Unique off grid log home on 34 acres. Home is powered by a wind turbine, solar panels and comes with a Honda EU6500i generator for a backup and to assist with charging the battery bank. No need to worry about not having all the amenities while enjoying the simplicity of being off grid, you can enjoy satellite tv, Verizon DSL and a verizon land line to make sure you stay connected. Three bedroom and one bathroom upstairs with an open concept living kitchen and dining down. Many out buildings including a sauna, barn and a two car garage with a work shop space above it. This is a perfect property for a hobby farm since a majority of the acreage is fenced. Or just a place to come and get away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
34.1 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Matthew Szeliga• Mountain Run Realty
Bought with Lisa Paschke• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Adirondack Premier Properties
Listing by Adirondack Premier Properties Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
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Market trends in 12989, NY
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
95.4%
0.8% MoM
Median sale price
$306K
$14K MoM
Avg. days on market
64d
23 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
1 MoM
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Sale history for 265 Paye Rd
Date
Event
Price
ACVMLS #157746
Dec 21, 2016
Sold
$229,900
$211/sq ft
Sep 21, 2016
Listed
$229,900
$211/sq ft
ACVMLS #144187
Aug 30, 2013
Sold
$230,000
$212/sq ft
Sep 17, 2012
Listed
$214,000
$197/sq ft
Big Sky, wide open spaces, totally self sufficient and green; off the GRID! 25 acres of pasture and wooded land. Awesome work space which is totally green 1600 sq ft workshop / studio built with ICF's (insulated concrete blocks) with radiant heat installed in floor. Hand crafted 3 BR, log home, beautiful courtyard for star gazing , outstanding workmanship in the details, hardwood floors, red pine beams, root cellar, large garden area, small pond, acres of fenced fields. More acreage available!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,724
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2025
$2,724 (−1.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2024
$2,758 (+8.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2023
$2,548 (−1.1%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2022
$2,576 (−2.8%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2021
$2,651 (−1.0%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2020
$2,676 (+126.6%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2019
$1,181 (−47.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2018
$2,236 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2017
$2,338 (−0.1%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2016
$2,341 (+2.7%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2015
$2,280 (−0.7%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2014
$2,295
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
Tax history for 265 Paye Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,724
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2025
$2,724 (−1.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2024
$2,758 (+8.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2023
$2,548 (−1.1%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2022
$2,576 (−2.8%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2021
$2,651 (−1.0%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2020
$2,676 (+126.6%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2019
$1,181 (−47.2%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2018
$2,236 (−4.4%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2017
$2,338 (−0.1%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2016
$2,341 (+2.7%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2015
$2,280 (−0.7%)
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
2014
$2,295
$44,000 + $76,800
$120,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,087
Year built
1984
Style
Vacant Land
County
Franklin County
APN
164400A36800000010132000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Driveway, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Sauna, High Speed Internet
Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: None
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 14
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal, Shake
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1087.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,087
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Log, Stucco
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Shed(s), Barn(s), Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Farm, Few Trees
Lot Size : 34.1
Lot Size Area: 34.1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 34.1
Zoning: Agriculture
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,307.70
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: None
Schools Information
High School District: Saranac Lake
Location Information
Directions: From Bloomingdale take route 3 3.5 miles into Vermontville, Take a right onto Swinyer Rd. In 0.8 miles turn right onto to Paye Rd, Property is at the end of the road and drive way is on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,087
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 25 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Franklin County
APN: 164400A36800000010132000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bloomingdale School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 10.1mi
3/10
Saranac Lake Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.1mi
7/10
Saranac Lake Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.1mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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 90° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$353,000 – $427,000
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