Main Residence – Over 5,000 Sq Ft of Historic Adirondack Craftsmanship
The primary home features more than 5,320 sq ft of living space, including:
• 4 bedrooms & 4 full baths
• Two full dine-in kitchens
• Two living areas, each with a woodstove/fireplace
• One living room with 18-foot cathedral ceilings
• A spacious loft with abundant storage
• A dedicated library
• Two large entry rooms
• A massive office/den/recreation area
• An expansive second-level open space with endless potential - 3565 sq. ft.
• A charming English Pub for entertaining
• A professional photography darkroom with fireproof safe and white room
Original hand-hewn post-and-beam construction, pine floors, and shiplap walls highlight the home’s historic character. All buildings feature black metal roofs with no horizontal seams—each panel runs from peak to eaves.
Rental Opportunity
The home includes a private 2-floor, 1-bedroom apartment with:
• Separate entrance and driveway
• Full kitchen
• Woodstove/fireplace
• Access to a fully fenced backyard and large deck
• Original 18-inch plank floors and slate kitchen flooring
• A stunning early-1900s Adirondack stone fireplace with blue granite hearth and hand-hewn mantel
Perfect for rental income, guests, or multigenerational living.
Garages & Workshop
Two attached garages include:
• A one-car garage
• A heated two-car garage with:
o 9,000 lb two-post vehicle lift
o 2,000 lb electric hoist on a 5-inch steel beam
o 220-volt electrical feed for mechanical equipment
150 P.S.I. air compressor with high pressure air hoses
Equestrian Facilities & Outbuildings
For horse lovers or aspiring homesteaders, the property includes:
• A 4-stall horse barn with hay loft and attached three-sided shed
• Multiple corrals (backyard, middle, and upper), all with electric fencing and double 12-ft cattle gates
• A horse lean-to with corner feeders and attached deck
• A dry-hydrant water system buried 8 ft underground
• 120-volt power for lights, electric fencing, and water heaters
Included Extras
• 18-ball automatic-feed Jugs professional batting machine with full electric controls
• John Deere ride-on mower with attachments
• 2,000 lb log splitter
• Snow blower with 6 forward gears, 2 reverse gears, headlight, and heated hand controls
Baby Grand Piano
TWO SEPARATE AND INDEPENDENT CCTV WIRELESS SECURITY SYSTEMS FOR A GRAND TOTAL OF 12 INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WEATHER PROOF CAMERAS FOR RECORDING SPEAKING, HEARING, LIGHTING AND MORE.
For sale by owner
$699,000
143 Averyville Ln, Lake Placid, NY 12946
4beds
5,689sqft
MultiFamily
Built in 1857
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$-- HOA
Overview
What the owner loves about this home
Country Cousins Ranch – A Rare Piece of Adirondack History!
Own an extraordinary piece of Adirondack history at Country Cousins Ranch, a property once held by two remarkable figures: Melvil Dewey—founder of the Lake Placid Club, creator of the Dewey Decimal System, and founder of what became Columbia University’s School of Library Science—and Gerrit Smith, the famed abolitionist who supported John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry.
Located on highly desirable Averyville Lane in Lake Placid, NY, this property places you at the heart of the Olympic Region. Enjoy world-class downhill and cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, golf, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, waterskiing, hiking the High Peaks, boating, fishing, camping, shopping, and dining. Even Montreal, a renowned international city, is less than two hours away.
This unique property is grandfathered for uses rarely permitted in this neighborhood—allowing horses, hobby farming, or homesteading. It also retains historic commercial-use rights, previously home to Country Cousins Greeting Cards and currently Lake Placid Sports Team Outfitters. With semi-wooded surroundings and access from both Averyville Lane and Holly Hill Road, it offers the perfect blend of privacy and community.
- 175 days
- 440
- 15
Listed by:
Property Owner (518) 523-8000
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Heating
- Other, Radiant, Stove, Electric, Oil, Other, Wood / Pellet
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Softwood, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 5,689 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Wood, Metal
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 154089421845106
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Piers
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1857
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lake Placid
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $462,900
- Date on market: 3/10/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,156/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000-9.2%$123/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2026 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/2026 | Price change | $769,888-3.8%$135/sqft |
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| 7/19/2026 | Price change | $799,888+0.1%$141/sqft |
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| 5/21/2026 | Price change | $799,000-11.2%$140/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $899,888-3.2%$158/sqft |
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| 4/13/2026 | Price change | $929,888+3.9%$163/sqft |
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| 3/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $895,000-10.1%$157/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Listing removed | $995,000$175/sqft |
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| 9/4/2025 | Price change | $995,000-13.5%$175/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $1,150,000-9.8%$202/sqft |
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| 1/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,275,000$224/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $462,900 +13.8% |
| 2024 | -- | $406,600 +8% |
| 2023 | -- | $376,500 +11.8% |
| 2022 | -- | $336,700 +8.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $310,000 +4.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $297,100 |
| 2019 | -- | $297,100 |
| 2018 | -- | $297,100 +0.7% |
| 2017 | $3,510 | $295,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $295,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $295,000 -34% |
| 2014 | -- | $447,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $447,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $447,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $447,300 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $461,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $461,100 +5% |
| 2008 | -- | $439,100 |
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