Welcome to Loons Nest, your peaceful retreat on the shores of Silver Lake. This beautifully designed Adirondack-style home offers breathtaking views of both the mountains and the water, creating a perfect backdrop for everyday living or a weekend getaway. The main floor features a spacious open-concept layout, highlighted by a large kitchen and a cozy great room with a striking wood-burning fireplace. A three-season sunroom invites you to relax and unwind, while three generously sized bedrooms including a luxurious primary suite provide plenty of space for family and guests. The primary suite includes a spa-like bathroom with a soaking tub, separate shower, and large walk-in closet. Large balcony, ideal for sipping your morning coffee or unwinding after a day of adventure. The lower level is perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, expansive family room with a stone gas fireplace, an additional bedroom and full bath, plus a separate laundry room. Walk right out to the water's edge through another set of French doors, just steps from the private shoreline. This property has benefited from several major improvements over the past five years, including a new septic system, new roof, HVAC updates, a whole-house surge protector, and extensive professional landscaping. Silver Lake is a hidden gem, a quiet lake with no public boat launch and minimal boat traffic, ensuring your privacy and serenity. Despite its secluded feel, you're just 30 minutes from Plattsburgh or Lake Placid, and only 15 minutes from Whiteface Mountain. Some furnishings will stay with sale.
Adirondack Waterfront home on Silver Lake with stunning lake and mountain views. This 4 Bedroom, 3 bath home built in 2006 with custom details throughout has an expansive open floor plan with a great room, stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings, chef's kitchen and a 3 season screen porch. The main level includes the master suite, Brazilian Cherry Jatoba floors and 2 additional bedrooms. The family/game room with stone gas fireplace and the 4th bedroom are on lake level, just steps from the sandy beach and deep water dock. The private and pristine 3 1/2 mile Silver Lake has a forever wild shoreline and this home is only a 30 minute drive from Lake Placid and 15 minutes to Whiteface Mountain.
Public Records
Oct 15, 2004
Sold
$187,500
$58/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 20, 2003
Sold
$90,000
$28/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,929
$223,500 + $530,000
$753,500
2025
$19,929 (+33.1%)
$223,500 + $530,000
$753,500
2024
$14,971 (−5.3%)
$223,500 + $410,500
$634,000
2023
$15,811 (−5.2%)
$223,500 + $410,500
$634,000
2022
$16,679 (−4.0%)
$192,300 + $410,500
$602,800
2021
$17,369 (−16.2%)
$192,300 + $378,100
$570,400
2020
$20,725 (+23.3%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2019
$16,809 (+7.1%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2018
$15,701 (+17.6%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2017
$13,356 (−0.7%)
$192,300 + $327,800
$520,100
2016
$13,447 (+1.3%)
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
2015
$13,278 (+2.2%)
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
2014
$12,993
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
Tax history for 178 Island Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,929
$223,500 + $530,000
$753,500
2025
$19,929 (+33.1%)
$223,500 + $530,000
$753,500
2024
$14,971 (−5.3%)
$223,500 + $410,500
$634,000
2023
$15,811 (−5.2%)
$223,500 + $410,500
$634,000
2022
$16,679 (−4.0%)
$192,300 + $410,500
$602,800
2021
$17,369 (−16.2%)
$192,300 + $378,100
$570,400
2020
$20,725 (+23.3%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2019
$16,809 (+7.1%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2018
$15,701 (+17.6%)
$192,300 + $361,000
$553,300
2017
$13,356 (−0.7%)
$192,300 + $327,800
$520,100
2016
$13,447 (+1.3%)
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
2015
$13,278 (+2.2%)
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
2014
$12,993
$202,700 + $246,100
$448,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,614
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Clinton County
APN
092600A30700400010050000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Parking Features: Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Open Floorplan, Wet Bar
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas, Family Room, Great Room, Propane, Wood Burning
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaped, Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Water Body Name: Silver Lake
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 1.2
Lot Size Area: 1.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.2
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,970.73
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ausable Valley
Location Information
Directions: From Lake Placid, take Rt 86 to Wilmington. Continue straight onto Bonnieview Rd. At the stop sign, turn left onto Silver Lake Rd. Continue for 5 miles, turn left onto Island Rd. House is approximately 1 mile, on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,614
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Clinton County
APN: 092600A30700400010050000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ausable Forks Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.5mi
5/10
Ausable Valley Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 13.5mi
2/10
Ausable Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 13.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Au Sable Forks, NY • 12912
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.58M
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