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23 Birch Knoll, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

New Listing
$1,100,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 6,117 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 87,120 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,100,000 List Date: 8/25/2026 Last Modified: 8/25/2026

Description

A rare Adirondack waterfront opportunity off Algonquin Avenue in Saranac Lake. Birch Knoll Cottage offers approximately 2 acres and an impressive 350 feet of shoreline (approx.), creating an exceptional setting for a private retreat, family compound, or waterfront vacation home This unique property features a circa-1940s cottage that needs renovation and is being offered as an opportunity for a buyer with the vision to restore, renovate, and make the property their own. The property's greatest asset is its extraordinary natural setting with exceptional views across Lower Saranac Lake. The existing cottage provides a starting point for a renovation project, with five bedrooms offering generous living space. The fireplace adds a classic Adirondack touch and a glimpse of the property's original character. Situated off Algonquin Avenue, Birch Knoll Cottage offers a peaceful waterfront setting while remaining close to the village of Saranac Lake and its restaurants, shops, arts and culture, and year-round recreational opportunities. For the buyer with vision, Birch Knoll Cottage represents a truly special opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind Adirondack waterfront retreat.

More Information MLS# 208230

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Unknown Current Price: $1,100,000 Original List Price: 1100000 List Price: $1,100,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-22 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 0 Tax Assessed Value: 2409800 Land Tax Annual Amount: 677200 Deed Date: 1986-08-01

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1953 Waterfront Footage: 350 Lease Term: None Bedrooms Total: 5 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 3 Above Grade Finished Area: 4164 Building Area Total: 6117 Living Area: 4164 Year Built: 1941 Lot Size Acres: 2 Waterfront YN: 1 Water Body Name: Lower Saranac Lake Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-25 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-25T12:53:03Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Architectural Style

Camp: 1

Basement

Concrete: 1

Deed Details

Instrument: deed Page: 1094 Volume: 02

Documents Available

Deed: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exemptions

Non-Profit: 1

Exterior Features

Dock: 1

Financial Details

School Taxes: 0 School Taxes Description: With Exemptions Village Taxes: 0 Village Taxes Description: With Exemptions

Flooring

Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 See Remarks: 1

Foundation Details

Block: 1

Frontage Type

Lakefront: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Above Ground

Laundry Features

In Garage: 1

Levels

Bi-Level: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Gentle Sloping: 1 Lake on Lot: 1 Landscaped: 1 Paved: 1 Views: 1 Waterfront: 1

Other Equipment

Call Listing Agent: 1

Other Structures

Garage(s): 1 Residence: 1

Parking Features

Driveway: 1

Patio And Porch Features

See Remarks: 1

Pets Allowed

Yes: 1

Pool Features

None: 1

Property Condition

Fixer: 1

Road Frontage Type

Public: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1

Security Features

See Remarks: 1

Sewer

Private Sewer: 1

Spa Features

None: 1

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Internet Available: 1 Internet Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1 Separate Water Heater(s): 1 Underground Utilities: 1

View

Lake: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Waterfront Features

Lake: 1 Lake Front: 1 Waterfront: 1

Window Features

Insulated Windows: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 23 Street Name: Birch Street Suffix: Knoll County: Franklin State: NY Postal Code: 12983 MLS Area Major: Saranac Lake, Raybrook School District: Saranac Lake Parcel Number: 457.-2-10 Directions: Trudeau to Birch Knoll Driver (off Algonquin)

Property Features

Architectural Style: Camp Basement: Concrete Documents Available: Deed Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exemptions: Non-Profit Exterior Features: Dock Flooring: Hardwood; Tile; See Remarks Foundation Details: Block Frontage Type: Lakefront Laundry Features: In Garage Levels: Bi-Level Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Lake on Lot; Landscaped; Paved; Views; Waterfront Other Equipment: Call Listing Agent Other Structures: Garage(s); Residence Parking Features: Driveway Patio And Porch Features: See Remarks Pets Allowed: Yes Pool Features: None Property Condition: Fixer Road Frontage Type: Public Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Asphalt Security Features: See Remarks Sewer: Private Sewer Spa Features: None Special Listing Conditions: Standard Structure Type: House Utilities: Internet Available; Internet Connected; Water Connected; Separate Water Heater(s); Underground Utilities View: Lake Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Lake; Lake Front; Waterfront Window Features: Insulated Windows

Documents

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