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0 NYS Route 28N, Minerva, NY 12851

$259,900
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 111,949 Status: Active
Current Price: $259,900 List Date: 2/25/2026 Last Modified: 3/31/2026

Description

Rare opportunity to own Adirondack waterfront property on beautiful Balfour Lake in Minerva -- the only lot currently available on the lake! This exceptional level lot offers 265 feet of shoreline with easy road access, making it ideal to build your dream home or vacation retreat just steps from the water. Enjoy peaceful lakefront living with stunning views across the lake toward Balfour Mountain and Rankin Pond Mountain, surrounded by the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding on this calm, quiet lake, with abundant wildlife right outside your door. Conveniently located just minutes from Gore Mountain skiing, Revolution Rail in North Creek, local shops, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to major hiking trails including Rankin Pond, Stony Pond, and the Boreas Loop Trail. A rare combination of waterfront, buildable land, nature, and Adirondack adventure -- don't miss this opportunity to create your perfect lakefront escape.

More Information MLS# 206621

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 1671.9 Tax Assessed Value: 100900 Land Tax Annual Amount: 752.02 Deed Date: 1976-06-22

General Property Information

Waterfront Footage: 265 List Price/Acre: 101128.4 Lot Size Acres: 2.57 Waterfront YN: 1 Water Body Name: Balfour Lake

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-25 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-25T19:34:41Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Contract Information

Current Price: $259,900 Original List Price: 259900 List Price: $259,900 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-25 Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location Tax and Legal

Street Name: NYS Route 28N County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12851 MLS Area Major: Minerva Township: Minerva School District: Minerva Parcel Number: 144.1-1-22.000 Zoning: Residential Directions: Off I87 going South Exit 26 to Route 29 to Route 28N Balfour Lake and property are on the left. This property is 3rd from the end of the lake. Off I87 going North Exit 23 and take Route 28N to North Creek and turn Right on 28N to Minerva and Balfour Lake.
Listing Courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas - Gillis Team
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