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LAKEFRONT RETREAT, LAKE PLACID: Beautiful view of Whiteface from this 2.15 acre lot w/ completely renovated 3 BR Main House, 2-slip boathouse, separate summer kitchen, sandy beach and space to build! $2,890,000
HISTORIC HOME, WESTPORT: Beautiful historic home in Westport with magnificent views of Lake Champlain. House has been completely remodeled, new maple floors, roof, gutters, generator. $325,000
WATERFRONT, RAY BROOK: “Water’s Edge” is a lovely log cabin, located between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. A picturesque 210 ft waterfront on Wolf Pond, being sold fully furnished w/ adjacent cottage. $395,000
RIVERFRONT, LAKE PLACID: 5 BR, 5 BA, Adirondack style waterfront home, panoramic view of the High-Peaks, 6.5 acres, 332’ on the West Branch of the Ausable River, chef’s kitchen, guest house. $1,695,000
HILLCREST, LAKE PLACID: Just steps from Main Street and the Olympic Center, 11 BR, 11 BA, 4 BR owner’s quarters, spacious living, lots of character, 3 fireplaces, triple .8 acre lot, parking area, endless possibilities! $950,000
COMPOUND, UPPER ST. REGIS: Year-round estate property, 13.37 acres, 913’ waterfront, beautiful live-in 4-slip boathouse, main house, two guest houses, canoe house, 120kw generator, close to ADK Regional Airport! $4,995,000
MULTI-FAMILY, LAKE PLACID: 2 Buildings, 3 Apartments (1 BR, 2-2BR’s), Washer/Dryer hookups in all, great location, off street parking, affordable, income producing property! $299,000
FARM, JAY: 131 beautiful acres with nearly one mile on the East Branch of the Ausable River, views of Whiteface Mtn., 4 BR, 2 BA farmhouse w/farm equipment included, can be subdivided into 14 additional lots. $795,000
250 ACRE ESTATE, LAKE PLACID: Rare French Normandy inspired estate, sweeping High Peaks views, 5 BR, 6 BA, caretakers home, outbuildings, beautiful tranquil setting, outdoor recreational paradise. $8,900,000
FARMHOUSE, JAY: 3 BR, 3 BA, fully furnished, 2413 sq ft, chef’s kitchen, gas fireplace, .44 acre lot, wraparound porch, detached garage with bonus space, walk to covered bridge & town square. $449,000
HUNGRY TROUT RESORT, WILMINGTON: Incredible offering, 9.1 acres, 1300 ft on West Branch of the Ausable River, 22 Rm Motel, 2 Restaurants, 14 Rm Owner’s Home & leased building. $2,699,000
BUILDING LOT, KEENE: Nice .6 acre level lot with views of Brown Mountain. Great location close to all the outdoor activities that the Adirondack Mountains offer. Just 12 miles to Lake Placid. Existing well and septic. $79,000
LAKE PLACID, WATERFRONT: Spacious, yearround, 4 BR, 3.5 BA home in a great location with beautiful views, open floor plan, granite countertops, S/S appliances, fireplace, wrap around deck, 2 car attached garage. $3,200,000
ACREAGE, JAY: Beautiful, very private 7.47 acre building site accessed from Old NYS Rte 9N and overlooks the Jay Mountain range to the east with seasonally filtered views of the Great Range. APA permit in place. $79,900
SUNSET RIDGE, LAKE PLACID: New community on the highly-sought after Whiteface Inn Ln adjacent to the luxurious Whiteface Lodge and bordered by NYS land. .72 acre building lot with newly paved roadway. $139,000
WOODLAKE INN, LAKE PLACID: Amazing business opportunity on busy Saranac Ave. Property features 23 rms., 2 with kitchenettes and one apartment, sale includes a 4 BR, 2 BA owner’s log home. $1,300,000
Engel & Völkers Lake Placid 2284 Saranac Avenue • Lake Placid • NY 12946 Phone + 1 518-523-4404 Learn More at lakeplacid.evrealestate.com ADIRONDACK LIVING REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JUNE 2021 - 5
TOP 5 Hikes & Trail Runs in Franklin County By SPENCER MORRISSEY
Azure Mountain ACTIVITY: Hiking DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 2.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for about 100 yards to Keese Mills Road on the left. Turn down Keese Mills Road which will eventually turn into Blue Mountain Road. Continue approximately 15 miles from Route 30 to the trailhead on the left. The Blue Mountain Road can be quite rough, but it is very scenic and worth the adventure. Jenkins Mountain ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Moderate DISTANCE: 9.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths follow
Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 1 mile to the entrance to the Paul Smithʼs College VIC on the left. Pull in here and park in the parking lot. Walk back down the road past the Gazebo and take a left onto the forest road - this is the trail. Kettle Trail ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: 6.4 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 3.8 miles to Slush Pond Road on the left. Turn onto Slush Pond Road and follow for 0.5 miles to the hidden trail on the right. There are equine (horse) trail markers on the tree, but no trailhead sign.
Sheep Meadow ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy to moderate DISTANCE: 7.5 miles round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue for 3.8 miles to Mountain Pond Road on the right. Turn here and follow to the right. Continue for 0.25 miles farther to a yellow state gate and trailhead on the left and park roadside but not in front of the gate. The Pinnacle ACTIVITY: Hiking, trail running DIFFICULTY: Easy DISTANCE: 5.0 miles, round-trip DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of state Route 30 and Route 86 in Paul Smiths, follow Route 30 north toward Malone. Continue to Route 458 which will be on your left. Follow Route 458 for just under 10 miles to the trailhead on the right.
LIVING THE LAKE LIFE This incredible 2.5 acre estate situated on pristine Lake Champlain seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living spaces with lake views from all major rooms. Perfect for entertaining with an open floor plan, the main home boasts 2 living rooms, large gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook, formal dining area, and a luxurious master suite featuring a richly-appointed master bathroom with dual vanities and large walk-in closets. Enjoy the summer lake breezes from your screened patio/porch or host evening gatherings around the lakeside stone firepit. Also included on the main floor is a guest suite and large office space. Upstairs features a large bonus room with full bathroom; perfect for an additional guest suite or living space. Additionally, the separate 1300 sq. ft. guest cottage includes 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a full kitchen and living/dining area. The grounds are immaculately manicured and feature a potting shed, 3 car attached garage as well as a 3 car detached garage, perfect for storing all your lake “toys”. On the lake side you’ll find easy water access and a sandy beach with a 70-foot line dock with water & electric capable of docking up to 4 boats.
Photographer: Kelly Frady
Details: Address: 48 + 50 Blue Heron Way, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5.5 Acres: 2.5 Approx. SF: 5500 Year Built: 2003 School District: Peru Fireplaces: 1 Stories: 2 Heat: Propane/Hot Water, Radiant In-Floor Garage: 3 car attached + 3 car detached View: Mountains, Lake Other details: Includes 2 bedroom cottage on on premises for guests or vacation rental. List Price: $1,590,000
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THE RAMBLE INN
This amazing home known as the “Ramble Inn” boasts 4 apartments that are already providing a profitable income which is ideal for the investment minded, or it can alternatively be used as a great owner occupied property that would pay for your living expenses. Each apartment is unique with its own attractive features, mixture of modern amenities and embracing de-sign details. True craftsmanship is visible at every glance with striking angled room corners, polished wood plank floors, built in and recessed drawers, Skylights, and an abundance of cabinets for storage. Even the garage has been outfitted as an Adirondack Man Cave that serves well for the occasional guest, bonus space for an additional rental or your own personnel work shop. Its spacious backyard offers a chance to quickly enjoy fishing, wading, or floating in the River.
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Price: $385,000
MLS # 172060
WILMINGTON COTTAGE KEENE RIVERFRONTDUPLEX ALONG SILVER LAKE ROAD Two Units -2 Bed, 1 Bath Each -800 Sq. Ft. 1 Bed 1 Bath ~ 600 sq ft ~ Maximized Design. Minutes 3 Bed, 2 Bath ~ 1,824 Sq. Ft. ~ 0.97 Acres Updated to Whiteface ~ Heated Porch ~ Vaulted Ceiling ~ Stone Fireplace ~ Hot Tub ~ Three Tiered Deck ~ Two Car Garage ~ Excellent Rental Opportunity Wilmington
Price: $175,000
MLS #172956
0.61 Acres -Stable, Long Term Rental History Adjacent to Community Center Park and Playground-East Branch Au Sable River Frontage An Income Opportunity Keene Price: $174,500 MLS #151957
Kitchen and Dining Room ~ Lots of Bonus Space ~ Large Master Bedroom ~ Two Car Garage with Partially Finished Overhead Space ~ Large Yard Au Sable Forks Price: $135,000 MLS #172215
3+ACRES-SILVER LAKE 178178ACRE MOUNTAIN OVERLOOK POTTER MOUNTAIN VIEWS 185 feet of frontage on the Crystal Clear waters Acres along Thomasville Road ~ Views of of Silver Lake ~ Property is APA zoned Low Intensity Use ~ Shared Access Road Leads almost to Properties Shoreline ~ Surveyed Very nice Surroundings Black Brook Price: $249,000 MLS# 172384
Whiteface Mountain, the Stephenson Range to the Southwest and Cook Colby, and Bald Mountains to the Northeast ~ Borders the Little Au Sable River ~ Woods Roads and a small meadow Ausable Price: $144,500 MLS # 168988
Valley Road & Route 86 Jay, N.Y. 12941
7.5 Acres overlooking Potter Mountain-Surveyed with an APA permit in place allowing for the construction of: Single Family Home -The views are amazing and the surroundings are very private. Walking distance of Taylor Pond Wilderness Area. Westport Price: $79,900 MLS#150700
Phone: 518-946-2600 Fax: 518-946-2419 www.bastraightrealestate.com ADIRONDACK LIVING REAL ESTATE GUIDE • JUNE 2021 - 11
Tupper Arts reopens with
Kathleen Bigrow showcase Kathleen Bigrow is pulled on a sled by Ed LeBlanc on Raquette Pond in this photo, one of only two known showing the woman who photographed 50 years of Tupper Lake history. (Photo provided)
Kids have fun on skates at the Tupper Lake Municipal Skating Rink in 1980. (Photo - Kathleen Bigrow)
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TUPPER LAKE HISTORY
n May 1, the Tupper Arts Center opened to the public for the first time in seven months, and it kicked things off with a showing of photos from a familiar photographer during a month-long exhibit. For 50 years, Kathleen Bigrow’s pictures were printed in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and Tupper Lake Free Press, the Syracuse HeraldAmerican and the Syracuse Post-Standard as she visually documented the goings-on Jim Lanthier shares the stories behind Kathleen Bigrow’s black-andaround Tupper Lake. Now her white photos of Tupper Lake. (Photo - Aaron Cerbone) photos, containing thousands of negatives, are stored at Tupper emblematic of what Bigrow shot with her camera: Arts, 106 Park St. everything. Her photos show all aspects of Jim Lanthier has been scanning and Tupper Lake life from the 1940s to the 1980s. cataloging these photos for several years now, as a There are photos of parades, horse pulls at sort of curator of her work. This was the third Woodmen’s Days, a truck driving through the Kathleen Bigrow show he’s done, and he said he’s mud, fires, people paddling, relaxing by the lake got content for many more. and showing off big fish. “I could do another 50 of these shows,” Lanthier said anyone living in Tupper Lanthier said. Lake was eligible to have their photo taken by A small collection of Bigrow’s Bigrow: fathers and grandmothers, factory photographs has been featured on his personal workers and bartenders, local bands and anglers. Facebook page for a long time, and those are the He knows a lot of the history behind the ones from the previous two shows. This show photos — who is in them, when that building features newly printed photos, not seen by the burned down, why the Lions Club members were masses in a long time. holding brooms — but he doesn’t know all of it. Lanthier said he spent hours digging He wants people to come in and share their through negatives. Of the 1,400 he digitally knowledge, recognize people and fill in the gaps. scanned in recent months, he selected 114 for the Photos from this show and previous shows gallery’s newest exhibit. He compared it to are for sale. playing the lottery. He spent hours sifting For all the photos Bigrow took, Lanthier through thousands of photos for the best has only two of the photographer herself, which moments. he puts on display at every exhibit. It then takes several hours to scan, catalog Bigrow died in 2014 at the age of 91. and print each picture. It’s tedious, but Lanthier Lanthier plans to keep Bigrow’s work said it’s a labor of love. alive. He recently invested in a new printer for The theme of the May show was “Live, higher-quality black-and-white images and hopes Work, Play,” the town’s slogan. to disseminate Bigrow’s images throughout the Lanthier admits it is a pretty general theme village. and can be applied to most photos. But it’s also
photo credit: carolyn walker
Camp Asulykit A truly once-in-a-lifetime offering in the Adirondack Park. This is the sale of a multi-parcel land holding on Lake Placid. The main parcel comprising 151 acres and 2210 feet of shoreline is the signature piece of the property offering numerous seasonal cottages and buildings on-site including several boathouses with a total of 5 boat slips. Most of the structures are original in nature with the exception of an updated kitchen building. There are also 2 additional parcels in this offering including a small vacant parcel on Buck Island plus a vacant lot with a small dock located adjoining the Lake Placid Lodge property.
OFFERING PRICE: $10,750,000
ADIRONDACKESTATES.COM
2469 MAIN ST. LAKE PLACID, NY - 518.523.2519
Adirondack Land, Camps & River Frontage for Sale RECREATIONAL LAND
ABUTS STATE LAND
ROAD FRONTAGE
PRODUCTIVE TIMBER
Sacandaga River Parcel 17 Acres in Hope
Stony Creek Forest 616 Acres in Bleecker
Rice Brook Forest 870 Acres in Duane
Grasse River Forest 1407 Acres in Russell
A prime weekend camp site property with 1,200’ of frontage along the Main Branch of the Sacandaga River, featuring a series of riffs and pools. It’s a S. ADK setting begging for a summer weekend campfire and picnic overlooking the water.
Long stream frontage, professionally - managed hardwoods, direct proximity to neighboring State Lands & moderately-sloped terrain are all highlights which enhance the land’s recreational, timber and cabin development opportunities.
A Paul Smiths Region large acreage property with long meandering frontage on Rice Brook. Great four season access of Routes 30 & 458 and plenty of outdoor recreational activities make this a great base to explore all the region has to offer.
Come escape to the privacy of this Adirondack hide-away. An off-grid base camp for weekend retreats is tucked a quarter mile into the property on a private meadow. Rolling hardwood mountains provide a scenic backdrop and produce hardwood timber.
$79,000
$595,000
$589,000
$825,000
Michael Tragner, Licensed New York Broker | (802) 233-9040 | info@fountainsland.com
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SPECTACULAR UPPER ST. REGIS WATERFRONT HISTORIC ‘CAMP RUSH’
One of the premier ‘Gilded Age’ Great Camps on Upper St. Regis Lake. This private family compound has year round road access and is situated on a secluded 7.14 acre peninsula with 1400 feet of pristine waterfront. Take a virtual tour on our website.
Exclusively Offered at $5,500,000
Ask for Benjamin Kline or Emily Fogarty
LOVELY UPPER ST. REGIS WATERFRONT CAMP ‘CAMP RENDEZVOUS’
This family compound on Upper St. Regis includes a boathouse with a second story den boasting wonderful views of water and mountains. The main camp includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths plus a screened in guest lean-to for the pleasure of sleeping close to nature. The property is on 8.2 acres with 500 feet of shoreline and a sandy swimming beach Camp Rendezvous is one of the few road access properties on Upper St. Regis.
Exclusively Offered at $1,500,000
Ask for Emily Fogarty
CAMP LOON DANCE
What an incredible opportunity to purchase Camp Loon Dance situated on the shores of Upper St Regis for $1,400,000. This cozy camp has two cabins which sleeps 8 people total. The 4+ acre property has 500’ of sandy shoreline, boathouse and waterfront gazebo. Exclusively listed by Rob Grant & Associates and Benjamin Kline. Call 518-572-6132 to schedule a showing.
Exclusively Offered at $1,400,000
Ask for Benjamin Kline
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PEOPLE & PLACES RIGHT: Tupper Lake running back Owen Gonyea is swarmed by the Saranac Lake defense during a running play.
ABOVE:The Tupper Lake offensive line gets set to clash with Saranac Lake’s defense on a play in the second half. LEFT: Tupper Lake sophomore quarterback Jayden Farnsworth pitches the ball to a teammate.
Saranac Lake vs. Tupper Lake High School Football
ABOVE: Saranac Lake senior co-captain David Warner celebrates with his teammates after their victory over Tupper Lake.
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What a find! This immaculate former cure cottage in the historic Helen Hill district features three rental units with original hardwood floors, two private decks, washer and dryers in each unit, and all the charm you hope for in a home from this era. This historic jewel is only a few steps from downtown Saranac Lake, the farmer’s market, and the Hotel Saranac in one direction, and Mt. Baker and Moody Pond in the other. Perfect for investors or “househackers” -- live in one unit and rent the others! $299,000
This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home borders the Beechwood development at the end of a quiet dead-end street, just outside the village. The living space, featuring many recent updates, is all on one level with a deck that opens to a large private backyard. The lower level has been finished into a bonus family room while the garage space boasts a half bath, space for a workshop and storage galore! $250,000
Multi-Family Zoned Commercial, Lake Placid This is the best deal in Lake Placid! Loads of potential await at this multi-family home located on one of Lake Placid’s main arteries, close to Main Street and area schools. This property features 2 existing rental spaces but can be easily converted to a single-family home, long- or short-term rentals, or office space, with the lot configuration allowing for ample parking. The location and potential for growth make it a must see! Bonus — no rental cap at this location! $268,000
High Visibility Commercial Lot, Saranac Lake This 12.76 acre commercial property on one of Saranac Lake’s main access roads has limitless potential for business and/or residential use. Adjacent to Ampersand Bay and the Saranac Lake Marina and across Edgewood Road from the Saranac Lake High School, this lot has high visibility and is located just outside the village limits. $599,000
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A rare opportunity for townhome living in the village of Saranac Lake! This 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath unit features views of the pond and mountains from both the second story balcony and first floor covered patio. Many improvements have been made by this owner including new windows, carpeting, lighting, painting and woodwork. $225,000
Steps from Lake Flower, this updated and spacious split-level ranch is an incredible find! With 4+ bedrooms and 3 full baths, many recent updates, and a spectacular fully fenced backyard, this house won’t be around for long. Just a stone’s throw from downtown Saranac Lake, the farmer’s market, and all Saranac Lake schools, call us to see it today! $350,000
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t was a Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Jeff Potter was oblivious to the chill of the Olympic Center ice as light blue-and-white medal ribbons hung out of his jacket pocket. He was in his best version of heaven at the time — standing in front of Mike Ramsey, Dave Christian and other members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. They were on the ice after the Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp’s gold-medal game. In the same arena, now named for 1980 Olympic hockey coach Herb Brooks, where a team of 20 young Americans won a 4-3
“Miracle on Ice” game against the Soviet Union then a 4-2 game against Finland for the gold medal. Thirty-nine years later, as the Olympians and fantasy campers sat for the official camp photo, Potter glanced at the Lake Placid News editor, as if to say, “Don’t take my picture.” Then he moved along. He had things to do. He was co-director of the fantasy camp and events director for the state Olympic Regional Development Authority. At the end of April, Potter retired from ORDA after being there for 36 years. It’s events such as the
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ORDA manages the 1932 and 1980 Olympic venues, including the Olympic Center arenas, Olympic Speedskating Oval, Olympic Jumping Complex and Olympic Sports Complex at Mount Van Hoevenberg as well as the Whiteface Mountain Ski Center in Wilmington, Gore Mountain Ski Center in North Creek and Belleayre Mountain Ski Center in the Catskills. “We are the premier legacy organization from an Olympic Games. There’s nothing like it in the world. And we continue to keep all these facilities going. We keep bringing young athletes in to help them prepare, to chase a dream, and hopefully they succeed.” Potter, who lives in Wilmington, plans on staying in the Adirondacks after retirement, possibly working part time helping with the Winter World University Games in 2023. He is also helping raise money to install a Miracle on Ice monument in Lake Placid.
Below: Jeff Potter is seen during the 2019 Miracle on Ice Fantasy Camp at the Olympic Center’s Herb Brooks Arena. He was co-director of the camp at the time. (Photos - Andy Flynn)
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Do w n sizin g m ig htb e a llthe ra g e n o w ,b u tso m e life circu m sta n cesstillreq u ire livin g la rg er. W hether yo u r fa m ily isg ettin g rea d y to exp a n d ,yo u a re w elco m in g o ther m em b ersu n d er yo u r ro o f o r yo u a re ju stlo o kin g to ha ve a little m o re b rea thin g ro o m ,u p sizin g m ig htb e in yo u r n ea r fu tu re. Remember that purchasing a larger home is a sizable investment — quite literally — and one that should not be taken without considering the following factors. CRUNCH THE NUMBERS Knowing what you can afford is an obvious first step in any home search, but it also is important to consider what you might need to give up in order to acquire more square footage. Are you willing to leave your current neighborhood or school district? Are you okay with purchasing a home with a few projects, rather than something move-in ready? Asking yourself these
questions will help you keep your financial priorities front and center in your search. MORE SPACE VS. MORE HOUSE Do you really need a bigger house or do you need a better utilization of space? Perhaps the number of square feet you currently live in would be fine if it were organized in a different way or had a more open layout design. Assess what you dislike about your current home. Do you need extra bedrooms or just more closet space? Or perhaps your home’s size is working for you but the outside space is not.
THINK RESALE While you might need a bigger home, you can’t ignore the trends suggesting that people are feeling happier living in less square footage. Be sure to purchase only the space you need and will use. This also makes features such as location, neighborhood, school district and walkability all the more important in your new (and bigger) home search. Even if a home seems perfect, it is likely that your life circumstances will change and you will downsize again in your life. It’s always best to purchase your home through future buyers’ eyes as well as your own.
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New Year. New Goals. We’re here to help! • Home Mortgages • Home Equity Lines • Saving Plans • Educations Savings • Vehicle Loans • Retirement Planning
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Anne Porter and Associates 1758 Main Street, Keeseville, NY 12944 Ph 518-834-7608 Fax 518-834-7676 www.anneporter.com • AnnePorterRE@gmail.com
YOUR LOCAL LAKEFRONT & ADIRONDACK PROPERTY SPECIALIST Anne Porter and Associates is pleased to announce the merger with the Davidson Real Estate Group. With this new partnership comes the expansion of services to include short and long term rentals, as well as vacation rentals throughout the Lake Champlain Region. Whether you are buying, selling, or looking to rent, we are full service realtors with over 75 years of combined experience in both residential and commercial real estate.
Back Row: Craig Carter, Sue Ann Carter, Beth Spoor, Terry Jandreau Front Row: Barbara Davidson, Clark Davidson — Not Pictured: Jeff Wisell
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HOME INSPECTOR RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL For your Protection...Get a Home Inspection”
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Toll Free: (877) 602-1889 80 Park Street, Tupper Lake, NY 12986 • (518) 359-9797 Long Lake, NY 12847 • (518) 624-5531
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$849,000 MLS #170469
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• 2BR, 2BA Adirondack ranch style home on .52 acres. • 100’ of lakefront, oversized deck and a one stall floating boathouse.
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$325,000 MLS #170745
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• 1 BR, 1 BA private log cabin. • Offers one of the most majestic inhabited views in the Adirondacks.
$555,000 MLS #166474
• Fully equipped with ice cream machines and full-service grill. • Ample parking and plenty of outdoor dining space. • Ten 1BR cabins provide a steady rental stream all year long.
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• 925’ of riverfront, 36 boat slips w/expansion potential. • 2BR main house and 3 stand alone cottages.
• 00 Mix Lane, Long Lake, NY • Private 10 acre lot on a town maintained lot.
$650,000 MLS #172059
$350,000 MLS #170465
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