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31 Bayside Dr, Birches Townhome # 5, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

$499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,884 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 810,652 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 5/02/2026 Last Modified: 5/02/2026

Description

Welcome to Ampersand Bay Resorts Birches Townhome #5, a beautifully appointed getaway nestled on the tranquil shores of Lower Saranac Lake. Located just one mile from downtown Saranac Lake and only 10 minutes to the world-renowned Lake Placid, this charming townhome offers the perfect balance of peaceful lakefront living and proximity to vibrant local attractions. Step inside to discover a spacious, open-concept layout that maximizes natural light and lake views. The townhome is thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining, with modern finishes and comfortable spaces throughout. Whether you're cozying up by the fire, enjoying a meal in the dining area, or lounging on the deck, you'll appreciate the serene atmosphere this property provides. Ampersand Bay Resort offers a wealth of on-site amenities, including a popular restaurant, boat slips and rentals, and a pristine, private beach perfect for swimming, lounging, or watching spectacular sunsets over the lake. With a strong short-term rental history, this unit presents an excellent investment opportunity—whether you're looking for a seasonal retreat or a year-round income-generating property. A professional property management company is already in place to ensure effortless ownership.

More Information MLS# 203830

Location, Tax, and Legal

Unit Number: Birches Townhome # 5 Tax Annual Amount: 9572 Tax Assessed Value: 561174 Land Tax Annual Amount: 4404.9 APA: Hamlet Deed Date: 2022-03-09

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Lot Size Dimensions: 18.61 common acres Lease Term: None Stories Total: 3 Fireplace YN: Yes Bedrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Total: 3 Bathrooms Full: 2 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 1584 Below Grade Finished Area: 300 Building Area Total: 1884 Living Area: 1884 Year Built: 2007 Open Parking YN: 1 Lot Size Acres: 18.61 Association YN: 1 Association Fee: 875 Association Fee Frequency: Monthly Waterfront YN: 1 Water Body Name: Lower Saranac Lake

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-02 Back on Market Date: 2025-10-07 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-02T22:03:08Z Major Change Type: Status Change Price Change Timestamp: 2025-05-26T13:28:33Z

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Range: 1 Gas Water Heater: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Adirondack: 1

Association Amenities

Beach Access: 1 Beach Rights: 1 Marina: 1 Snow Removal: 1

Association Fee Includes

Maintenance Grounds: 1 Maintenance Structure: 1 Snow Removal: 1 Trash: 1

Basement

None: 1

Common Walls

2+ Common Walls: 1

Construction Materials

Asphalt: 1 Log Siding: 1 Stone: 1 Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Deed Details

Instrument: deed Page: 1351 Volume: 2022

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Property Condition: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exemptions

No Exemptions: 1

Financial Details

School Taxes: 4350.24 School Taxes Description: Actual Village Taxes: 5222.73 Village Taxes Description: Actual

Fireplace Features

Gas: 1 Living Room: 1 Masonry: 1 Fireplaces Total: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Ceramic Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation Details

Poured: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Above Ground Forced Air: 1 Propane: 1

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s): 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Jetted Tub: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Lower Level: 1

Levels

Three Or More: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Few Trees: 1 Landscaped: 1 Level: 1 Views: 1 Waterfront: 1

Other Equipment

Call Listing Agent: 1

Parking Features

Common: 1 Driveway: 1 Gravel: 1 Off Street: 1 Outside: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Front Porch: 1 Patio: 1

Pets Allowed

Yes: 1

Road Surface Type

Gravel: 1 Paved: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1

Security Features

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

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Structure Type

Townhouse: 1

Utilities

Electricity Connected: 1 Internet Connected: 1 Sewer Connected: 1 Water Connected: 1 Propane: 1

View

Bay: 1 Marina: 1 Neighborhood: 1 Water: 1

Water Source

Public: 1

Waterfront Features

Beach Access: 1 Beach Front: 1 Deeded Waterfront: 1 Lake Front: 1 Shared Waterfront: 1 Waterfront: 1

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: 1

Room Types

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

Contract Information

Current Price: $499,000 Original List Price: 549000 List Price: $499,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-01-29 Property Sub Type: Townhouse Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Occupant Type: Owner

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 31 Street Name: Bayside Dr County: Franklin State: NY Postal Code: 12983 Subdivision Name: Ampersand Bay Townhomes MLS Area Major: Saranac Lake, Raybrook Township: Harrietstown School District: Saranac Lake Parcel Number: 446.-4-11.600 Zoning: Mixed Directions: Take rt 3 to Edgewood drive , turn on Bayside Dr .

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Gas Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Adirondack Association Amenities: Beach Access; Beach Rights; Marina; Snow Removal Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Structure; Snow Removal; Trash Basement: None Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls Construction Materials: Asphalt; Log Siding; Stone; Wood Siding Cooling: Central Air Documents Available: Deed; Property Condition Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exemptions: No Exemptions Fireplace Features: Gas; Living Room; Masonry Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Wood Foundation Details: Poured Heating: Forced Air; Propane Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); High Speed Internet; Jetted Tub Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level Levels: Three Or More Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Few Trees; Landscaped; Level; Views; Waterfront Other Equipment: Call Listing Agent Parking Features: Common; Driveway; Gravel; Off Street; Outside Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Patio Pets Allowed: Yes Road Surface Type: Gravel; Paved Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: Townhouse Utilities: Electricity Connected; Internet Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected; Propane View: Bay; Marina; Neighborhood; Water Water Source: Public Waterfront Features: Beach Access; Beach Front; Deeded Waterfront; Lake Front; Shared Waterfront; Waterfront Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Room Types: Bathroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom

Room Information

Living Room Level: Second Length: 13.60 Length: 13.60 Width: 14.30 Width: 14.30 Dimensions: 13.6 x 14.3 Dining Room Level: Second Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 10.20 Width: 10.20 Dimensions: 9 x 10.2 Kitchen Level: Second Length: 8.10 Length: 8.10 Width: 9.30 Width: 9.30 Dimensions: 8.1 x 9.3 Primary Bedroom Level: Third Length: 11.20 Length: 11.20 Width: 23.60 Width: 23.60 Dimensions: 11.2 x 23.6 Primary Bathroom Level: Third Length: 9.90 Length: 9.90 Width: 18.00 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 9.9 x 18 Bathroom 2 Level: First Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 11.40 Width: 11.40 Dimensions: 11 x 11.4 Bedroom 3 Level: First Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 11.40 Width: 11.40 Dimensions: 11 x 11.4 Laundry Level: First Length: 6.00 Length: 6.00 Width: 8.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 6 x 8
Listing Courtesy of Say Real Estate
IDX
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