Placid Ranch is a rare find of 306.03 acres of private land located in the Adirondack Park within a short drive of Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Unlimited potential for personal use. Classified by the Adirondack Park Agency as Resource Management, this tranquil acreage has been approved as a two lot subdivision creating a 147.96 acre parcel and a 158.07 acre parcel. Improvements include a 10,000 sq. ft. commercial use pole barn with electric and a 5,000 sq. ft. fabric storage barn. Compatible uses include single family residential, agriculture, forestry and commercial storage.
Existing groomed trails run throughout the property for hiking, cross country skiing, mountain biking, camping, (Adirondack log lean-to on site) snowmobiling and horseback riding. Accessible by gated private road entrance and minutes to the Adirondack Regional Airport with daily access to airports in Boston and New York. Meadow, ridge and forest views make this a serene setting for a ranch, equestrian facility or a gentleman's farm.
Current zoning allows for 6 individual building sites based on a required minimum of 42.7 acres/lot.
Lot/land
$1,795,000
412 Nys Rte #86, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
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306.03Acres
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306.03 Acres Lot
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What's special
Private landExisting groomed trails
- 351 days |
- 164 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 10, 2025 at 11:17am
Listing by:
Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService 518-523-3333,
Mark Adler
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 202127
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Property
Features
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Gate,Stone
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Forest, Meadow, Mountain(s), Pasture, Ridge, Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 306.03 Acres
- Features: Agricultural, Cleared, Level, Many Trees, Meadow, Pasture, Subdivided, Wetlands, Wooded, Timber
- Topography: Level,Wetlands
Details
- Parcel number: 5.100
- Special conditions: Trust
- Other equipment: Other
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Underground
- Sewer: None
- Water: Well Needed
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Internet Connected, Sewer Not Available, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saranac Lake
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $781,250
- Annual tax amount: $9,864
- Date on market: 4/14/2025
- Date available: 04/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 4/22/2025 | Price change | $1,795,000-0.3% |
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| 4/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,800,000-7.7% |
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| 2/6/2025 | Listing removed | $1,950,000+39.3% |
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| 6/18/2024 | Price change | $1,400,000-28.2% |
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| 6/14/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
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Estimated monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12983
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bloomingdale SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.3 mi
- 7/10Saranac Lake Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.3 mi
- 6/10Saranac Lake Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Local experts in 12983
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