198 Co Rte 50

Lake Clear, NY 12945

$1,100,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,332 Sq. Ft.
— / Sq. Ft.
2,332
Sq. Ft.
—
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/20/21Virtual Tour
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Description

Established shortly after the Civil War, this historic farm boasts hundreds of acres of both woodland and fields, outbuildings, waterfront on a quiet pond, as well as a lovingly restored farmhouse. Views of the High Peaks tower in the distance beyond the picturesque rolling meadows, next to a grand barn, in which multiple horses could be housed. The home, now well insulated, with many new improvements, with the exposed old beams, displays warmth and charm that is not easily duplicated. The large...Established shortly after the Civil War, this historic farm boasts hundreds of acres of both woodland and fields, outbuildings, waterfront on a quiet pond, as well as a lovingly restored farmhouse. Views of the High Peaks tower in the distance beyond the picturesque rolling meadows, next to a grand barn, in which multiple horses could be housed. The home, now well insulated, with many new improvements, with the exposed old beams, displays warmth and charm that is not easily duplicated. The large kitchen, inviting living room, sun filled bedrooms and wrap around porch make this place even more appealing. Multiple fields have been maintained that could but used for a variety of livestock or farming purposes. Well stocked with both hardwood and softwood, there woods provide a variety of forestry opportunities. Properties this size, without conservation easements, with rural zoning are quite rare! Check out the 3D tour of the house in the listing.
  1. Listed by Jonathan Gorgas • Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
    P: (518)-637-2873 C: (518)-637-2873 adirondackjonny@gmail.com

Property Details for 198 Co Rte 50

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
View
Mountain(s), Rural, Trees/Woods
Has View
Yes
Waterfront Features
Pond
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Residential
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2026 12:58 PM

Property Details for 198 Co Rte 50

StatusClosed
MLS #170390
Days on Market402
Taxes$10,003 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeFarm
MLS TypeResidential / Farm
Year Built1870
Lot Size524.00 AC
CountyFranklin County
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Location

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Sold By Guide Boat Realty, LLC

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Building Information for 198 Co Rte 50

Lot Size524.00 AC

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Principal and Interest

$5,481

Property Taxes

$834

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Property Information for 198 Co Rte 50

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Turn off Route 186 onto Donaldson Road, then left onto County Route 50 (McMaster Rd). Property starts at the train track crossing.
  • Latitude: 44.34816053
  • Longitude: -74.21982612
  • MLS Area Major: Lake Clear, Upper Saranac Lake
  • MLS Area Minor: Lake Clear, Upper Saranac Lake
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: Harrietstown
  • Water Body Name: Mccauley Pond
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 445.-1-1.100
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,003.00
School Information
  • High School District: Saranac Lake
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Farm, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Acres: 524.0
  • Lot Size Area: 524.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2.282544E7
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2332.0
  • Building Area Total: 2332.0
  • Documents Available: Lead Paint, Property Condition
  • Living Area: 2332.0
  • Property Sub Type: Farm
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1870
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Outbuilding
Farm Information
  • Horse: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor, Washer
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Integer Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Heating: Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Office
Room 2
  • Room Type: Great Room
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room 7
  • Room Type: Dining Room
Room 8
  • Room Type: Game Room
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom
Room 12
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Rental
Tenant Information
  • Occupant Type: Owner

Property History for 198 Co Rte 50

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2021

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

$1,100,000—
Sep 27, 2021

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

—
Aug 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

$1,250,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2021

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

$1,100,000
09/27/2021

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

—
08/21/2020

Listed (Active)

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170390

$1,250,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 198 Co Rte 50

Taxable ValueLand$369,900Additions$209,700Total$579,600
Home Facts
Beds5Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,332 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,332 SqFtStories2Lot Size22,825,440 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1870Zoning02 - SINGLE RCountyFRANKLINAPN164689 445.-1-1.100

Schools near 198 Co Rte 50

This home is within Saranac Lake Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Petrova Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Saranac Lake Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Saranac Lake Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bloomingdale School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Petrova Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Saranac Lake Middle School
Public6 to 8

Saranac Lake Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Bloomingdale School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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