Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds909 sqft
5985 Sentinel Rd, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
1924Year Built
$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

The house sits back from the road so you have privacy yet close to all that Lake Placid has to offer. You are walking distance from dining, shopping and the lake. Minutes away from hiking and skiing. The property is zoned commercial and currently has long term tenants. The back yard is fenced in and the it offers an enclosed front porch. Whether you choose to make this your home, second home, business or rental, it is a must see!The house sits back from the road so you have privacy yet close to all that Lake Placid has to offer. You are walking distance from dining, shopping and the lake. Minutes away from hiking and skiing. The property is zoned commercial and currently has long term tenants. The back yard is fenced in and the it offers an enclosed front porch. Whether you choose to make this your home, second home, business or rental, it is a must see!
  • Listed by: Marla McGinnis 518.569.3247 marla@acreadk.com • Acre Adk
Listing closed: 02/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS, MLS#: 170064

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$200,000

Avg days on market

119

Sale-to-list ratio

89.7%

Lake Placid, NY

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Location

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Property Information for 5985 Sentinel Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,568 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Essex County
  • Architectural Style: Old Style
  • Has View: Yes
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Commercial
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Lot Size: 0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From points west NY Rt 86 to Old Military/County Hwy 35. Left onto Station St Right onto Sentinel Rd. House will be on the right. From points East Exit 30 from I-87. NY-73 toward Keene. Continue to Lake Placid. House will be on the left. The house sits at the top of a shared driveway.
  • Latitude: 44.273202
  • Longitude: -73.980611
  • MLS Area Major: Lake Placid
  • MLS Area Minor: Lake Placid
  • Senior Community: No
  • Township: N Elba
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 42.255-3-14.000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,568.00
School Information
  • High School District: Lake Placid
Parking
  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Garage
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 909.0
  • Building Area Total: 909.0
  • Living Area: 909.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1924
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Asphalt
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Kennel
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Porch
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Partial, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 14
Room Information
Room 1
  • Type: Game Room
Room 2
  • Type: Den
Room 5
  • Type: Living Room
  • Description: 14'6"x12'5"
Room 6
  • Type: Kitchen
Room 7
  • Description: 20'x9'8"
Room 8
  • Type: Bathroom
  • Description: 8'x7'
Room 9
  • Type: Bedroom 3
Room 10
  • Type: Dining Room
Room 11
  • Type: Great Room
Room 12
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Description: 12'x7'8"

Property History for 5985 Sentinel Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 25, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453553488

$182,000
Feb 25, 2021

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170064

$182,000
Oct 29, 2020

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170064

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/25/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453553488

$182,000
02/25/2021

Sold

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170064

$182,000
10/29/2020

Pending

Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS #170064

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Public Records for 5985 Sentinel Road

Taxable ValueLand$93,900Additions$120,300Total$214,200
Tax Record2025$2,564 ($214 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt949 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt949 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1985Zoning02CountyESSEXAPN154001 42.255-3-14.200

Schools near 5985 Sentinel Road

This home is within Lake Placid Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Private - 8 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Lake Placid Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lake Placid Junior Senior High School
Public6 to 12

National Sports Academy
Private8 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 5985 Sentinel Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
$182,000
2
909
21,780
$150,000
2
2,782
13,068
$233,000
4
2,028
9,147
1
889
13,068
$275,000
2
1,918
21,780
$650,000
3,554
13,068

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