181 Lake Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (MLS# 206173)

Description

NEW IMPROVEMENTS MADE! This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is nestled on a generous 0.25 acre lot in the heart of Saranac Lake. In October 2025, the basement was encapsulated, which includes a heavy duty vapor barrier and dehumidifier. This home was completely renovated in 2022, and seamlessly blends modern comfort with timeless character. The open concept first floor is filled with natural light from ample windows, creating a warm, inviting space ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Energy efficient mini splits provide year round comfort with both heating and cooling, while updated finishes throughout enhance the home's overall appeal. Outside, there is an additional parking area above that allows space for boat parking, guest overflow, or a great area to add a storage shed. Ideally located within close proximity to the Village Main Street, Dewey Mountain Recreation Center and local schools, this home offers the perfect combination of convenience and charm. Enjoy Adirondack living at its finest with a spacious front deck perfect for entertaining or relaxing and a private balcony off one of the upstairs bedrooms where you can unwind and take in the fresh mountain air. Just a mile away, the Saranac Lake Annex Marina offers boat slips and storage for easy access to the lake. Nearby is a convenient launch spot to explore the scenic waterways by kayak or canoe. Whether you you are seeking a year round residence or a seasonal retreat, 181 Lake Street offers the perfect balance of modern living, historic character and unbeatable access to the natural beauty and charm of Saranac Lake. Don't miss your chance to own a move in ready home in one of the Adirondacks' most beloved communities.

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Unknown Current Price: $350,000 Original List Price: 355000 Sold Price: $350,000 Status: Closed Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-04 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Occupant Type: Vacant

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 7256.73 Tax Assessed Value: 227200 Land Tax Annual Amount: 1551.37 Deed Date: 2023-12-22

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Main Level Bedrooms: 0 Main Level Bathrooms: 1 Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Lease Term: None Stories Total: 2 Fireplace YN: No Bedrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Total: 2 Bathrooms Full: 2 Above Grade Finished Area: 1684 Building Area Total: 1684 Living Area: 1684 Year Built: 1930 Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 1 Open Parking YN: 1 Lot Size Acres: 0.25 Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-17 Concessions: No Buyer Financing: Conventional Concessions Amount: 0 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-17T19:41:55Z Major Change Type: Status Change Under Contract Date: 2026-01-08 Close Date: 2026-02-17 Close Price: 350000

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Electric Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Old Style: 1

Basement

Unfinished: 1

Construction Materials

Aluminum Siding: 1 Cedar: 1

Cooling

Ductless: 1

Deed Details

Instrument: deed Page: 6456 Volume: 2023

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Lead Paint: 1 Property Condition: 1

Door Features

French Doors: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exemptions

No Exemptions: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Lighting: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Financial Details

School Taxes: 2557.24 School Taxes Description: Actual Village Taxes: 3148.12 Village Taxes Description: Actual

Flooring

Vinyl: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1 Stone: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Above Ground Ductless: 1 Propane: 1 Wall Furnace: 1

Interior Features

Cedar Closet(s): 1 Ceiling Fan(s): 1 Pantry: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Main Level: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 USDA Loan: 1 VA Loan: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1

Other Equipment

Dehumidifier: 1

Other Structures

Garage(s): 1

Parking Features

Additional Parking: 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Gravel: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Front Porch: 1

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Road Frontage Type

Public: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Internet Available: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1

View

Neighborhood: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Window Features

Double Pane Windows: 1

Room Types

Bathroom 1: 1 Bathroom 1 Level: First Bathroom 2: 1 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: Second Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: First Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 181 Street Name: Lake Street Suffix: Street County: Franklin State: NY Postal Code: 12983 MLS Area Major: Saranac Lake, Raybrook Township: Harrietstown School District: Saranac Lake Parcel Number: 457.27-5-1 Zoning: Residential Directions: From main st take a right onto lake st and continue up the hill, property will be on the left.

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Old Style Basement: Unfinished Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding; Cedar Cooling: Ductless Documents Available: Deed; Lead Paint; Property Condition Door Features: French Doors Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exemptions: No Exemptions Exterior Features: Balcony; Lighting Fencing: None Flooring: Vinyl Foundation Details: Block; Stone Heating: Ductless; Propane; Wall Furnace Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Pantry; Recessed Lighting Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: Two Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Lot Features: Corner Lot Other Equipment: Dehumidifier Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Additional Parking; Covered; Deck; Gravel Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: Public Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House Utilities: Electricity Connected; Internet Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Neighborhood Water Source: Public Window Features: Double Pane Windows Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room

Room Information

Bedroom 1 Level: Second Length: 9.60 Length: 9.60 Width: 13.40 Width: 13.40 Dimensions: 9.6 x 13.4 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Length: 14.60 Length: 14.60 Width: 11.70 Width: 11.70 Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.7 Bedroom 3 Level: First Length: 11.50 Length: 11.50 Width: 17.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 11.5 x 17 Bathroom 1 Level: First Length: 5.11 Length: 5.11 Width: 8.50 Width: 8.50 Dimensions: 5.11 x 8.5 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Length: 5.80 Length: 5.80 Width: 5.70 Width: 5.70 Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.7 Dining Room Level: First Length: 8.30 Length: 8.30 Width: 16.50 Width: 16.50 Dimensions: 8.3 x 16.5 Kitchen Level: First Length: 16.00 Length: 16.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 16 x 11 Laundry Level: First Length: 8.80 Length: 8.80 Width: 8.30 Width: 8.30 Dimensions: 8.8 x 8.3 Living Room Level: First Length: 12.11 Length: 12.11 Width: 15.50 Width: 15.50 Dimensions: 12.11 x 15.5