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$499,000
83 Days On Site

491 County Route 47
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Pending
8
Beds
7
Total Baths
7
Full Baths
1,600
SqFt
$312
/SqFt
1941
Built
County:
Franklin
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A rare and highly flexible investment opportunity in the Harristown area of Saranac Lake, Hillman's Cottages offers a private compound of seven total units with zoning that allows for unlimited short-term rentals — and without the burden of village taxes. Set on a quiet, wooded lot, the property includes a charming main residence with a separate upstairs one-bedroom apartment, plus six detached cottages — a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. One year-round cottage is currently leased on a long-term basis, while the other seasonal cottages are rented monthly in the summer. Whether you're looking to live on-site while generating income, host guests seasonally, or run a year-round rental business, Hillman's Cottages offers the perfect blend of flexibility, privacy, and income potential.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$499,000
Days On Site 
83 Days
Bedrooms 
8
Inside Area (SqFt) 
1,600 sqft
Total Baths 
7
Full Baths 
7
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
1.5 Acres
Year Built 
1941
MLS® Number 
204526
Status 
Pending
Property Tax 
$3,961.97
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
a month agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month agoStatus changed to Pending
3 months agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
1.5
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Stone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
1
Parking 
Attached
Parking Spaces 
6
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
CesspoolSeptic Tank
SqFt Above 
1600
SqFt Total 
1600
Style 
AdirondackCottage
Utilities 
Cable AvailableCable ConnectedWater ConnectedUnderground Utilities
Water Source 
Public
Interior Features
Appliances 
DryerElectric RangeRangeRefrigeratorWasher/Dryer
Basement 
UnfinishedWalk-Out Access
Electric 
200+ Amp Service
Laundry Features 
In Basement
Window Features 
Double Pane Windows
Bathroom 
Dimensions - 9 x 11.1Level - First
Bedroom 2 
Dimensions - 10 x 15Level - SecondDescription - IS THE BEDROOM FOR THE APARTMENT
Dining Room 
Dimensions - 10 x 11.8Level - First
Kitchen 
Dimensions - 9 x 10Level - First
Living Room 
Dimensions - 12.2 x 17.5Level - First
Primary Bedroom 
Dimensions - 10 x 12Level - First
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Exterior Features
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Road Frontage 
Highway
Roof 
Asbestos ShingleMetal
View 
NeighborhoodTrees/Woods
Waterview 
NeighborhoodTrees/Woods
Windows/Doors 
Double Pane Windows
Community Features
Financing Terms Available 
CashConventional
MLS Area 
Saranac Lake, Raybrook
Roads 
Gravel
School District 
Saranac Lake
Township 
Harrietstown
Schools
School District
Saranac Lake
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listing courtesy of Marie Wigger Morgan of Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.



Listing information is provided by Participants of the Adirondack Champlain Valley MLS. IDX information is provided exclusively for personal, non-commercial use, and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2025, Adirondack Champlain Valley MLS.
Last checked: 2025-08-05 09:24 AM UTC

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