We have been unsuccessfully trying to sell our Property for about 5 years! Now, we're determined to offer our unique camp to the highest bidder (or best offer).
Initially we flew and stayed at a wonderful inn so as to view several properties and to see what this part of the world had to offer. While we were long experienced with this part of the world (having owned a log cabin on Schroon River)
Later, we would drive across country from Tucson to Warrensburg and Lake George to enjoy our exploits and adventures.
The last tagging and timber estimates were $30-50k for “our cut” wood 🪵 The tax assessment is high but should be about $200+k The structures were not estimated for removal, especially considering the prospective buyer might want it as is Three separate lots are available for sale or development .. and 2 addresses (with need to develop the road to the rear house. If you think we finish, we would The 256 acres of timber trails are walkable but rough I thought the list price should be $440k to $460k And we’re willing to pitch the developers if you think we might get more., we’re in it for the long haul .. as long as you work your end! Assume rental option for both houses 🏘 Rental long term or short $1,500 to $2,000/month (with fix ups) Was Linda wrong to encourage me! 🧐😂 $600,000? Exclusive 4.2 acre shared between 3 lots 🥇🪪🪴🚏 We built 2 bridges 🌉, repaired several structures, put a new gas ⛽️ generator and will include all furnishings, etc Complete landscaping .. riverfront and paths, cleared 13 trees, and main grassy area by the rear house, identified property management with the town. New roof repairs, complete painting 🖼, new decks, massive repair of the main house and roof .. work still needed Gravel road up to rear house Wood benches 🪵 by the rear house and bbqs, road lighting and flashing lights, cable ready Real midcentry village with 3 barns and added upper level to 3 car garage, repaired screened in gazebo, covered parking sheds, Well water 💦 and gas ⛽️ as well as 2 old septic tanks, hiking trails behind house and all around .. up to the mountain 🏔 heights! Lots of charm and old antique furniture 🪑
Once Upon A Time
Over 100 years ago, our 256 acres (1 square mile) was a timber mill. Then, in the mid 90's, the timber mill ceased to exist and was torn down. A retired fireman from Queens, NY and his family setup a tiny home. Some 30 years after that their son bought a 2nd home which was laid at the end of the dirt road.
In 2015, we bought the camp. Much of the hoarding which had to be cleared .. i.e., old tractors, tubs, and garbage. Since we had bought this wonderful property sight unseen. Mind you, a youth camp tried to purchase the camp to expand and extend their world, but the sale didn't go thru as the 100 buyers failed to close?
What Some Realtors Thoughts
Our realtor, Linda Marcella, thru which we bought and tried unsuccessfully tried to list had some strong opinions (lol)
Everyone's got an opinion, what's yours?
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