$699,900

L 13.2 Friends Lake RoadChester, NY 12817

Land and lots · MLS 11445660 · Listed 1103 days ago (Oct 23, 2023)

8.0 mi straight line to Gore Mountain (alpine resort) · Ski access details

For sale: On the market and available to show.

About this land

With nearly 2,200 feet of frontage along the Upper Hudson River, a wild, whitewater backcountry river, and immediate access to nearly 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, the Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is the "complete package" of Adirondack property. With over 4,500 feet of road frontage (with electric) on Friends Lake Road, it's an ideal location for a camp, second home, or subdivision. The Upper Hudson River is the most significant feature on the property. An existing woods road, via a right-of-way through parcel 119.-2-16, takes you to and along the roaring waters of one of the most iconic waterways in the northeast. Favorable locations for an off-grid camp or tenting sites exist within hundreds of feet of the roar of the mighty Hudson. Fish or swim from the bank, or launch a canoe, kayak or raft for a journey of several miles of whitewater and flatwater. The Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is adjacent to 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. The new owner will be able to walk right onto State land and chase bucks, bears and birds, fish the stocked Palmer Pond, or hike to various peaks. Decades of professional forest stewardship on the property have promoted timber quality and diversity, as well as varied habitat for many wildlife species. The hemlock and pine trees offer important thermal cover for wintering deer, and the red oak trees contribute acorns as a critical food source for deer, bear, and turkey. Tracks, scat, and buck rubs indicate abundant deer activity. Limited canopy openings have been created during forestry operations, leading to a flush of ground-level growth beneficial to wildlife. The property is under the Fisher 480 forest tax law, which provides a handsome reduction in taxes, while being less burdensome than its 480a tax law successor. Fisher 480 carries a very low administrative burden; there is no requirement to hire a forester or develop a forest management plan as with 480a. The only requirement is that the landowner pay a 6% severance tax on the timber stumpage yield from timber sales. Although the property has significant road frontage, the physical access into the property is through parcel 119.-2-12, via a deeded 50-foot right-of-way. This also serves as the public access to the adjacent northern block of State land, as well as for the owners of parcel 119.-2-16. The Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is located only 4.5 miles from Chestertown, 11 miles from Warrensburg, and 15 miles from the slopes of Gore Mountain-so all of the necessities are close at hand. It is under an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1.25 hours from Albany, and ~4 hours from New York City.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$699,900

Status

For sale

Property type

Land and lots

Lot size

337 acres

County

Warren County

MLS number

11445660

Annual property tax (2023)

$3,295

Facts are provided by the listing brokerage.

Location

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Price and status history

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Questions to ask before you buy

Good questions for any home near the slopes.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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

• Land near skiing in New York
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Listing courtesy of Timberland Realty. Listing agent: John O'Donnell. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing updated Oct 8, 2025, 1:26 PM UTC, MyStateMLS data received Oct 30, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.