Quaint and inviting, this cottage located on Pontiac Street offers charm with a welcoming front porch, cozy living spaces and a private backyard. 10 minutes from Lake Placid and just steps to North Country Community College, miles of hiking, biking, skiing on the new Adirondack Rail Trail, Lake Flower, and downtown Saranac Lake. This cottage is centrally located, and offers small town character with the convenience of village living.
Sold for $239,000
$239,000
53 Pontiac St, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
3beds
983sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$248,300 Zestimate®
$243/sqft
$2,407 Estimated rent
Home value
$248,300
Estimated sales range
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Private backyardCozy living spacesWelcoming front porch
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Listed by:
Julia Cotter,
Say Real Estate
Bought with:
James Jock, 10301216994
eXp Realty-Schenectady
Source: ACVMLS,MLS#: 205584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bathroom
- Description: Half bath
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: First
- Area: 12.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5 x 2.5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Linoleum
- Level: Second
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Kitchen
- Features: Vinyl
- Level: First
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Living room
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 15
Other
- Description: 3 season porch
- Features: Carpet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 6
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Pantry, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Storage Space,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 983
- Total interior livable area: 983 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 983
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Two
- Exterior features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Back Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 32.215412.000
- Other equipment: Call Listing Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Internet Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Saranac Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $243/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $163,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,820
- Date on market: 8/24/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Lease term: Short Term Lease
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2025 | Sold | $239,000+4.4%$243/sqft |
Source:  ACVMLS #205584 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Pending sale | $229,000$233/sqft |
Source: ACVMLS #205584 Report a problem | ||
| 8/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $229,000+154.4%$233/sqft |
Source: ACVMLS #205584 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2004 | Sold | $90,000$92/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $163,300 +5.3% |
| 2024 | -- | $155,100 +10.2% |
| 2023 | -- | $140,700 +18.5% |
| 2022 | -- | $118,700 +9.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $108,800 +21.4% |
| 2020 | -- | $89,600 +1.9% |
| 2019 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2018 | -- | $87,900 -2.8% |
| 2017 | $1,139 | $90,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $90,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $90,400 -3% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $93,200 +5% |
| 2008 | -- | $88,800 +2.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $86,600 +17.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,700 +12% |
| 2005 | -- | $65,800 +10% |
| 2004 | -- | $59,800 |
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Neighborhood: 12983
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- 4/10Petrova Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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- 6/10Saranac Lake Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
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