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22 Far Horizon Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946

$625,000
Property Type: Land Lot Size (sq. ft.): 368,953 Status: Active
Current Price: $625,000 List Date: 8/18/2026 Last Modified: 8/19/2026

Description

Nestled quietly among towering pines and mature hardwoods, this exceptional 8-acre homesite offers one of the most private and captivating settings within the prestigious Far Horizon Preserve. Hidden from view yet bathed in southern sunlight, the property opens gracefully to a picturesque meadow where sweeping western sunsets paint the Adirondack sky each evening. The combination of filtered woodland privacy, open fields, and warm natural light creates an extraordinary canvas for a legacy retreat. Far Horizon is one of the Adirondacks' most remarkable private communities. Located just minutes from the Village of Lake Placid, this exclusive gated preserve encompasses more than 600 acres of permanently protected wilderness, offering an unmatched blend of privacy, security, and natural beauty. Rolling meadows, planted pine forests, centuries-old hardwoods, tranquil ponds, winding streams, expansive marshlands, and miles of maintained trails create a landscape unlike any other in the region. Owners enjoy direct access to an extensive network of private hiking trails leading to lean-tos, camping destinations along the North Meadow Flow, and adventures extending into the surrounding High Peaks Wilderness. Whether your vision is peaceful mornings surrounded by birdsong, afternoons exploring the preserve, or evenings watching the sun disappear beyond the mountains, this property offers an authentic Adirondack lifestyle in its purest form. To preserve the integrity of this remarkable setting, deeded view protection prohibits future construction on the adjoining meadow, ensuring your open vistas, abundant sunlight, and exceptional privacy remain intact for generations to come. Architectural plans and custom home designs are available upon request, allowing you to take the next step toward creating your dream Adirondack estate in one of Lake Placid's most coveted private preserves.

More Information MLS# 208170

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 5984 Tax Assessed Value: 710600 Land Tax Annual Amount: 2942 APA: Resource Management Deed Date: 2021-10-18

General Property Information

Horse YN: No List Price/Acre: 73789.85 Lot Size Acres: 8.47 Association YN: 1 Association Fee: 1040.27 Association Fee Frequency: Annually Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-18 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-18T19:49:50Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Association Amenities

Gated: 1 Pond Year Round: 1 Stream Year Round: 1 Other: 1

Association Fee Includes

Snow Removal: 1 Other: 1

Deed Details

Instrument: Deed Page: 2060 Volume: 259

Documents Available

Deed: 1 House Plans: 1 Survey: 1

Electric

None: 1

Fencing

None: 1

Financial Details

School Taxes: 3499.02 School Taxes Description: Actual

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Owner May Carry: 1

Lot Features

Level: 1 Meadow: 1 Native Plants: 1 Views: 1 Wooded: 1

Road Frontage Type

Private Road: 1

Road Surface Type

Gravel: 1

Sewer

Septic Needed: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Trust: 1

Utilities

Electricity Available: 1 Water Available: 1

View

Hills: 1 Meadow: 1 Mountain(s): 1 Panoramic: 1 Pasture: 1 Skyline: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Current Use

Development: 1 Unimproved: 1

Development Status

Site Plan Approved: 1

Restrictions

Restrictions YN: Yes Architectural: 1 Covenants & Guidelines: 1 House Size: 1 Junk Yards: 1 Livestock: 1 No Double Wide: 1 No Single Wide: 1

Contract Information

Current Price: $625,000 Original List Price: 625000 List Price: $625,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-19 Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 22 Street Name: Far Horizon Street Suffix: Drive County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12946 Subdivision Name: Far Horizon MLS Area Major: Lake Placid School District: Lake Placid Parcel Number: 52.1-1-59.200 Zoning: Residential Directions: From Cascade Road Take Far Horizon Drive, property is second driveway on the right

Property Features

Association Amenities: Gated; Pond Year Round; Stream Year Round; Other Association Fee Includes: Snow Removal; Other Current Use: Development; Unimproved Development Status: Site Plan Approved Documents Available: Deed; House Plans; Survey Electric: None Fencing: None Listing Terms: Cash; Owner May Carry Lot Features: Level; Meadow; Native Plants; Views; Wooded Restrictions: Architectural; Covenants & Guidelines; House Size; Junk Yards; Livestock; No Double Wide; No Single Wide Road Frontage Type: Private Road Road Surface Type: Gravel Sewer: Septic Needed Special Listing Conditions: Trust Utilities: Electricity Available; Water Available View: Hills; Meadow; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pasture; Skyline; Trees/Woods

Documents

Listing Courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
IDX
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.