Amazing three stories of ADK living! Hot tub, Sauna, Deck, Walk-In-Closet, and on and on. Live the dream in your very own log cabin buried deep in the woods but only a 1.5 mile drive or walk to bustling Downtown Saranac Lake. Open floor plan with hardwood floors, finished basement with berber carpet, lofted master with ensuite bathroom. 2 car garage and an extra driveway with storage shed to store all your toys. High efficiency propane Boiler. Highly desired private road. Currently a successfully STR getting $480/night. Outside the Village of SL means no STR moratorium.
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
0.75 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Adam S. Harris• Say Real Estate
Bought with Kathleen Fischer• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties
This Adirondack log home is located down a private road nestled on a quiet wooded lot, just a short distance to the village of Saranac Lake. The home has many desirable features such as an open floor plan, hardwood floors and cathedral ceilings. The large walk out basement features in floor radiant heat and storage galore, with one room dedicated to a walk in closet, a laundry room and The other is a beautifully finished family room with french doors leading to well manicured lawn and fire pit. The front of the house is adorned with a porch and deck. There is a detached oversized two stall garage and as a added bonus there is a small sleeping cabin on the property.
Public Records
Jun 8, 2004
Sold
$123,600
$42/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 19, 1997
Sold
$15,000
$5/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 3, 1995
Sold
$11,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,618
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2025
$5,618 (+1.7%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2024
$5,523
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2023
$5,520 (+2.5%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2022
$5,384 (−1.3%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2021
$5,457 (+7.0%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2020
$5,101 (+123.1%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2019
$2,287 (−54.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2018
$5,015 (−0.9%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2017
$5,062 (+6.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2016
$4,757 (−29.7%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2015
$6,764 (+5.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2014
$6,418
$39,000 + $356,400
$395,400
Tax history for 97 Branch Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,618
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2025
$5,618 (+1.7%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2024
$5,523
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2023
$5,520 (+2.5%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2022
$5,384 (−1.3%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2021
$5,457 (+7.0%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2020
$5,101 (+123.1%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2019
$2,287 (−54.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2018
$5,015 (−0.9%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2017
$5,062 (+6.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2016
$4,757 (−29.7%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2015
$6,764 (+5.4%)
$39,000 + $244,000
$283,000
2014
$6,418
$39,000 + $356,400
$395,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Lot Size : 0.75
Lot Size Area: 0.75
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.75
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,457.03
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: None
Association Fee: $200
Schools Information
High School District: Saranac Lake
Location Information
Directions: Start down Kiwassa road, take left at fork in the road (Glenwood/Kiwassa) to continue down Kiwassa, then left on Branch Farm road. Take first right hand turn up the hill. When the road T's take a left. House is first one on right. Look for sign.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,832
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.75 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2001
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 164689A45800000010080000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Petrova Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Saranac Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Saranac Lake Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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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
$613,000 – $742,000
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