8 Hoyt Street, Brooklyn, NY, 10590
About This Home
A rare opportunity in the charming Truesdale Lake community of South Salem. This quaint cottage is in need of renovation and is being sold as-is, offering outstanding potential for restoration, investment, or new construction. Truesdale Lake is an 83-acre private lake community known for its peaceful setting, natural beauty, and long-established neighborhood character. Located in the Town of Lewisboro near the Connecticut border, the property offers access to the quiet appeal of Northern Westchester while remaining convenient to Ridgefield, Pound Ridge, Katonah, New Canaan, and surrounding towns. Ideal for builders, contractors, investors, or end users with vision. Buyer to verify all property details, lake rights, association membership, condition, permits, and building potential. Spend year round at one of Westchester's most coveted Lake communities. Buyer to do due diligence.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Construction materials: Unknown
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Other
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bathroom1
- Level: First
Bathroom2
- Level: First
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bonus Room
- Level: Second
Features
- First Floor Bedroom,Open Floorplan
- Window features: Oversized Windows
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Finished
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Oil
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,290
- Total interior livable area: 1,290 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 300003600C111720000004
- Special condition: Third Party Approval
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake Front,Lake Privileges,Water Access,Waterfront
Lot
- Lot size: 0.30 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Westchester County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,222 | $50,664 |
| Home Insurance * | $305 | $3,660 |
| Property Taxes | $1,280 | $15,360 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $6,053 | $72,636 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Listed for sale | $835,000 |
| 2022-01-03 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-12-17 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
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