$479,000

**OPEN HOUSE SAT 10-12. Enjoy the feel of a new home without the new-construction price tag or wait! Located at 562 NY Highway 355 in Wynantskill, within the Averill Park Central School District, this meticulously maintained, three-year-young raised ranch offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms and 1,765 square feet of living space, plus thoughtful updates since construction. The kitchen features granite countertops, an island with seating, tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a pantry. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the living areas and bedrooms, with tile in the bathrooms. The primary bedroom includes a walk-in closet, and an upstairs laundry closet adds convenience. A lower-level flex space with a sliding barn door offers options for a home office, family room or hobby space. The spacious 24' x 25' two-car garage provides room for parking and storage, plus a smart app-enabled garage door opener. A paved driveway offers extra parking and turnaround space, with an additional stone driveway to the right of the home. Outside, enjoy a backyard designed for entertaining and relaxing, with a pressure-treated deck, paver patio, hanging porch swing and firepit. An under-deck ceiling shelters the patio for enjoyment in rain or sunshine. Perennial landscaping, a fenced garden and three sheds add beauty and practicality. The pool received a new liner and pump in 2026. Fresh paint, new black door hardware throughout and new plumbing fixtures complete the updates. Minutes from groceries, everyday conveniences, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and private schools. Move-in ready for your next chapter! Additional features include a built-in Bluetooth speaker in the primary bathroom exhaust fan and an existing invisible pet fence; compatible collars are needed. The three sheds provide storage for gardening tools, outdoor equipment and seasonal items. A fenced garden offers space to grow, while established perennial landscaping brings color to the yard. With a deck above and a sheltered paver patio below, the outdoor spaces offer options for dining, gathering around the firepit or relaxing on the hanging porch swing. Enjoy the advantages of a nearly new home with landscaping, outdoor amenities and thoughtful updates already in place.