New York
The Lake Ontario - Oswego Area real estate market is a relatively small marketplace for lake property on Lake Ontario, New York.
Normally there are very few lake homes for sale in the Lake Ontario - Oswego Area, and very few listings for lots and land. Lake Ontario - Oswego Area represents approximately 6% of the listings on Lake Ontario, New York.
Lake Ontario is one of the five famous Great Lakes of North America. It is the fourteenth largest lake globally and covers land in the United States and Canada. Lake Ontario is over four million acres in size, with 634 miles of shoreline, and you won't have any trouble finding your perfect home here.
New York is a famous state to enjoy Lake Ontario's shores, and the state encompasses over 200 miles on the southern shore of this great lake. With the lake's gorgeous landscape, it is no wonder that Ontario translates to "beautiful lake."
The Oswego Area is a bit of a hidden gem amongst the Lake Ontario lake market. The City of Oswego is located between Rochester and Watertown, New York.
Lake Ontario is an excellent spot for fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, diving, sailing, and more water sports. Due to its large size, residents and visitors can enjoy plenty of water and off activities.
Fishing is a massive draw for tourism to the area. Lake Ontario produces some of the largest king salmon known to the states, and trout is always a famous catch here.
In the summer, expect to find chinook, coho salmon, brown trout, and steelhead on the shore, and these fish increase in size as the season goes along. You can also find walleye, pike, muskie, and smallmouth bass, and the famous salmon and trout.
If you are looking for a more relaxing fishing trip, you can book one of the many local fishermen's charters.
Beautiful beaches and wildlife areas also sit along the shores and are easily accessible, depending on your location.
One of the more popular attractions in the area, besides Lake Ontario, is the lush Ontario Orchards. Visitors can enjoy strolling through the orchard, fresh produce, baked goods, local craft brews, hard cider, and more.
There are plenty of parks to explore, as well. Walk the grounds of Breitbeck Park, Washington Square Park, and more.
On top of the many parks and local shops, the Fort Ontario State Historic Site, the Safe Haven Museum, the Richardson-Bates House Museum, the H. Lee White House Museum, The Children's Museum of Oswego, and the Oswego Railroad Museum are great educational places to see as well.
Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Lake Ontario--Oswego Area is an excellent choice.