Discover this charming three apartment home located in the Helen Hill Historic District that offers privacy for its tenants.Two units could possibly be two bedrooms if use cure porches.. The lower level one bedroom apartment has access from the three season back porch. All apartments have cure porches. Some could be for year round use.
Recently upgraded with a 2 year old roof with complete ice and water shield, a new high efficiency propane boiler installed and reflecting the savings since 10/2024,, several replaced appliances, vinyl bathroom floors, added blown seamless insulation, new Bradford White hot water heater, 3 new propane tanks located behind the building, Douglas Fir floors throughout all blending comfort with energy efficiency.
Interior could use painting and a redo of middle apartment.
All tenants have been there for 30 years and are happy with their units the way they are..
For those who enjoy the outdoors or a bit of gardening, the property offers a private backyard abutting a serene wooded area and a space under the back porch that could be transformed into a handy workshop. The cleaned up basement provides additional space for storage.
Tucked in a corner of a one-way street, the home ensures a peaceful living environment. Yet it remains conveniently close to downtown amenities accessible via common steps to main Street.
Perfect for those spontaneous ice cream runs, leisurely strolls to town to catch some entertainment in Riverside Park or Berkeley Green, or a wonderful array of restaurant choices, art guild, library, quaint stores and new Pendragon Theatre location across from Nori's Health Food Store and Cafe.
Not to mention the proximity to Grand Union Supermarket adds a layer of practicality to everyday living.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (4/13)
$265,000
55 Front St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
--beds
0baths
2,448sqft
Triplex
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardCleaned up basementVinyl bathroom floorsSerene wooded areaBlown seamless insulationReplaced appliances
- 274 days
- on Zillow |
- 683 |
- 17 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 13, 2025 at 12:18pm
Listing by:
Guide Boat Realty, LLC 518-891-1144,
Patricia (Penny) Curran
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 202548

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Heating
- Propane
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Water Heater
Features
- Apartment, Sunroom
- Flooring: Softwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,448
- Total interior livable area: 2,448 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 12
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Storage
- Pool features: None, See Remarks
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 6,969.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: .16
- Features: Back Yard, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Interior Lot
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 447.7811
- Zoning: Mixed
- Other equipment: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Old Style
- Property subtype: Triplex
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Asphalt, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Batts Insulation
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Propane, Separate Water Heater(s)
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Roof, Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saranac Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $117,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,721
- Date on market: 7/26/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Total actual rent: 30540
- Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, See Remarks
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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