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231 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946

New Listing
$2,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,400 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 404,237 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 9/04/2026 Last Modified: 9/04/2026

Description

Pine Brook Meadow is an extraordinary Adirondack offering, where sweeping mountain vistas, expansive meadows, and miles of trails create an unparalleled sense of place just minutes from the heart of Lake Placid. Set amidst an exceptional natural landscape, the property enjoys commanding views toward the Cascades, Saddleback, Haystack, and Mount Marcy, with spectacular sunrises, drifting morning fog, and the changing seasons providing an ever-evolving backdrop. Elegant yet inviting, the custom residence is a sophisticated expression of Adirondack architecture, thoughtfully designed to balance grandeur with warmth and comfort. Vaulted ceilings, generous living spaces, and beautifully appointed interiors create an inviting setting for both intimate escapes and gatherings with family and friends. The chef's kitchen features two ovens, while a main-level primary suite and three additional en-suite bedrooms provide exceptional comfort and privacy. A commanding stone fireplace anchors the great room, creating a spectacular focal point and the perfect setting for winter evenings spent curled up by the fire as snow falls across the meadow. In warmer months, the home naturally extends outdoors, with an outdoor stone fireplace and screened porch providing an inviting setting for entertaining, gathering with family and friends, or simply enjoying the surrounding mountains and gardens. Exceptional amenities include a two-person indoor endless pool and sauna, private gym with full bath and steam shower, spacious game/media room, dedicated wine room, attached garage, and separate three-car Carriage House. Perennial gardens and expansive grounds enhance the estate's privacy and character. Enjoy nearby John Brown Farm, Henry's Woods, and Heaven Hill Trails, offering miles of walking and hiking just beyond your door. With its extraordinary setting, sweeping views, refined amenities, and proximity to Lake Placid, Pine Brook Meadow is a truly rare offering in today's market.

Open Houses

Saturday, September 05, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Saturday, September 05, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

More Information MLS# 208331

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Property is not available to host any STR Current Price: $2,250,000 Original List Price: 2250000 List Price: $2,250,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-04 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 19391 Tax Assessed Value: 2066300 Land Tax Annual Amount: 8897.55 Deed Date: 2021-02-16

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Main Level Bedrooms: 1 Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Lease Term: None Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 6 Bathrooms Full: 5 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 6400 Building Area Total: 6400 Living Area: 6400 Year Built: 2004 Garage YN: 1 Attached Garage YN: 1 Lot Size Acres: 9.28 Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-09-04 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-09-04T16:29:04Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Double Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven: 1 Range: 1 Range Hood: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Adirondack: 1

Basement

Finished: 1 Full: 1

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Garden: 1 Outdoor Grill: 1 Private Yard: 1 Sauna: 1 Storage: 1

Flooring

Wood: 1

Foundation Details

Poured: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Buried Fireplace(s): 1 Hot Water: 1 Propane: 1 Radiant Floor: 1

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar: 1 Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1 Chandelier: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Entrance Foyer: 1 Granite Counters: 1 High Ceilings: 1 Recessed Lighting: 1 Sauna: 1 Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Levels

Tri-Level: 1

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Meadow: 1 Views: 1

Parking Features

Attached Carport: 1 Circular Driveway: 1 Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Driveway: 1 Covered Spaces: 5

Pool Features

Above Ground: 1 Indoor: 1 Pool/Spa Combo: 1

Security Features

Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1 Smoke Detector(s): 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Utilities

Water Connected: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1

Room Types

Bathroom 2: 1 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Bathroom 3: 1 Bathroom 3 Level: Second Bathroom 4: 1 Bathroom 4 Level: Second Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Second Den: 1 Den Level: Basement Great Room: 1 Great Room Level: First Gym: 1 Gym Level: Basement Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Loft: 1 Loft Level: Second Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bathroom Level: First Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: First Utility Room: 1 Utility Room Level: Basement Workshop: 1 Workshop Level: First

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 231 Street Name: John Brown Street Suffix: Road County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12946 MLS Area Major: Lake Placid School District: Lake Placid Parcel Number: 42.-4-5-9.000 Directions: Old Military to John Brown Road, first driveway on the right.

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Double Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Oven; Range; Range Hood; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Adirondack Basement: Finished; Full Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Garden; Outdoor Grill; Private Yard; Sauna; Storage Flooring: Wood Foundation Details: Poured Heating: Fireplace(s); Hot Water; Propane; Radiant Floor Interior Features: Breakfast Bar; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Chandelier; Eat-in Kitchen; Entrance Foyer; Granite Counters; High Ceilings; Recessed Lighting; Sauna; Walk-In Closet(s) Levels: Tri-Level Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Meadow; Views Parking Features: Attached Carport; Circular Driveway; Covered; Deck; Driveway Pool Features: Above Ground; Indoor; Pool/Spa Combo Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Utilities: Water Connected View: Mountain(s) Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Den; Great Room; Gym; Kitchen; Loft; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room; Workshop

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Level: First Length: 20.50 Length: 20.50 Width: 15.50 Width: 15.50 Dimensions: 20.5 x 15.5 Primary Bathroom Level: First Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 8.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 11 x 8 Kitchen Level: First Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Dimensions: 20 x 20 Gym Level: Basement Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 22.00 Width: 22.00 Dimensions: 21 x 22 Loft Level: Second Length: 15.10 Length: 15.10 Width: 12.70 Width: 12.70 Dimensions: 15.1 x 12.7 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Length: 21.00 Length: 21.00 Width: 18.00 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 21 x 18 Bathroom 2 Level: Second Length: 9.70 Length: 9.70 Width: 8.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 9.7 x 8 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 24.00 Width: 24.00 Dimensions: 19 x 24 Bathroom 3 Level: Second Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 7.00 Width: 7.00 Dimensions: 9 x 7 Bedroom 4 Level: Second Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Dimensions: 13 x 20 Bathroom 4 Level: Second Length: 7.00 Length: 7.00 Width: 8.10 Width: 8.10 Dimensions: 7 x 8.1 Den Level: Basement Length: 35.00 Length: 35.00 Width: 30.00 Width: 30.00 Dimensions: 35 x 30 Utility Room Level: Basement Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 29.00 Width: 29.00 Dimensions: 10 x 29 Great Room Level: First Length: 18.00 Length: 18.00 Width: 30.00 Width: 30.00 Dimensions: 18 x 30 Garage Level: First Length: 24.00 Length: 24.00 Width: 27.00 Width: 27.00 Dimensions: 24 x 27 Workshop Level: First Length: 40.00 Length: 40.00 Width: 27.00 Width: 27.00 Dimensions: 40 x 27

Documents

Listing Courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
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