15943 & 15955 Canal Road
Holley, NY
Two separate, legal homes on one 2.4-acre parcel with a private pond between them. The main house is livable now; the second needs work before move-in. Priced to reflect condition, sold as-is.
Occupied private property. No entry without an appointment. The auction sign on the lawn is not permission to enter, and AAR's official inspection is online only. The property is under 24-hour video surveillance. Anyone on it without a confirmed appointment is trespassing and will be recorded and reported to law enforcement. Tour policy
Two houses, one pond, and the math behind the upside
This was my mother's property. I still live in the main house, so if you want to see it in person before you bid, I'll walk you through it by appointment.
- Two legal dwellings, one parcel. The main house (15943 Canal Road, 2 bed / 1 bath, 1,128 sq ft, built 1954) is livable now. The second house (15955 Canal Road, 2 bed / 1 bath, 792 sq ft, built 1989) needs some work. They're separate buildings, not one house split in two.
- Water and open land. A private pond sits between the two houses. The NYS Erie Canal and a quarry are just beyond the property line.
- Detached garage and workshop, already standing. ~1,548 sq ft with a separate workshop area, plus a gazebo and shed, nothing here needs to be built first.
- Low starting bid. This is a tax foreclosure auction: bidding starts at $100, against a 2026 total assessment of $125,900. The final price is set by whoever bids, see the right for why there's room.
Why there's room here
$100 starting bid vs. $125,900 assessed value. Where it ends up depends on who bids, but it starts far below what the county assesses it at
Main house rentable today with minimal work fix up the second house and it's two rentable homes on one parcel, not a single house split in half
2.4 acres, the pond, detached garage, separate workshop plus a gazebo and shed, none of it needs renovation to start using it
Honest condition note: this is being marketed directly by the outgoing heir, not a licensed listing agent. The main house (15943) is in fair, lived-in condition. The second house (15955) needs work before move-in, sold as-is. Want more detail before bidding? See the AAR listing photos, or book a tour by appointment below.
See the property
Shot on site, main house, second house, the pond between them, and the garage/workshop.
NY Erie Canal behind a quarry across the street
This isn't just a rental-income spreadsheet, it's rural Orleans County waterfront-adjacent land. The property sits across from a former quarry, shut down decades ago and now flooded, one of the swimming holes the area is known for, plus a private pond of its own between the two houses. The NYS Erie Canal sits behind this quarry. If you're drawn to canal-country living as much as the numbers, this section is for you.
Want to see it for yourself before you bid? See Take a Tour below to book a walkthrough by appointment, or jump straight to How to Bid if you're ready to register.
See it in person, by appointment
The auction itself is online only, but the owner still lives in the main house and is glad to walk serious bidders through the property by appointment only. Email or call to set a time that works for you.
15943 and 15955 Canal Road are occupied private property. Entry onto any part of the property, including the driveway, yard, pond, garage, and outbuildings, is permitted only at a scheduled time confirmed in advance by the occupant.
The auction sign on the lawn does not grant permission to enter or inspect it. AAR's official inspection for this auction is online only.
Any person who enters or remains on the property without a confirmed appointment does so without license or privilege and will be considered to be trespassing under New York State law. Unauthorized visitors will be asked to leave, and law enforcement will be contacted.
Both houses are equipped with security cameras and the property is under 24-hour video surveillance. Recordings of unauthorized visitors will be retained and provided to law enforcement.
Please do not drive in, walk the grounds, or knock on the door to ask for a tour. Email or call to book one instead.
What you're actually buying
Main house: 15943 Canal Rd
Built 1954
- 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
- 1,128 sq ft, ranch style
- Covered porch, fireplace
- Overall condition: fair, livable now with minimal work
Second house: 15955 Canal Rd
Built 1989
- 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom
- 792 sq ft, ranch style
- Needs work before move-in. Sold as-is; real upside for an investor or flipper.
$125,900
$37,600
$100
What "tax foreclosure auction" means for you
This property is sold as-is, for cash, with no financing contingency. There is no seller-paid inspection period, buyers are responsible for their own due diligence before bidding. Bidding starts at $100, far below the 2026 assessed value of $125,900, the final price is set entirely by who shows up to bid. Every bid is subject to approval by the Orleans County Legislature, and you can't take possession until the deed is recorded.
Don't miss registration! It's the step people skip.
Closes Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM EST (Lot #16)
Online only, bidding opens Fri, Nov 13, 10 AM
Absolute Auctions & Realty / NYSAuctions.com
You must be registered and approved before bidding opens. This is the step people skip and then miss the auction entirely. Late registrations are not accepted. Start now:
- Create an account at AARauctions.com (skip if you have one).
- Click "Register for Auction" on the listing before the registration deadline. Registration deadline: [CONFIRM with AAR].
- Fill out the Google Form AAR staff email you from customerservice@absoluteauctionrealty.com (check spam). It sets how the deed will be recorded.
- Sign the Internet Bidding Packet, sent by DocuSign about two weeks before the auction.
- Get approved. Your account shows "Yes" when bidding opens Friday, Nov 13.
If you win: pay a 25% down payment right away, in cash or guaranteed funds to the Orleans County Treasurer (credit card is allowed for the minimum deposit). On top of your bid you pay a 10% buyer's premium (11% if you pay the deposit by card), a 1.5% advertising fee, and closing costs. The balance is due by Dec 18, 2026. Full details are in the Terms of Auction.
Questions before auction day?
Schedule a tour, ask questions, anything else you need to bid with confidence.
Contact the owner: 15943canalrd@gmail.com, +1-585-506-2138