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1970 Saranac Avenue, Lake Placid, NY, 12946
Lodging Property with Mountain Views

1970 Saranac Avenue Lake Placid, NY 12946

For Sale
$2,195,000

COMMERCIAL - Lake Placid, NY

Property Size14,663 SF
Lot Size3.10 Acres
Price / SF$149.70
Days on Market23

Property Features for 1970 Saranac Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Standard status Active
Size 14,663 SF
Lot size 3.10 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 10814

Building Details

Year built 1900
Listing Agency: Landvest, Inc.
Listed By: Matthew Preston Smith
Added: Jul 6 Last Checked: Jul 28 at 8:06AM
MLS# 207780

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Whiteface Vista is a 3.1-acre property currently operating as a 30-room lodging business across multiple buildings. The site is positioned to leverage unobstructed, panoramic views of Whiteface Mountain. With its existing lodging operations in place, the property also offers a parcel size that can support a meaningful redevelopment footprint.

Located at the western gateway to the Village of Lake Placid on Saranac Avenue, Whiteface Vista is described as having high visibility from Route 86. The offering sits on a key corridor in the region, which has seen notable development activity in recent years, and the property is presented as being positioned at an inflection point for future planning.

For buyers and operators, this is a fit for a developer, hospitality operator, or land-forward investor looking for a hospitality property with strong view and frontage attributes. The current use provides an in-place hospitality operation, while the overall land size and site positioning support consideration of a new lodging, resort, workforce housing, or other redevelopment concepts that capitalize on the property’s prominent setting.

Key Highlights

  • 3.1‑acre site on Saranac Avenue near the western gateway to the Village of Lake Placid
  • Panoramic, unobstructed views of Whiteface Mountain (Adirondack High Peaks)
  • High visibility from Route 86

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use

Swiss Acres Inn Hotel & Motel

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Big Box & Wholesale Store Storage Facility Garden Center Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Hotel - 3.1-acre site operating a 30-room lodging property with prominent Route 86 visibility.
Where is this hotel located?
The property is located at 1970 Saranac Avenue Lake Placid, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,195,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3.1‑acre site on Saranac Avenue near the western gateway to the Village of Lake Placid; Panoramic, unobstructed views of Whiteface Mountain (Adirondack High Peaks); High visibility from Route 86
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