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Picturesque double island charmer surrounded by the calm waters of Oseetah Lake and the Adirondack Mountains. Enjoy the serenity of nature and wildlife from Twin Islands rich in Adirondack history! The islands are bridged by a 2slip, 2-story boat house central to the living structures that can host up to 18. The main cabin features high ceiling living space, updated modern kitchen, one bedroom, one bath, a bonus loft, cut-stone fireplace and opens to a separate outdoor patio. Guest Cabin features a well-lit foyer, updated modern kitchen, family room, dining area, sitting area, woodstove, one bedroom and one bath. The quaint cabins are adorned with many windows providing bright interiors. New additional space includes a separate bunkhouse and 2-story tree house. Comes partially furnished with motorized and non-motorized watercraft. Meandering boardwalks, spacious decks and swim deck are perfect for exploring, entertaining or relaxing. This once in a lifetime opportunity offering peace for the soul, awaits the quintessential outdoor enthusiast!
Details: Structures: Main Cabin, 2-Slip Boat House, Bunkhouse, Tree House. Baths: 2 1/2 Acres: 1 Year Built: 1907 School District: Saranac Lake
Fireplaces: 2 Heat: Electric Baseboard / Wood Stove View: Lake and Mountains List Price: $1,600,000
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MULTI FAMILY, TUPPER LAKE: This village home has been recently updated and is in very good condition. This rental property has a 3 BR, 1.5 BA apt., 1 BR, 1 BA apt. & a separate 2 BR, 1 BA cottage. $225,000
ALSTEAD HILL, KEENE: Beautiful 22.5 acre wooded building lot on Eisenglass Mountain in the Town of Keene, a large parcel that spans both sides of the mountain with potential for spectacular views. $230,000
ROOSEVELT LANE BLOOMINGDALE: This beautiful 1.5 story, 3 BR, 2 BR home has a fabulous kitchen w/granite countertops, S/S appliances, breakfast nook, custom fireplace, hrdwd floors, new windows. $250,000
MULTI FAMILY, SARANAC LAKE: Large 4 unit apartment building in a great location, walkable to waterfront, restaurants, stores. Separate electric meters for each apt. 2 -2 BR apartments, 1 -1 BR, and 1-3 BR. Being sold “As Is”. $274,900
WATERFRONT, OLD FORGE: Steamboat Lodge is a wonderfully maintained, turn-key, year round vacation home in the Adirondacks,3 BR, 3 BA, 2 family rms, a covered deck, boat slip, shared sandy beach. $659,000
WATERFRONT, LAKE PLACID: Year round, road access under $3 million! 2.5 wooded acres on the Western Shore, direct views of Whiteface, beautifully finished 3BR, 2BA ADK home, 2 slip boathouse and summer kitchen. $2,890,000
BEAR CUB, LAKE PLACID: Known as the Peacock farm, this spectacular 4 BR, 2 BA property offers 31.2 acres with breathtaking views of the High Peaks. One of the most desired locations in Lake Placid with walking trails on site. $2,290,000
INVESTMENT PROPERTY, LAKE PLACID: Main level currently a bistro with off street parking, newly constructed apts on 2nd and 3rd levels, high traffic, high visibility on main thoroughfare! $925,000
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
HICKS LANE, MALONE: 4 BR, 2.5 BA, with 3 fireplaces, hardwood floors, high end finishes throughout this 4146 sq. ft. home. 85 private acres, walkout basement, garage, outbuildings, minutes to golf, boating, skiing. $525,000
WHITEFACE LODGE, LAKE PLACID: One, two and three bedroom units for sale in this luxurious Adirondack private residence club. Views, dining, and amenities galore just waiting for you to enjoy. $30,000 - $80,000 per interval
UPDATED RANCH, WILMINGTON: Very nice ranch house located 3 miles from Whiteface Mountain. This 3 bedroom home has a private back yard with mature trees and a view of Whiteface Mountain. Updated interior. $329,000
46.8 ACRE ESTATE, LAKE PLACID: Rare French Normandy inspired estate on Bear Cub Lane, sweeping High Peaks views, 7 BR, 7 BA, beautiful tranquil setting, an outdoorsmen’s paradise at your doorstep. $4,190,000
RESIDENTIAL LOTS, LAKE PLACID: 4.58 acre residential development opportunity available. Wooded parcel adjacent to State land features level terrain. Water, sewer & electric roadside. $2,100,000
WATERFRONT, LAKE PLACID: 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
HINKLEY LAKE, COLD BROOK: Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA Adirondack waterfront year round home with 407’ lakefront and 12.5 acres with trails in hardwood forest for all season sports. Enjoy postcard views and sunsets! $699,000
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Don’t miss out! 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.
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Rockledge Treehouse, Saranac Lake This beautiful and meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home is tucked among the treetops of the highly sought-after Rockledge neighborhood. The property features a spacious kitchen with generous storage, main bedroom with en-suite bath, a walk-out lower level with 2nd living room, and a heated garage. And, while all of Saranac Lake, Moody Pond, and Mt. Baker are within easy walking distance, there are no village taxes on this quiet street. Make this your home — or your home away from home — today! $418,000
Main Street Multi-Family, Tupper Lake A great investment opportunity in the heart of the village of Tupper Lake! The property includes a house with garage plus a duplex with 2 apartments. The house is 1250 sq ft with 3 bedrooms, screened in porch and private backyard. Duplex Apt 1 has 1 bedroom; Apt 2 has 2 bedrooms. Live in the house and rent the duplex or rent all 3! These 2 properties are being sold as one on .77 acres walkable to downtown. $129,900
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Maryland Ave., Saranac Lake Steps from Lake Flower, and walkable to town, the Farmer’s Market, schools, restaurants, and all the village has to offer! This great home is located in a quiet neighborhood with three bedrooms and 2 baths on the walk-in first floor. Basement area boasts an additional two bedrooms with one bath. Updated kitchen and attached 1 car garage. Deck overlooking wooded backyard with seasonal filtered lake views. Large 1 acre lot. $310,000
Back Bay Cabin, Saranac Inn Enjoy deeded access to Upper Saranac Lake and only a short walk to the first tee at the Saranac Inn Golf Course with this historic cabin in the Back Bay Association. In summer, relish the private sandy beach, canoe racks, and your own screened porch. In winter, take in the filtered lake views and access to skiing, snowmobiling and ski mountains in just about every direction. $299,000
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Red Cottage Hideaway, Rainbow Lake
Extraordinary opportunity in the village! Wooded and private, yet walking distance to everything Saranac Lake has to offer...shopping, dining, lakes, rivers and schools. The land has potential to become a wonderful single home property that feels secluded from the everyday grind. Boasting almost 5 acres, the option to subdivide offers a private setting for several homes. This is a must see and worth the time to walk the lot! $99,500
Peaceful and private 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located minutes from Jones Pond, Rainbow Lake and Paul Smith’s College and a short drive to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Paddle, ski, fish, and hike and be back home in a flash. This home has a strong rental history, is fully wired to a generator and handicap accessible. $250,000
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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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Au Sable Forks Golf Course
Long established 9 hole golf course situate on 143 acres overlooking panoramic views the Adirondack mountains. Many 4×4 roads and trails throughout the golf course. Stunning views of Whiteface and the Great Range from the higher elevations. Bar and grill would need to need to be re-opened. Previously planned expansion could allow for additional 9 holes. Maintenance building for equipment service and storage. Deed restricted to continuous use as a Golf Course.
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frontage on Rolling Mill Hill road, Public Water and Electric Utilities Accessible ~ APA Zoned Rural Use multiple building rights are possible Abundant Wildlife, Woods Roads and Privacy Jay Price: $345,000 MLS #163003
Large Foyer ~ Kitchen that has Ample Cabinets for Storage and Rock Faced Kitchen Island ~ Master Bedroom ~ Private and Spacious Back Yard that overlooks Mountain Views Chesterfield Price: $160,000 MLS#174152
Woodstove on a Brick Hearth ~ Large Country Kitchen ~ Covered Porch overlooking a Private back yard ~ Attached 1 Car Garage ~ Close to Village Amenities Au Sable Forks Price: $130,000 MLS# 173758
562,100 ACRES - JOHN BLISS ROAD feet of frontage on John Bliss Road ~
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POTTER MOUNTAIN VIEWS
185 feet of frontage on the Crystal Clear waters of 7.5 Acres overlooking Potter Mountain ~ Surveyed New Bridge Book Cascades through the property Silver Lake ~ Property is APA zoned Low Intensity with an APA permit in place allowing for the construction of Single Surveyed ~Previous approval for a 9 lot subdivision Use ~ Shared Access Road Leads almost to Properties Family Home ~ The views are amazing and the surroundings are ~ Drilled Well ~ Woods Roads for ATV, Cross Shoreline ~ Surveyed Very nice Surroundings. very private. Walking distance of Taylor Pond Wilderness Area Country Sking or Hiking Black Brook Price: $249,000 MLS# 172384 Black Brook Price: $79,900 MLS #150700 Wilmington Price: $299,000 MLS# 174001
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A rare opportunity to own a large tract of land in Lake Placid! This expansive property runs along both sides of Route 86, just outside of the Village, with 13.35 acres on the North side and 40.08 acres on the South side. Adirondack Park Agency Rural Use Zoning provides a potential for more than one home site with proper permitting. Enjoy access to private Mud Pond on the South side of the property. An outdoor enthusiast’s dream, this land offers close proximity to many trailheads, including the Jack Rabbit Trail, Pitchoff, Cascade and Porter mountains. Bordering state land, the outdoor adventures are endless! Own your very own piece of the Adirondacks with this beautiful property.
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ashi “Techung” Sharzur and his wife, Olga “Sisa” Salgado, want to put down roots in Lake Placid, and one local organization hopes to rally the community to make that happen. AuSable Valley Habitat for Humanity, for the first time in the group’s history, is in the process of building a new home for the couple on a property off The Commons Way. On Tuesday, July 27, a small group of volunteers was on site pouring concrete for the basement walls. They began working on the house about two weeks ago, but this project is something AuSable Valley chapter officials have talked about for the past two years, according to HFH Board Member Steve Sama. “Habitat for Humanity does about one house every two years here,” Sama said. “This is the first Habitat for Humanity house in Lake Placid. We kind of think that’s a big deal, especially given the need for housing here.” Sama, who moved to this area from Long Island in 2014, has been working in construction his entire adult life. There’s a high demand for luxury home construction in Lake Placid, and developers can make a lot of money building homes for the wealthy, according to Sama. He believes that’s why more developers haven’t taken on affordable housing projects, despite the overwhelming need in Lake Placid. Sama hopes this volunteer-driven construction of the couple’s home — plus Fawn Valley, an affordable housing development slated for construction on Wesvalley Road, which he is
also involved with — will serve as a model and encourage other developers to take on similar projects. Techung is a Tibetan musician. Sisa is a dancer originally from Ecuador. “It is heartwarming to feel that we will have a place to call home in the near future,” Techung wrote in an email. Techung’s parents, alongside some 100,000 other Tibetans, fled Tibet to escape Chinese oppression. They settled in India. “In my entire life, in India and in the USA — I’ve lived here over 30 years — I never felt settled because I have been missing my home country deeply,” he wrote. “This housing project is giving me a sense of longing and settling. My wife and I have the support of our family and we’re ready to start working on our housing project. We feel totally blessed.” The couple was asked to attend a first-time homebuyers program as part of the approval process, and they required to put in 500 hours of “sweat equity” into their home. In exchange, they’ll have a no-interest mortgage with Habitat for Humanity. The land the home is being built on was donated by Lake Placid real estate agency Engel & Völkers, Sama said. The land itself will be turned over to the Adirondack Community Housing Trust, which will lease the property back to the couple for about $25 per month. If all goes well, the Techung and Sisa will have their own home in Lake Placid by the end of the year.
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Village home with rental income! Currently set up as a 3-unit but could be converted back to a single family home. Enjoy the benefits of home ownership and have rental income to help cover expenses. Huge 2 story, recently renovated 3-bedroom apartment situated in the front of the home. Two private screened porches on both the first and second floor. Easy access for the 1-bedroom apartment on the first floor. The one bedroom apartment on the second floor has its own porch with lake views. Large backyard with plenty of space for all to enjoy. Convenient location close to the public school and only a short walk to downtown. MLS# 173874
Absolutely immaculate log home on the water with frontage on Lake Simond. Large open living room/dining room done in the traditional Adirondack style with tremendous views. First and second floor screened porches. Second floor family room/den combination with a full bath. Finished room on the second floor of the garage. This property comes turn-key and includes well maintained docks and much more. Access to Tupper Lake, Raquette River, and beyond. MLS# 173951
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Incredible 5 bedroom, 4 bath log home located in a desirable neighborhood. Beautiful Great Room with cathedral ceilings and french doors leading out to a large private deck and back yard. Brazilian Cherry flooring and woodwork throughout the spacious rooms. Main floor master bedroom suite as well as additional bedroom suites on the second floor. This property includes a private gated beach that offers swimming, boating, fishing and more, as well a maintained trails around the association for walking and other recreational use. MLS# 174234
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CAMP PINEBROOK 425 Gilpin Bay Road, Saranac Lake, NY One of the Crown Jewels of the Adirondacks is now up for sale. Originally built for Levi P. Morton, a Vice President of the United States, this camp is tastefully positioned with optimal southern exposure along its 300 feet of shoreline along Upper Saranac Lake. The three-bedroom “Marcy Cottage” offers year round comfort inside its rich cypress walls, with multiple stone fireplaces and a recently upgraded kitchen. “Whiteface Cottage” is a quiet, private retreat, boasting a large master bedroom with vaulted ceilings. Enchanting windows, doors and dormers add to this structure’s charm. Large decks, screen house, tennis court, hot tub, groomed flower gardens, two stall garage, as well as deeded access to the boathouse and dock, enhance the attraction of this offering. Lovingly restored and maintained over the last twenty years, all that is left for future owners is to enjoy this property! Being sold fully furnished.
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4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH on 22.5 acres of private land. Spacious and full of sun light. Coffer ceilings with custom moldings. Large bonus room on the upper level with plenty of storage. Close to Lake Champlain, Port Kent- Amtrak, golf courses and Lake Placid. MLS #173248
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Prime Land for Sale 94 acres with 1/2 mile of frontage on the Ausable River. It has great views and is close to the High Peaks and Lake Placid. $299,000
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tuck at home at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Saranac Lake native Traci Marie Wagner had only her dog, Maggie, to keep her company. Wagner loved Maggie, a great dane-mastiff. She’d had the dog for 11 years, and it helped her through some of the hardest times in her life just by being there. With no family or kids to keep her busy during the pandemic, Maggie brought her a lot of comfort. Then she was gone. “(Maggie) passed away during the heat of COVID last July, on my birthday, nonetheless,” Wagner said. “It really made me realize how much she provided for me in my life, because it’s just me. I didn’t have a family to fall back on or kids to keep me busy, drive me crazy. It was just this huge void.” Losing a pet, even without the added impact of a pandemic, can be heartwrenching. Much like losing a family member, people process the grief of losing a pet in different ways. “I ended up just focusing 100% on work and just working all of the time,” she said. Wagner is the general manager of Adirondack Health’s Medical Fitness Center in Lake Placid. The facility was closed for months last year. She worked remotely from March until the end of June, before the facility gradually reopened starting later that summer. Wagner, even while dealing with her grief, worked a lot to help get the facility back up and running. “I look back on it now and think ... that was probably not the healthiest thing to do,” she said.
“It was my way of coping.” After Maggie died, Wagner thought she wouldn’t get another pet for at least another 10 years. Then came a text message from Wagner’s hairdresser. She suggested getting a dog that was up for adoption, and that conversation led to Wagner doing some research about the breed, which led to her finding a breeder in Vermont. Then she met Zelda. Zelda, a Bracco Italiano — also known as an Italian pointer — is a 15week-old puppy bred in Vermont. Like most dogs her age, Zelda is playful and energetic with a friendly disposition. After Maggie died, Wagner found herself wanting that companionship with a dog again. She did some research on therapy dogs and thought by getting Zelda, the dog could not only help her but others. “The first thing I noticed with having her ... I was like, ‘Wow, I haven’t laughed like that in a really long time,’” Wagner said. Wagner thinks it’ll take about a year to get Zelda trained and licensed as a therapy dog. Asked if there’s been a moment while training Zelda that Wagner felt they were making some progress, Wagner pointed to the dog’s ability to not eat a treat until she’s told to. “She’s so goofy when she does it. It’ll be right in front of her nose and she kind of bats her hands at it, but she won’t touch it. She won’t take it until I tell her it’s OK and I give it to her,” she said.
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