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hen sellin g you r hom e,you w ill rea ch a m u ch broa der a u dien ce by offerin g a m ove-in rea dy property.Poten tia l bu yersm ighttu rn the otherw a y ifseriou s u pda tin g a n d repa ir w ork isrequ ired.
Before placing your home on the market, these simple repairs can turn a big profit and boost the chances of making a quick sale. FIXIN G UP THE K ITC HEN The kitchen is one of the focal points for homebuyers considering a property. This room is commonly used for entertaining and creating wholesome family memories. A kitchen in impeccable condition will increase the value of your home and grab a buyer’s attention. One of the most common problems in modern kitchens are leaks under the sink. The amount of damage this can cause depends on the seriousness of the issue. However, whenever water is noticed, it is imperative to correct the issue as soon as possible. Uncorrected leaks will not only raise the water bill but can wreak havoc on your floor and surrounding cabinets. Trapped moisture in floor coverings also can become a breeding ground for dangerous mold. Consider hiring a professional plumber to find the source and correct the leak. Potential buyers will
likely be turned off by a kitchen that has suffered from water damage or an unresolved leak. REFRES H W ALLS A fresh layer of paint can completely change the image of your home. Before inviting potential buyers in, make sure your walls have been updated. It’s easy, affordable and quick.
It is recommended that you remove any dated wallpaper and paneling to provide a clear slate for a buyer. Once your walls have been cleared, you should repair any damage and apply paint in a neutral color. BATHRO O M UPDATES Pay attention to the integrity of the objects in your bathroom. Is the vanity
in good working order, or are there chips in the ceramic or stains in the sink? The bathtub is another place where stains are common. If replacing these are not in the budget, consider hiring a professional to refinish them. Buyers will pay a lot of attention to a master bathroom, so be sure it is in peak condition.
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MOODY POND
Rustic cabin with ~150’ on Oseetah Lake. Great sunsets! Herons, eagles, ducks and deer out your front door. Great pike and bass fishing. Borders NYS Forever Wild lands. Hiking and hunting out your back door.
Designed by William Distin, Jr. as his own home on the shore of Moody Pond. Large windows frame the view of the pond and Mount Baker. Great walking and hiking around the pond, in “the Pines,” or up Mount Baker. The home features cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, clerestory windows, cork floors and Mili’s studio.
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Views of Lower Saranac and the state boat launch right across the street. Ampersand Bay Resort is a stone’s throw away. The 2.86 acres could be subdivided. The home has been gutted. The foundation has been repaired and the fireplace rebuilt. Hardwood floors and other original features remain. Architectural plans are available for finishing the house.
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Great, historic, 3-season cottage with large, screened porch. Walk to your deeded boat slip and private beach on Upper Saranac Lake and the Saranac Inn Golf Course. The perfect Adirondack getaway.
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SARANAC LAKE DUPLEX
Great office building with apartment on second floor. Currently used as an audiology office and exam rooms. Ample off street parking. Lower level could be separated and used as a third unit. This is a great investment. Both the commercial and residential tenants would like to stay.
Great opportunity to buy a duplex in the center of Saranac Lake. Live in one side and enjoy a renovated two story large two bedroom apartment while the other side helps pay the mortgage.
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Designed by architects Scopes and Feustmann, who also designed the Hotel Saranac. This lovely, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Queen Anne home is in one of Saranac Lake’s most desirable neighborhoods. Fine features include: vintage wood staircase, double Dutch entry door with beveled glass, wood floors, kitchen nook, serving pantry, back staircase, high ceilings, 2 room master suite with fireplace. 3 season porch off living room.
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Great views of Whiteface! This 28 acre property is in 2 deeded lots - both APA approved and perked tested. Rickertson Brook runs through back of property. Enjoy privacy while being conveniently located to Saranac Lake (7 miles), Lake Placid (16 miles).
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16 acres to build your dream house on. This land already has a partial gravel driveway and electric available. Great location between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. This property borders State land and has access to the Jack Rabbit Trail for miles of hiking and cross country skiing.
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WINTER WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES
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n early March, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) declared Lake Placid the host site for the 2023 Winter Universiade, otherwise known as the Winter World University Games. The 11-day event is expected to attract more than 2,500 college athletes from 52 countries in sports such as hockey, figure skating, snowboarding, skiing and curling. “Lake Placid is the perfect location to host this event, which will showcase the very best of New York and the North Country to an international audience,” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a press release announcing the news. Nowhere else could’ve won it, literally. There were no other bidders. The group that made the bid for the games, the Adirondack North Country Global Sports Committee, recently traveled to FISU headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, and submitted its final presentation on why Lake Placid should be the host city. Though Lake Placid was awarded the title of host city, the plan is to have events throughout the North
Country. Hockey would mainly be held at nearby colleges such as SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Plattsburgh and St. Lawrence University in Canton. Alpine skiing and snowboarding would be at the state-run Whiteface and Gore Mountain ski centers in Wilmington and North Creek, respectively. The bid for the games also proposed building a new curling facility in Saranac Lake; however, details on the exact cost and location are not yet worked out. Next steps The local committee and FISU have until June 15 to finalize a formal agreement. At that point, the two groups will start devising an official organizing committee and a master plan for the games. In February, FISU delegates visited Lake Placid and evaluated ORDA venues and other sporting facilities. At a press conference during that visit, the consensus was that everything looked good but could benefit from some upgrades and renovations. FISU Winter Games Director Milan Augustin said the Mount Van Hoevenburg cross-country skiing and biathlon facilities
From left, North Elba town Councilman Jay Rand, state Olympic Regional Development Authority Executive Vice President Jeffery Byrne, Athlete Minder CEO Mara Smith, Crowne Plaza Resort President and Adirondack Park Agency Commissioner Art Lussi, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism CEO Jim McKenna and North Elba Supervisor Roby Politi pose in January 2017 in front of Lake Placid’s Olympic Center shortly before making an exploratory trip to Almaty, Kazakhstan, to learn more about the World University Games and if Lake Placid could host the international winter sports event.
would need “to be basically built from scratch.” Jim McKenna of Lake Placid, a committee member and CEO of the Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism, pointed out that many of these venues were built for the 1980 Winter Olympics. “It’s not that the venues can’t handle the event,” he said. “They are 40 years old and just have to be refreshed.” Early in the morning on March 31 in Albany, New York’s legislature agreed to pass a 2018-19 state budget that included $62.5 million to update ORDA venues, as Cuomo had proposed. That’s a real leg up for these games. Infrastructure impact A major aspect of the Winter Universiade is not the games themselves but the lasting impact on the region
and its resources. In previous public forums on the games, many committee members acknowledged how hosting the games is a way to improve infrastructure in the Adirondacks. “It will attract new tourists to our region and fuel a critical engine of the North Country’s economy,” state Sen. Betty Little, a Republican from Queensbury and a committee member for this bid, said in the governor’s press release in early March. “I look forward to witnessing its positive effect on our communities for years to come.” McKenna said sports venues, Plattsburgh International Airport and affordable housing are the first things to consider when updating Adirondack infrastructure. “It’s not only for the event,” he said in early March. “It has a long-term effect similar to the ’80 Olympics.”
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• Former Bed and Breakfast with unique waterfront. • Great location for recreation. $309,000 - MLS # 161814
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• 2 Contiguous parcels on 25-acre Clear pond. • Private area within the Town of Long Lake & short walk to Lake Eaton. $110,000 - MLS #157944
• Fantastic 3+ BR, 2 BA on 2 acre peninsula. • Beautiful floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace $589,000 - MLS #152686
LEDGEROCK LODGE ON BIG TUPPER From the moment you arrive at Ledgerock Lodge you are immediately brought back to a time of simplicity where things move a little slower and you are able to take a deep cleansing breath of the clean mountain air. The kids can roam the woods looking for treasures, take a dip in the clean clear water or cast in a line and catch dinner! Enjoy family time by the crackling fire roasting marshmallows or sharing stories. Pack a lunch, pitch a tent and enjoy a quiet night star gazing on the 1/2 acre picnic island while the lake breezes wash away your stress. So, leave the hustle and bustle behind and rejuvenate at Ledgerock Lodge!
Details: Address: 1 County Line Island Town: Tupper Lake Built: 1930’s Bedrooms: Main Camp has 2/Guest Cottages has 2 - 1 bedrooms Baths: 3 Fireplace: 1
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PEOPLE & PLACES WELCOME HOME PARADE
Nancy Bernstein, right, and Chrissy Hayden ham it up during the Olympian’s welcome home parade held in Saranac Lake on March 21. ABOVE:
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hris Mazdzer made a triumphant return to his hometown after winning the men’s luge singles silver medal in the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. Sandy Caligorie of Lake Placid was one of the emcees at the parade.
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Andrea Kilbourne-Hill of Saranac Lake waves from a float. ABOVE:
Helen Demong, left, and Jennie Frenette, both moms of Olympians, march in the parade.
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Jon Lundin, communications director for the Olympic Regional Development Authority, smiles during the parade. BELOW:
Tuffy LaTour, a United States Bobsled and Skeleton Federation coach, says hello to the camera. ABOVE:
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Olympian’s welcome home parade in Saranac Lake was held on March 21. Local athletes and coaches with local ties who attended the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea participated in the parade. Photos - Lou Reuter
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In the Adirondacks Brooklyn native finds sense of belonging in mountains
By Griffin Kelly
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ohn Vallini climbed the 2,876 feet to the top of Mount Jo in Lake Placid, taking in the scenery of the Adirondack High Peaks ahead and Heart Lake below. In what was a relativity silent environment, he breathed in the crisp, fall air and shouted at the top of his lungs, “I’m going to live here!” That was more than 28 years ago, and he said it’s been the best 28 years of life. Vallini grew up in the Flatbush section of Brooklyn in the 1950s and ’60s. Over the years, he likes to say he “lived three lifetimes in one.” He was never afraid to reinvent himself and start from scratch. He originally went to school for chemistry, then later found a career in photo production and finally transitioned to volunteer work and nursing. “I always remember what my dad told me: ‘Make sure you pick a job you like because you’re going to have to go to it every day,’” Vallini said. In the late 1980s, Vallini had been working in Manhattan at his own photo production company. There he shot mainly for fashion and cosmetics companies such as Avon. After a while, he grew tired of the responsibilities and pressures of running his own business. He decided to pack up and leave for the North Country, where he had vacationed many times and saw as an escape from city life. He would often take trips upstate to photograph the mountains. He didn’t even have a job lined up, but he knew he wanted to live in the Adirondacks. “I came up here to hide,” he said. “I wanted to get away from it all. I always liked being outside, and Mother Nature takes real good care of you.”
He went from a 3,000-square-foot studio on 20th Street between Broadway and Park Avenue to barely a one-room barn on the edge of Hoel Pond near Saranac Inn, and he loved it. The house didn’t even have a phone, which he enjoyed. One of the main reasons Vallini moved to the Adirondacks was because he wanted a greater sense of community in his life. He wanted to feel like a part of something bigger than himself. “You don’t find those opportunities in Manhattan too often,” Vallini said, “and I found this community very accepting.” Eventually Vallini moved to Saranac Lake and has since been a member of the village’s rescue squad, flew with helicopter rescue service North Country Life Flight and worked as a registered nurse in the open heart unit at Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital in Plattsburgh. For about a decade, he worked with the state Olympic Regional Development Authority as the head of medical operations at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid. Now retired, he has begun organizing a music performance series he calls Strings and Things. Some of Vallini’s friends downstate thought it was funny that he left his hectic life of photo production and found less pressure in an emergency room. “For me, it’s all about helping others,” Vallini said. “There were plenty of times where people would come up to me and say, ‘You took care of my son,’ or, ‘You helped my father in the hospital.’ It’s very satisfying doing something for somebody else.”
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Paddling Destinations in the Clifton-Fine Region By SPENCER MORRISSEY
Balsam Pond
ACTIVITY: Flatwater paddling DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 0.1 mile carry (flat) PERKS: Seclusion, seclusion, seclusion. For a short carry, this will access you to a small hidden pond just off the Grass River. DIRECTIONS: Follow state Route 3 east out of Cranberry Lake. Continue for roughly 4.5 miles to the carry on the right. The pond can be seen from the road, but not easily. Only a small carry sign is located there on a tree.
Chaumont Swamp
ACTIVITY: Flatwater paddling DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: Roadside access PERKS: The swamp and pond combined will give you some outstanding opportunities for birdwatching and fishing if the idea strikes. DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 3 and Tooley Pond Road in Cranberry Lake, follow Tooley Pond Road for just under 3 miles to River Road on the left. Follow River Road 4.5
miles to the widening of the Oswegatchie River called Chaumont Pond. Locate the small public access site.
Cranberry Lake
ACTIVITY: Flatwater paddling DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: Roadside access PERKS: Cranberry Lake is the thirdlargest lake in the Adirondack Park, and its vast shoreline will not allow you to run out of things to do. Miles and miles of hiking trails access the lake from all corners and much of it is wilderness area. With ample state primitive camping along shore and on the islands, you will be able to camp for weeks and not see everything. DIRECTIONS: The best access for Cranberry Lake is at the state boat launch in the hamlet of Cranberry Lake. The launch is located about 0.25 miles up Columbian Road off state Route 3, just west of Cranberry Lake.
Oswegatchie River from Inlet ACTIVITY: River paddling
DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: Roadside access PERKS: Inlet is the prime entry point for the Oswegatchie River and will access you upstream to the Five Ponds Wilderness. This perk should say enough - what an amazing region of the Adirondack Park. DIRECTIONS: Locate Inlet Road (dirt road) about halfway between Cranberry Lake and Star Lake, then drive Inlet Road to its end to the launch site, which is about 3.5 miles.
Star Lake
ACTIVITY: Flatwater paddling DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 200-foot carry, downhill PERKS: Star Lake can only be enjoyed from the water and so much is missed when passing through town and not realizing the wealth of beauty this lake offers. DIRECTIONS: In the hamlet of Star Lake locate Youngs Road from state Route 3, next to the Nice and Easy. The public launch is not far down on Pine Street.
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Balsam Woods, Merrillsville – 4 beautiful mostly hardwood 12-acre lots in new subdivision with underground electric and phone service. First two buyers get discounted price of $50,000. Owner financing for qualified buyers. 8 additional larger lots at discounted prices. Deer Meadows, Gabriels – 4 lots left in new subdivision, 2 acres each, great views of Whiteface range, new paved town street, all utilities underground, owner financing for qualified buyers. $57,000 - $65,000 Loon Lake Area – Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling – what do you want to do? You can do it all right from this lot. 100’ on north branch of Saranac River, a great trout stream with fishing easement for miles along the river. 1000s of acres of State land just steps away. Clear the trees and park your camper or build a cabin and enjoy the Adirondacks. $20,000 Bloomingdale – 10 +/- wooded acres at the end of Main Street near B’dale school. This is the largest lot on the street at an economical price. Classified Hamlet by APA so more than one house could be built. Owner financing possible for qualified buyer. $27,500 Merrillsville – 3.2 acres of former potato field, now wooded with small gray birch and scotch pine. Semi-private location for your home or cabin. Adjacent 3.3 acres available if desired at a discounted price. $30,000 Route 86, Harrietstown – 1.33 acre wooded lot with 444’ frontage on Route 86 and 158’ frontage on Darwin Brown Road. Electric, phone and CATV on the property. Being sold to settle estate and priced to sell. $32,500
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Bloomingdale – Very nice cleared building lot with town water and sewer, electric, phone and CATV on site. 0.50 acres with 114’ street frontage in the center of town. Ideal location for residence or business. Owner financing possible for qualified buyer. $45,000 Rainbow Lake – 2 lakefront lots, each with 146’ on the lake and rear property line borders major snowmobile trail. Large white pine trees on both lots for a beautiful setting for your home or cottage. All utilities at front of the lot. Very short walk from home site to lakeshore. Owner financing possible for qualified buyer. $75,000 And $100,000
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Properties like this don’t come along every day! Located on the east shore of Long Lake approximately 7 miles north of the bridge, this 14-year-old Adirondack camp offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a large living room with space for the family to gather around the Vermont Castings wood stove. Gather for breakfast in the large open kitchen, or move to the enclosed screen porch with great views of the lake. This property also offers a large deck overlooking the lake with mountain views and fantastic sunsets! Another plus is almost 2.5 acres of privacy with 250 feet of waterfront and your own private dock. Lot next door is for sale also!! Reduced to $389,000
This is a well maintained older home right in the village center! Walk to the stores, diner, Stewart’s, churches, or canoe across the pond to the hotel for dinner, or to the town beach! This home offers four bedrooms, one on the main level, two full baths, a large deck overlooking the pond with views of great sunsets over Owls Head Mt. It has a one car garage, back up generator, a nice dry basement, a large side and back yard, a large front porch currently used for an office and piano room, plus a newer furnace, a paved driveway, and a newer roof and siding. Plus it has approximately 200 feet of frontage on Jennings Pond, great for canoeing and trout fishing. All this for $175,900!!
This 4 season home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, dining area, and a living room with large, airy windows. A recently ceramic tiled, full finished basement is perfect for a family, game, or TV room. The attached two car garage includes a workbench, and is a great space for storing your snowmobiles and small boats out of season. Adding to its charm is a large three season porch! The property is on 1.41 partially wooded acres. There is a fire pit in the back yard near a brook that runs along the edge of the property line. The home is situated just outside the Hamlet of Long Lake, and is within walking distance to the town beach and several local businesses, & Owls Head Mt. $189,900!
This is an exquisite log home situated on a hill overlooking Long Lake, with lots of privacy on its own 10 acres, surrounded by State Wilderness Lands. The log home looks like an Adirondack miniature Great Camp with its sunken living room, large stone fireplace and open, log cathedral ceiling. This camp offers Adirondack, rustic charm, but now with the convenience of home, as the current owner had power run to the camp in 2010. The southerly most boundary of this property is the outlet of Owls Head Pond, giving you another great feature of a mountain stream with fishing and great views. Reduced to $425,000!!
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ABSTRACTS OF TITLE
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NEW LISTINGS YTD 2017 YTD 2018
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SEPTIC SYSTEM INSPECTOR
MEDIAN
404 410
Percent
+1.5% Change
SALES PRICE
YTD 2017 YTD 2018
Percent
$135,200 -8.3% $124,000 Change
TDI Septic Service Serving the Adirondacks
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PENDING SALES YTD 2017 YTD 2018
318 341
Percent
+7.2% Change
CLOSED SALES
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YTD 2017 YTD 2018
255 260
Percent
+2.0% Change
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Historic. Charming. Exquisite. Classic.
These are just a few words to describe this quintessential early 20th Century Adirondack waterfront property. Known among lake residents as “Coccia Pines”, this splendid property has a Great Camp feel with its Lake Front & Lake View grand cabins. The fully furnished cabins have beautiful wood accents and traditional wainscoting throughout. Each cabin has its own well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living area including a beautiful stone fireplace. The unique floor plan includes a Dorm/Bunk Room for the kids. The Lake Front Cabin sits at the edge of Big Tupper Lake but the gorgeous lake views can be enjoyed from either cabin. A must see lake property! (161806)
$695,000
Immaculate
An exceptionally well-maintained log home in a private wooded setting of 7.27 acres is just minutes from conveniences of Tupper Lake. Many special features including solid surface kitchen counters & custom cabinets, jacuzzi tub & separate shower, & large lower level walk out basement that could easily be finished for bedroom, bath and/or family room space. Carefully maintained by the sellers, the home was just re-stained last year. A nice lawn surrounds the home, the decks have composite planks & there is a woodshed near the two car garage & paved driveway. Across the road, is an unfinished 24 x 14 storage building which could be converted to guest space, or left as storage.(162147)
$262,500
315-265-0800
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Joe Indian Lake
A spectacular & spacious custom home on private Joe Indian Lake includes membership in a 2,000 acre landowners association surrounding the lake, ensuring forever wild views. Multiple decks overlook the lake, & an enclosed porch is a perfect spot for cool weather views. There are lake views from all rooms, including the gourmet kitchen, four bedrooms & loft office. A media room provides on-site entertainment. There are 8 zones of in-floor radiant heat, including the two car garage. And, a spacious pantry, & fireplaces in the living room & master bedroom. Within the Adk Park boundaries, this home is just 45 minutes to either Canton or Potsdam, & two hours from Lake Placid. (161908)
$498,000
It’s All About Location
Just outside the village in a quiet, desirable neighborhood and within walking distance to schools and business district. This house has been completely remodeled with custom wood cabinetry, wood and ceramic flooring throughout and is tastefully decorated. Some original wood remains and gives this home character and class. Upstairs is a large bedroom with sitting area, wet bar, full bath with Jacuzzi jetted tub and shower. The 3 season porch gets plenty of sun from the large windows on 3 sides and offers a great space for entertaining or relaxing with a good book! There is a deck and fenced in area for children or pets, large yard, outdoor fireplace, and storage shed. This is a must see! (162138)
$175,000