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Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area

New York

8Listings$95K-$2.2M$4.3MTotal Value
Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area, New York

Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area real estate is considered a relatively large market for lake homes and lake lots on Lake Erie, New York.

There are typically around 10 lake homes for sale in the Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area at any given time. The lake area will usually have very few lake lots and land for sale. Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area represents approximately 8% of the listings on Lake Erie, New York.

This lake area covers a smaller territory and has a shoreline of 799 miles.

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About Lake Erie - Chautauqua Area

Fourth-Largest Lake in the World

Covering over six million acres of surface area, Lake Erie is one of the largest lakes in the world. This lake reaches depths up to 210 feet and has over 700 miles of shoreline.

Chautauqua County

On the Chautauqua side of Lake Erie, residents get to have more distance from the big city and enjoy the peaceful beauty that this region has to offer.

This county is known for it being a small town packed with history. When spending the day off the water, you can check out one of the many museums, or even go hiking at the Panama Rocks Scenic Park.

History

Lake Erie has a rich history dating back hundreds of years ago. The lake got its name from a Native American group called The Erie Tribe from the southern edge of the lake.

A Quiet Place to Call Home

Unlike the Buffalo side of Lake Erie, the Chautauqua side of the lake offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere. If you're looking for lake living, but want to be away from the city, this is the area for you.

Lake Overview

  • 799mi. of Shoreline
  • 62ft. Avg. Depth
  • 210ft. Deepest Depth
  • Shoreline Borders
    State Park (Some)
    National Park (Some)
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    6,342,400
  • Water Level
    Full Pool Year Round

Information

  • Counties: Chautauqua County
  • Fish: Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
  • Condos available (Yes)
  • Notable events: Chautauqua Food and Film, Festival
  • Sailing clubs: Dunkirk Yacht Club
  • Interesting facts: Lake Erie is the warmest and the most biologically productive of the Great Lakes.
  • Known for: One of the five Great Lakes.
  • History: in 1833 a Lake Erie crossing was used for fugitive slaves to seek freedom into Canada.