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Location: Village and Town of Whitehall, Washington County, New York (Google Maps Yahoo Maps)
Size: 472 acres, per tax map
Price: $420,000 ($890 per acre)
Tax Map Identifiers: 59.-2-3, 59.-1-16, and 59.-1-17.
Latitude/Longitude: The entrance to the property at the end of Second Avenue is approx. 43°32'42" North, 73°24'43" West. The property has not been surveyed but the approximate boundaries have been sketched on the USGS map below. Click on it for a larger version.
Description: Scenic mountain timberland overlooking the village of Whitehall. Perfect location for a private estate with commanding views of South Bay of Lake Champlain and the surrounding countryside.
Utilities: Power lines, public water, and public sewer reach the edge of the property at the end of Second Avenue.
Access: The property has legal and physical access at the end of Second Avenue (paved).
Property Taxes: $7,300 per year. Taxes could be reduced by putting a forestry plan in place and enrolling the property in New York's 480-A tax reduction program. The property is not enrolled now, so its use is not restricted to forestry.
Title Transfer: We provide a Warranty Deed and guaranteed insurable title. Title insurance policy is available at Buyer's expense.
Highlights: The property is located in a very scenic part of upstate New York, tucked between Adirondack Park and the Vermont border. South Bay of Lake Champlain, less than a mile away, is visible from the higher elevations of the property. The property is less than 4 hours from New York City, less than 4 hours from Boston, and just 3 hours from Montreal. Whitehall is a stop along Amtrak's Adirondack route.
Highest and Best Use: It would make a nice private estate for someone who likes privacy and the woods, as well as lake views. Given the large size, it would have appeal as a trophy property for a wealthy buyer from New York City. The property might also be a suitable investment for a Canadian buyer, given the present strength of the Canadian dollar and the property's northern location (just three hours from Montreal).
Financing: Seller financing is available, with flexible terms.
Zoning: The majority of the property is in the Village of Whitehall, in the Viewshed zone. Permitted uses include single family residential, farming, timber cutting, and subdivisions (10 acre minimum lot size). Refer to the Village zoning regulations (latest version available from the Village office at 518-499-0871) for specific requirements and procedures to be sure the property is suitable for your intended purposes.
Comparison Shopping: Browse the MLS at Realtor.com, or other land offerings at LandsOfNewYork.com. National portals like eBay, EagleStar, and LandAndFarm.com are also worth checking out. Locally focused land sales companies include Christmas And Associates and Land First, Inc.. We think you'll find that:
Photos: The photos below were taken from the property during our visit on a cloudy day in September 2007.
 View of ATV trail |
 Bend in the trail. |
 Woods view |
How Large Is 472 Acres? The technical answer is 20,560,320 square feet. But it's hard to imagine it until you've seen it. Here are some points of reference that may or may not mean anything to you: