This one comes with a name people already know.
2255 Ballston Ave -- home to the longtime Villa Balsamo -- is one of those rare Saratoga opportunities where history, location, and potential all line up. Situated on expansive, park-like grounds in Saratoga Springs, this property carries a special use permit framework that unlocks a compelling range of commercial possibilities -- bed & breakfast, country club, inn, commercial horse stable, micro-production of alcohol, greenhouse and nursery, agricultural use, educational facility, and more.
The setting does a lot of the heavy lifting. Mature trees, open green space, and a level of privacy that's hard to replicate this close to town -- paired with the kind of visibility and accessibility that a successful operation demands. There's infrastructure here already working in your favor, and a name that carries real recognition in this market.
Whether you're looking to build upon its successful restaurant history or reimagine it into something entirely new, the presence and positioning of this offering stand apart in the Saratoga market.
For the operator, investor, or visionary ready to take the reins -- this is the kind of platform that's genuinely hard to find.
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Listing Snapshot
Price
$3,250,000
Days On Site
33 Days
Bedrooms
9
Inside Area (SqFt)
10,240 sqft
Total Baths
9
Full Baths
7
Partial Baths
2
Lot Size
14.19 Acres
Year Built
1929
MLS® Number
202616274
Status
Active
Property Tax
$36,684.35
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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a month ago
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General Features
Acres
14.19
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
6
Parking
Off StreetDriveway
Parking Spaces
50
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Septic Tank
Special Circumstances
Standard
SqFt Above
10240
Style
Mansion
Water Source
Public
Interior Features
Appliances
Ice MakerBuilt-In Gas OvenCooktopDishwasherDouble OvenFreezerGas OvenRange HoodRefrigerator
Basement
FinishedFullWalk-Out Access
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Electric
440 Volts
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Gas
Flooring
TileHardwoodLaminate
Heating
Hot Water
Interior
Crown MoldingBuilt-in Features
Laundry Features
In Basement
Bedroom
Level - Third
Dining Room
Level - First
Family Room
Level - First
Foyer
Level - First
Kitchen
Level - First
Living Room
Level - First
Sun Room
Level - First
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
Wood Siding
Exterior
Lighting
Lot Features
LevelPrivateIrregular Lot
Roof
Metal
View
PondTrees/Woods
Waterfront Features
Pond
Waterview
PondTrees/Woods
Community Features
School District
Saratoga Springs
Schools
School District
Saratoga Springs
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Saratoga Springs
Listing courtesy of Scott P Varley of KW Platform
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Last checked: 2026-06-03 08:01 PM UTC
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