Getaway writer's chalet on 5 acres outside of Lake Placid. One bedroom loft style with cathedral living area and loads of light. 800+ SF with full basement for expansion. Very well built structure with one car garage. Exterior grounds are quite appealing with cross country skiing at Mt. Van Hoevenberg next door. The perfect weekend retreat for outdoor recreation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$766Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Richard (Dick) Sampson• Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
Bought with Richard (Dick) Sampson• Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.
Source:ACVMLS #163475
Redfin Estimate
$459,817
$310K since sold in June 2025$2,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 19.9% lower than the average sale price ($574K) of 6 comparable homes.
Getaway writer's chalet on 5 acres outside of Lake Placid. One bedroom loft style with cathedral living area and loads of light. 800+ SF with full basement for expansion. Very well built structure with one car garage. Exterior grounds are quite appealing with cross country skiing at Mt. Van Hoevenberg next door. The perfect weekend retreat for outdoor recreation.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,937 (−21.6%)
$261,200 + $51,800
$313,000
2024
$3,746 (−0.3%)
$271,500 + $112,500
$384,000
2023
$3,759 (+11.5%)
$261,100 + $107,700
$368,800
2022
$3,370 (−4.5%)
$211,000 + $82,200
$293,200
2021
$3,528 (+5.1%)
$194,500 + $83,700
$278,200
2020
$3,356 (+2.4%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2019
$3,278 (+1.6%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2018
$3,225 (−3.6%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2017
$3,345 (+0.4%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2016
$3,332 (+0.5%)
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
2015
$3,315 (+3.2%)
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
2014
$3,212
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
Tax history for 4547 Cascade Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,937 (−21.6%)
$261,200 + $51,800
$313,000
2024
$3,746 (−0.3%)
$271,500 + $112,500
$384,000
2023
$3,759 (+11.5%)
$261,100 + $107,700
$368,800
2022
$3,370 (−4.5%)
$211,000 + $82,200
$293,200
2021
$3,528 (+5.1%)
$194,500 + $83,700
$278,200
2020
$3,356 (+2.4%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2019
$3,278 (+1.6%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2018
$3,225 (−3.6%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2017
$3,345 (+0.4%)
$172,500 + $83,000
$255,500
2016
$3,332 (+0.5%)
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
2015
$3,315 (+3.2%)
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
2014
$3,212
$169,200 + $93,800
$263,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cottage/Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: OLD MILITARY TR THORNS SUR
Living Sq. Ft: 600
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 480
# of Stories: 1.5
Legal Description: 133 TS TWP 12 OMT
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 217,800
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 1
Municipality Name: NORTH ELBA
Acres: 5
Zoning Code: 02
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 600
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: —
County: Essex County
APN: 154089A05200300010180000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Lake Placid Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.9mi
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Lake Placid Junior Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
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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
8 days above 84° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$437,000 – $529,000
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