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54 John Brown Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946

$1,975,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 4,898 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 270,943 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,975,000 List Date: 4/29/2026 Last Modified: 5/05/2026

Description

A picturesque winding drive leads to the port-cochere of this enchanting 6 acre Adirondack gem nestled amidst majestic mountain vistas and an Olympic Ski Jump backdrop. Offering unparalleled privacy and seclusion, the 3900 square ft custom home features 5 bedrooms 5 baths, chef's kitchen, two fireplaces and expansive decking. The full lower walk out level has been gutted and framed and is ready for a new owner's vision with room for additional bedrooms, family room, wine cellar or storage. Just minutes from the vibrant heart of Lake Placid this is the perfect retreat and a rare opportunity for a full time or second home owner. A must see to fully appreciate its uniqueness. Many recent improvements include newer septic system, landscaping, French drains, newer roof and gutters, water filtration system and hot water heater. The furnishings are negotiable.

More Information MLS# 207058

Contract Information

Short Term Rental Options: Property is not available to host any STR Current Price: $1,975,000 Original List Price: 1975000 List Price: $1,975,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-28 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Occupant Type: Owner

Location, Tax, and Legal

Tax Annual Amount: 15481.58 Tax Assessed Value: 1649700 Land Tax Annual Amount: 7103.66 Deed Date: 2022-07-15

General Property Information

Seasonal Property YN: No Main Level Bedrooms: 2 Main Level Bathrooms: 2 Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Lease Term: 12 Months Stories Total: 3 Fireplace YN: Yes Bedrooms Total: 5 Bathrooms Total: 5 Bathrooms Full: 4 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 3898 Below Grade Finished Area: 1000 Building Area Total: 4898 Living Area: 4898 Year Built: 1997 Garage YN: 1 Attached Garage YN: 1 Garage Spaces: 2 Carport YN: 1 Lot Size Acres: 6.22 Sign On Property YN: 1

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-04-29 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-29T16:17:10Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Gas Oven: 1 Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer: 1

Architectural Style

Adirondack: 1

Basement

Finished: 1 Full: 1 Walk-Out Access: 1

Construction Materials

Wood Siding: 1

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s): 1

Deed Details

Instrument: Deed Page: 208 Volume: 2090

Documents Available

Deed: 1 Property Condition: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Exterior Features

Lighting: 1

Financial Details

School Taxes: 8378 School Taxes Description: Actual

Fireplace Features

Bedroom: 1 Living Room: 1 Primary Bedroom: 1 Fireplaces Total: 3

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation Details

Poured: 1

Heating

Tank Location: Above Ground Propane: 1 Radiant: 1 Radiant Floor: 1

Interior Features

Double Vanity: 1 Eat-in Kitchen: 1 Granite Counters: 1 High Speed Internet: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Upper Level: 1

Levels

Three Or More: 1

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange: 1 Cash: 1 Conventional: 1

Lot Features

Level: 1 Many Trees: 1 Views: 1

Parking Features

Driveway: 1 Garage Door Opener: 1 Garage Faces Side: 1 Heated Garage: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Deck: 1

Pets Allowed

Yes: 1

Property Condition

Updated/Remodeled: 1

Road Surface Type

Asphalt: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1

Security Features

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

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Cable Connected: 1 Electricity Connected: 1 Internet Connected: 1 Propane: 1 Underground Utilities: 1

View

Mountain(s): 1 Neighborhood: 1 Trees/Woods: 1

Water Source

Well Drilled: 1

Window Features

Wood Frames: 1

Showing Requirements

Call Listing Agent: 1

Room Types

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: First Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: First Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: First Utility Room: 1 Utility Room Level: Upper

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 54 Street Name: John Brown Street Suffix: Road County: Essex State: NY Postal Code: 12946 MLS Area Major: Lake Placid Township: N Elba School District: Lake Placid Parcel Number: 42.4-3-21.170 Zoning: Residential Directions: From Rte 73, make a left onto the first John Brown Rd, and a right at 54 John Brown Rd.

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Adirondack Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Construction Materials: Wood Siding Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s) Documents Available: Deed; Property Condition Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Lighting Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Living Room; Primary Bedroom Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile; Wood Foundation Details: Poured Heating: Propane; Radiant; Radiant Floor Interior Features: Double Vanity; Eat-in Kitchen; Granite Counters; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Vaulted Ceiling(s) Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Upper Level Levels: Three Or More Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Level; Many Trees; Views Parking Features: Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Garage Faces Side; Heated Garage Patio And Porch Features: Deck Pets Allowed: Yes Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Surface Type: Asphalt Roof: Asphalt Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Smoke Detector(s) Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Internet Connected; Propane; Underground Utilities View: Mountain(s); Neighborhood; Trees/Woods Water Source: Well Drilled Window Features: Wood Frames Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent Room Types: Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Room Information

Primary Bedroom Level: First Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Dimensions: 15 x 20 Bedroom 2 Level: First Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 10 x 12 Bedroom 3 Level: Upper Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 20.00 Width: 20.00 Dimensions: 15 x 20 Dining Room Level: First Length: 14.60 Length: 14.60 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 14.6 x 15 Kitchen Level: First Length: 15.00 Length: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 15 x 15 Living Room Level: First Length: 18.60 Length: 18.60 Width: 27.00 Width: 27.00 Dimensions: 18.6 x 27 Utility Room Level: Upper Length: 7.00 Length: 7.00 Width: 10.30 Width: 10.30 Dimensions: 7 x 10.3
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