$259,900
Minerva, NY 12851
MLS# 202614164
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Property Description
Rare opportunity to own Adirondack waterfront property on beautiful Balfour Lake in Minerva -- the only lot currently available on the lake! This exceptional level lot offers 265 feet of shoreline with easy road access, making it ideal to build your dream home or vacation retreat just steps from the water. Enjoy peaceful lakefront living with stunning views across the lake toward Balfour Mountain and Rankin Pond Mountain, surrounded by the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding on this calm, quiet lake, with abundant wildlife right outside your door. Conveniently located just minutes from Gore Mountain skiing, Revolution Rail in North Creek, local shops, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to major hiking trails including Rankin Pond, Stony Pond, and the Boreas Loop Trail. A rare combination of waterfront, buildable land, nature, and Adirondack adventure -- don't miss this opportunity to create your perfect lakefront escape.
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 259900
List Price/Acres: 101128.4
Status: Active
Property Sub Type: Unimproved Land
List Price: $259,900
Current Price: $259,900
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-31
Location
City/Town (Mail): Minerva
Street Name: NYS Route 28N
County: Essex
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12851
Geo Lat: 43.852525
Geo Lon: -74.008736
Property Detail
Lot Size Acres: 2.57
Waterfront Y/N: Yes
Water Body Name: Balfour Lake
Parcel, Tax, HOA
Parcel Number: 153400 154.15-1-18.120
Tax Annual Amount: 1671.9
Total Taxes Description: Actual
School District: Minerva
Elementary School: Minerva Central
High School: Minerva Central
Association Y/N: No
Directions & Remarks
Directions: Off I87 going South Exit 26 to Route 29 to Route 28N Balfour Lake and property are on the left. This property is 3rd from the end of the lake. Off I87 going North Exit 23 and take Route 28N to North Creek and turn Right on 28N to Minerva and Balfour Lake.
Public Remarks: Rare opportunity to own Adirondack waterfront property on beautiful Balfour Lake in Minerva -- the only lot currently available on the lake! This exceptional level lot offers 265 feet of shoreline with easy road access, making it ideal to build your dream home or vacation retreat just steps from the water. Enjoy peaceful lakefront living with stunning views across the lake toward Balfour Mountain and Rankin Pond Mountain, surrounded by the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Spend your days fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding on this calm, quiet lake, with abundant wildlife right outside your door. Conveniently located just minutes from Gore Mountain skiing, Revolution Rail in North Creek, local shops, and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being close to major hiking trails including Rankin Pond, Stony Pond, and the Boreas Loop Trail. A rare combination of waterfront, buildable land, nature, and Adirondack adventure -- don't miss this opportunity to create your perfect lakefront escape.
Sewer
None: 1
Association Amenities
Lake Access: 1
Lot Features
Road Frontage: 1
Views: 1
Wooded: 1
Photos - the contractual owner of the photos
Photo Owner: Broker
Possession
At Closing: 1
Showing Requirements
Call Listing Agent: 1
Special Listing Conditions
NonProfit: 1
Utilities
Electricity Available: 1
View
Lake: 1
Water Source
None: 1
Waterfront Features
Lake Front: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-03-31
Property Features
Association Amenities: Lake Access
Lot Features: Road Frontage; Views; Wooded
Possession: At Closing
Sewer: None
Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent
Special Listing Conditions: NonProfit
Utilities: Electricity Available
View: Lake
Water Source: None
Waterfront Features: Lake Front
Deed 
Tax Map 
Listing Courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas Inc.
Listing Agent: Michelle Blair
917-328-3114 | michelle@adirondackestates.com
917-328-3114 | michelle@adirondackestates.com
