · 1 ba |
| 901 Londonderry Ct | $374,900 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 1912 Union St | $379,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 3002 Consaul Rd | $380,000 | 5 bd · 2 ba |
| 1117 Balltown Rd | $394,900 | 5 bd · 3 ba |
| 915 Londonderry Ct | $415,000 | 3 bd · 3 ba |
| 1984 Van Antwerp Rd | $419,900 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 2419 Jaffrey St | $424,500 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 917 Londonderry Ct | $429,900 | 3 bd · 4 ba |
| 949 Morgan Ave | $437,500 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 919 Londonderry Ct | $444,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 1278 Hawthorn Rd | $449,000 | 3 bd · 2 ba |
| 2264 Preisman Dr | $469,000 | 4 bd · 2 ba |
Where it is
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