$2,000,000
422 CheesefactoryLittle Falls, NY 13407
Homes, condos and townhomes · MLS 11679612 · Listed 218 days ago (Mar 26, 2026)
21 mi straight line to Royal Mountain Ski Area (local ski area) · Ski access details
For sale: On the market and available to show.
About this property
An exceptional opportunity to acquire the former Shoemakers Ski Resort in Little Falls, offering over 400± acres across seven parcels with limitless potential for redevelopment and investment. This expansive property is ideally suited for a wide range of uses, including a private estate or family compound, subdivision into estate lots, or a second-home community. With its natural terrain and existing trail systems, the site lends itself perfectly to outdoor recreation such as a mountain biking park, ATV trails, hunting preserve, and direct access to or potential integration with snowmobile trails, making it an ideal four-season destination. The landscape also supports seasonal attractions like snow tubing and ziplining. The existing building currently operating as an Airbnb provides immediate income, with the opportunity to expand into a full-scale short-term rental destination, boutique lodge, glamping retreat, or event and wedding venue. Additional possibilities include a corporate or wellness retreat, campground or RV park, or even a renewable energy project such as solar. Whether envisioned as a hospitality-driven investment, recreational destination, or long-term land hold with development upside, this property presents a rare chance to transform a historic site into a premier destination.
Description provided by the listing brokerage.
Ski access and nearby skiing
Why this listing is on Where2Ski: Measured distance to a ski area. It sits within 25 straight-line miles of an operating ski area's mapped entrance or base.
| Ski area | Type | Straight-line distance | Measured to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mountain Ski AreaNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 21 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Lapland Lake Cross Country Ski CenterNY · homes near it | Nordic center | 34 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
| Maple Ski RidgeNY · homes near it | Local ski area | 46 mi | Base areaBase area (mapped point) |
Also nearby: Cazenovia Ski Club (private ski club, 48 mi).
Straight-line miles to each ski area's base or entrance, measured Oct 30, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC. Winter drives can take longer.
Ski access claims
The listing doesn't describe ski-in, ski-out, a short walk or a shuttle. The agent can tell you how owners get to the slopes.
Ski access is as described by the listing brokerage. Confirm trail access, easements and any pass or membership with Androula Kazantzis of KAZANTZIS ANDROULA.
How listings qualify · Report a wrong distance or ski-access claim
Facts
- List price
- $2,000,000
- Original list price
- $4,000,000
- Status
- For sale
- Property type
- Homes, condos and townhomes
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full baths
- 1
- Interior area
- 1,335 sq ft
- Lot size
- 410 acres
- Year built
- 1900
- Stories
- 2
- County
- Herkimer County
- MLS number
- 11679612
Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.
Features
Heating
- Forced Air
- Oil
Water
- Well
Sewer
- Septic Tank
Location
Pin placed from the listing's coordinates, which can be approximate. See more listings in Little Falls.
Price and status history
- Original list price reported by the brokerage: $4,000,000
Changes seen in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. Sold prices are not published.
Estimate a monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
$12,363 per month
An estimate for comparison only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, PMI and fees depend on your lender, credit, location and loan program.
Questions to ask before you buy
Good questions for any home near the slopes.
- How is the property reached in winter, and who plows the road and driveway?A short straight-line distance can still mean a long or seasonal drive. Private roads, gates and mountain passes all shape winter access.
- Is there documented ski access from the property (trail, easement, lift), and does it transfer to a buyer?Rights to cross neighboring land or use a lift come from recorded easements and agreements, so a ski-in or ski-out description is where the question starts.
- Are there association, resort or club fees, and what do they cover?Some ski-area communities charge fees that cover only certain amenities, so ask what lift tickets, passes and services are included.
- Are there rules on renting the home short-term or long-term?Local ordinances, association covenants and deed restrictions all set rental rules, and they differ from place to place.
- What do heating, snow removal, winterization and utilities cost over a season?Ownership costs in snow country often run higher than the mortgage estimate suggests.
- For land: is there legal year-round access, and what utilities, septic and building rules apply?Seasonal roads and steep lots can limit what can be built and when it can be reached.
Printable due-diligence checklist · Ski home ownership budget
Guides and next steps
Listing courtesy of KAZANTZIS ANDROULA. Listing agent: Androula Kazantzis. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.
Listing updated Sep 29, 2026, 4:08 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.