2175 Lake Shore Road, Essex, NY 12936

$499,000 Asking Price

5 beds
2 baths
2,496  sqft
Built in 1890

*Showings Currently Paused* Reimagine a Classic Home in Essex: Once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform a historic 2500 sq ft residence. Currently configured with 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Situated on a wooded 1.7-acre lot with scenic views of Lake Champlain. Close to Town and Nature: Exceptional location, a 5-minute walk to the Historic Hamlet and Vermont Ferry. Offers the perfect balance of proximity to town and the tranquility of the forest and Lake Champlain. Borders Essex Quarry Nature Reserve with direct access to a 1.5-mile trail system by Champlain Area Trails (CATS). Make Your Mark on a Historic Home: Ideal for an incredible short-term rental or a single-family summer retreat. Massive unfinished attic with potential for additional usable square footage and stunning lake views. Spacious Storage: 2400 sq ft horse barn with a recently installed metal roof. Offers flexibility as a workshop, boat or car storage, or potential second residence. Potential for Water Access: Possibility to acquire an adjacent 1-acre lot across the road. Provides direct access to Lake Champlain and the opportunity to enhance lake views. Proximity to Champlain Valley and High Peaks: Centrally located, only 1 hour to Burlington, High Peaks, and Lake Placid. Montreal is a convenient 2.5-hour drive away.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Basement:
Dirt Floor, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Flooring:
Wood
Heating:
true, Oil
Fireplace:
See Remarks, Fireplace, Fireplaces: 1

Exterior

General:
Barn(s), See Remarks
Style:
Other

Construction

Roofing:
Slate
General:
Wood Siding, Stone

Location

Road/Access:
County Road
Originating MLS:
Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS
School District:
Willsboro
County:
Essex

Lot

Zoning:
Residential, 40.81-2-1.000
View:
Lake, Water

Utilities

Utilities:
200+ Amp Service
Water:
Public
Sewer:
Septic Tank

Financial

Source:
Adirondack-Champlain Valley MLS
Buyers Agent Compensation:
2.50 %

This listing courtesy of:
The Reynolds Group of Lake Placid, LLC, Ben Breckenridge

About Essex, NY

Housing

Number of Units
482
Median Home Value
$168,111
Median Rent
$735

18.00% of housing units are renter occupied.

43.97% are vacant.

Commute

Car
71.02%
Public Transportation
0.00%
Walk to Work
2.34%
Work from Home
22.83%
Other
3.80%

The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.

People

Population
576
Median Age
53.60
Median Household Size
2.28

Education

High School
31.51%
Associate’s Degree
6.16%
Bachelor’s Degree
19.77%
Graduate Degree
23.06%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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