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Upper Saranac Lake

New York

9Listings$230K-$6.5M$23.2MTotal Value
Upper Saranac Lake, New York

Upper Saranac Lake real estate is a limited supply market for lake homes and land in New York.

There are typically around 10 lake homes for sale on Upper Saranac Lake, and very few lots and land listings available.

This lake has 17 miles of shoreline. The closest major airport, Plattsburgh International Airport, is only 53 miles away.

About Upper Saranac Lake

Close to Town

Upper Saranac Lake is close to Santa Clara, New York, around two hours from Watertown, and around two and a half hours from Burlington, Vermont.

The lake is close to Adirondack Health Center and the Adirondack Regional Airport. Residents can also enjoy eating at various restaurants, such as Fiddlehead Bistro, which is famous for its meat and seafood dishes. Residents can shop around the Trading Post at Fish Creek Ponds and Tops Market.

Big and Beautiful

Spanning an impressive 5,250 acres, Upper Saranac Lake has plenty of room for new residents to come and settle down since it is the sixth-largest lake in the Adirondacks.

Fun on the Cool Water

There is plenty for residents to do on Upper Saranac Lake. Residents can swim or boat around the lake, and anglers will adore the local populations of trout and pike. Upper Saranac Lake is known as the Adirondacks' coolest place.

Excitement on the Shore

Those looking for fun off the water can visit the nearby town of Santa Clara, New York.

One popular attraction is the Wild Center, where visitors can explore nature and learn about the Adirondack mountains' flora and fauna. Another popular attraction is High Falls Gorge, where visitors can hike the provided trails and see the four beautiful waterfalls.

Exciting and Unique

Those wanting to live in a place like no other will love living on Upper Saranac Lake.

Lake Overview

  • 17mi. of Shoreline
  • 28ft. Avg. Depth
  • 50ft. Deepest Depth
  • Ownership
    Public
  • Acreage
    1,540
  • Public Boat Ramps
    13

Information

  • Counties: Essex County, Franklin County
  • Fish: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass
  • Notable events: First Night Saranac Lake, Winter Carnival, Daffest, 4th of July Celebrations, Can-Am Rugby Tournament, Plein Air Festival, Canoe Classic-90 Miler, Artists at Work Studio Tour, and Cycle Adirondacks
  • Sailing clubs: Upper Saranac Yacht Club
  • Interesting facts: Outdoor Life Magazine's best towns of 2010, 1998 winner of All-America City
  • Known for: The Adirondacks' Coolest Place
  • History: previously known as a "pioneering health resort" for those suffering from tuberculosis.
  • Landmarks: Ice Castle