Rare opportunity to own a beautifully maintained legal two-family home in Lake Peekskill, Putnam Valley, offering income potential, flexible living arrangements, and sweeping year-round views of Junior Lake. Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a home with a legal accessory apartment, a mortgage-offset opportunity, or flexible multi-generational living, this versatile property offers exceptional possibilities in a desirable Hudson Valley lake community. The main residence features a bright, thoughtfully designed floor plan with a formal dining room accented by a custom wood ceiling, an updated eat-in kitchen with refreshed cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar seating, tile flooring, and a sunny breakfast nook. The spacious living room features a picturesque bay window framing sweeping year-round Junior Lake views, while the primary suite offers a renovated ensuite bath, complemented by additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The legal lower-level apartment offers two private entrances, a living room, bedroom, renovated full bath, and direct access to an expansive brand-new deck overlooking the backyard and Junior Lake. The apartment was recently used for extended family, so the stove and refrigerator were removed and the interior door separating the apartment from the main residence will need to be reinstalled to restore its original configuration. Existing kitchen cabinetry and plumbing remain in place, making it easy for the next owner to reinstall the appliances and return the apartment to its intended use. The outdoor spaces are equally inviting, with beautifully maintained perennial gardens, mature landscaping, seasonal blooms, and private areas for outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxing. Recent improvements include a new septic tank, removal of the underground oil tank, energy-efficient ductless air conditioning on both levels, and a heat pump incorporated into the home's HVAC system, and brand new deck. Enjoy Lake Peekskill lake rights, including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and non-motorized boating. Conveniently located near the Taconic State Parkway, Route 6, Metro-North, shopping, dining, and the many recreational opportunities throughout the Hudson Valley. Legal two-family living, lake community amenities, Junior Lake views, income potential, and a flexible lower-level apartment make this a unique opportunity in Putnam Valley. With the recent price improvement, this is an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking versatility, value, and the lifestyle of a Hudson Valley lake community.
They didn't build many true two-family homes here, which is exactly why 361 Lake Drive is so extraordinary. In fact, it's one of the only ones in town. Whether you're looking for an exceptional investment, a place where rental income helps offset expenses, or a flexible setup where loved ones can live together while maintaining their own privacy, this property offers versatility that is incredibly hard to come by. Then there's the house itself. What sets this home apart is the character you simply cannot recreate. Beautifully updated while honoring its original design, every space showcases timeless qualities and distinguished touches that make it truly special. Stunning built-in bookshelves, original woodwork, antique doorways, a wood-burning fireplace, and graceful flow throughout creates a sense of warmth, charm, and individuality. There are two spacious separate apartments, each with its own private entrance and electric meter, plus an additional landlord meter servicing the basement. Live in one apartment and rent the other, rent both for income, or create the perfect arrangement for extended family or friends. The first apartment offers expansive living and dining spaces, a charming vintage-inspired eat-in kitchen, two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, office or guest space, and an enclosed porch with seasonal lake views. The kitchen brings so much personality with turquoise cabinetry, crisp white appliances, an antique sink, patterned walls, and a propane stove. Just imagine the meals prepared and gatherings shared in this truly unique space. Upstairs, the second apartment continues the home's timeless character with library-style built-ins, another blissfully updated eat-in kitchen, two additional bedrooms, a bonus room, remodeled bath, and an incredible double terrace overlooking the property with seasonal lake views. Whether you're enjoying morning coffee, working outside with your laptop, or relaxing with a good book, this peaceful outdoor space is sure to become a favorite. Outside, North Beach is just behind the house, and you'll enjoy lake rights to all three neighborhood beaches for kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or simply relaxing by the water. The full walk-out basement offers abundant storage with exciting potential for future finishing. Recent improvements include a roof and water tank replaced approximately six years ago, a first-floor hot water heater replaced just one year ago, a second-floor hot water heater replaced this March, a complete whole-house electrical rewire completed in April 2026 and approved by the town, a remodeled second-floor bathroom, new second-floor kitchen flooring, new first-floor hallway flooring, refinished exterior concrete steps, new Trex steps leading to the back, interior rooms all freshly painted, and the entire exterior has been stripped and completely repainted new! Just minutes from shopping, restaurants, schools, and everyday conveniences, with highways and Metro-North approximately 10 minutes away, commuting to New York City is incredibly convenient. Enjoy easy access to the city while coming home to peaceful lake surroundings. And perhaps the most remarkable part of all... A true two-family home of this size could easily command well over $1 million in New York City. Here, just about an hour from Manhattan, you can own a property with income potential, lake rights, beautiful surroundings, and original character for only $649,900. Properties with this combination of versatility, charm, and setting are truly special and rarely available.

Lake Peekskill is located in New York. Lake Peekskill, New York has a population of 1,661. Lake Peekskill is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 33.97%.
The median household income in Lake Peekskill, New York is $103,854. The median household income for the surrounding county is $111,617 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Lake Peekskill is 40.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 19.1 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.7 inches per year, with 38.6 inches of snow per year.