NOT LISTED FOR SALE

159 Riverside Dr Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Saranac Lake Area

Estimated Value: $801,000 - $1,200,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,770 Sq Ft
$382/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 19, 2017

Last sale price $655,000 $236 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,441 / mo

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2017

Waterfront in your backyard! With a 150 feet of deep water shoreline, this impressive 4 bedroom home is perched above Lake Flower with lake and mountain views. Recently upgraded with loads of light it offers a beautifully equipped kitchen with large L-shaped breakfast bar, adjoining dining area and 2 bedrooms on the main level. Expansive open deck for entertaining plus family room with fireplace. Access to 25 miles of boating, with boathouse and garage. Fully furnished

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dick Sampson

Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. License #30SA0475226 Listed on: 04/03/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Dick Sampson

Merrill L. Thomas, Inc. License #30SA0475226 Listed on: 04/03/2017

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,517

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 16,988 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Deck
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Lake
  • Mountain

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,770 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • French Doors
  • Partially Finished Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 458.46-2-4

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Waterfront Owned by Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,517

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0.39 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Lake Flower
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Directions: From Main Street light go past Little Italy and make left onto Kiwassa Rd. go .3 mile make left onto Riverside Drive .3 mile to #159 on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2770.0
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Raised Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 5669.19
  • Financial Details Village Taxes: 7218.83
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Jetted Tub, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Living Area: 2770.0
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s), Insulated Windows
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Jetted Tub: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Views
  • View: Lake, Mountain(s), Water
  • Waterfront Features: Lake, Owned Waterfront
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Other Structures: Boat House
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Lake2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Lighting: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Waterfront Features:Owned Waterfront: Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Door Features:French Doors: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Deck, Driveway, Paved
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Deck: Yes

Utilities

  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Association Fee Includes:None26: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Saranac Lake

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.4
  • Parcel #: 458.46-2-4
  • Zoning: Residential
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 16517.0

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 17, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$1,058,905

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2017
Closed on
Jun 30, 2017
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Dick Sampson
Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Dick Sampson
Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
List Price
$665,000
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.41%
Original Mortgage
$392,500
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2007
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2000
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

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    Jack Yao

    Realmart Realty, LLC

    (732) 838-6992

    1,395 Total Sales

    2 in Saranac Lake

    $165K - $219K Price Range

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    Kira Witherwax

    Responds Quickly

    REMAX North Country

    (518) 802-4206

    182 Total Sales

    1 in Saranac Lake

    $205,000 Price

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  • Ron Deragon Real Estate Agent - Reliable Realty NNY

    Ron Deragon

    Reliable Realty NNY

    (518) 802-4096

    59 Total Sales

    1 in Saranac Lake

    $292,500 Price

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    Jodi Gunther

    Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

    (518) 302-2352

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    17 in Saranac Lake

    $75K - $640K Price Range

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  • David Trahey Real Estate Agent - The Reynolds Group of Lake Placid, LLC

    David Trahey

    The Reynolds Group of Lake Placid, LLC

    (518) 302-2972

    38 Total Sales

    7 in Saranac Lake

    $140K - $435K Price Range

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  • Chase Jermano Real Estate Agent - Tina Leonard Real Estate, LLC

    Chase Jermano

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$28,000 --
$655,000 --
$615,000 --
-- --
$255,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $53,882
Previous Owner $392,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/12/2023 08/12/23 Off Market $655,000 -- --
07/19/2017 07/19/17 Sold $655,000 -1.5% $236 / Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2017 04/03/17 For Sale $665,000 -- $240 / Sq Ft
Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,578 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2024 $19,578 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2023 $19,608 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2022 $18,868 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2021 $18,581 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2020 $17,981 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2019 $17,965 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2018 $17,433 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2017 $17,384 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2016 $16,517 $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2015 -- $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
2014 -- $617,100 $311,200 $305,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Dick Sampson Real Estate Agent - Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Dick Sampson

    Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

    (518) 524-3256

    24 Total Sales

    Dick Sampson
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2017

    Francis (Bob) Miller

    Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.

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Map

Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS

MLS Number: 158909

APN: 164601-458-046-0002-004-000-0000

New York Franklin County Saranac Lake 12983

159 Riverside Dr, Saranac Lake, NY

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