$989,000
Schroon, NY 12870
MLS# 202610703
6 baths | 4164 sqft
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Property Description
Rare Opportunity: Witherbee's Carriage House Restaurant & Cabins Discover an extraordinary investment in the heart of New York's Adirondacks with the iconic Witherbee's Carriage House Restaurant, a beloved Schroon Lake institution offering unparalleled potential for savvy buyers. This remarkable offering includes a fully operational restaurant with seating for over 325 guests, perfectly positioned to serve both locals and the thriving tourist market. The property comes complete with four charming cottages boasting stunning lake views. Generate year-round revenue through short-term rentals and providing immediate income diversification. With room for additional cottages, the expansion possibilities are exceptional, allowing you to significantly scale the hospitality operation. The package also includes a vacant lot ideal for residential development or additional cottage construction. Spanning 4.31 acres across three parcels, this property offers both immediate cash flow and substantial long-term growth potential. Located just minutes from the Adirondack Northway for effortless accessibility, you'll be nestled in the quaint town of Schroon Lake, surrounded by year-round activities and attractions including Gore Mountain, Schroon Lake beach, boat launches, hiking trails and a recently renovated wedding venue just down the road. Whether you're an experienced restaurateur looking to acquire a turnkey operation, a developer ready to capitalize on the booming vacation rental market, or an investor seeking a diversified real estate portfolio, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity delivers on every front. Listing includes parcels 156.12-2-4.100(1.54 acres), 156.12-2-4.200 (1.35 acres), 156.12-2-4.400 (1.42 acres).
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Contract Information
Original List Price: 999900
Lease Considered: No
List Price/SqFt: 237.51
List Price/Acres: 229466.36
Status: Active
Property Sub Type: Business
List Price: $989,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-01-16
Current Price: $989,000
Location
City/Town (Mail): Schroon Lake
Street Number: 581
Street Name: U.S. Route 9
County: Essex
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12870
Geo Lat: 43.806403
Geo Lon: -73.77564
Property Detail
Stories: 2
Number Of Buildings: 6
Parking Y/N: Yes
Lot Size Square Feet: 65340
Zoning: Commercial
Lot Size Dimensions: 335'x157'x456'x95'x131'
Lot Size Acres: 4.31
Building Area Total: 4164
Main Road Frontage: 466
Waterfront Y/N: No
Year Built: 1950
Bathrooms Total: 6
Parcel, Tax, HOA
New Construction Y/N: No
Parcel Number: 154600 156.12-2-4.100
Tax Annual Amount: 5907
Tax Section: 156.12
Total Taxes Description: Actual
Tax Block: 2
Tax Lot: 4.100
Directions & Remarks
Directions: I87 to Exit 27, right off exit ramp. At stop sign take a left and #581 is about 2 miles up on the left.
Public Remarks: Rare Opportunity: Witherbee's Carriage House Restaurant & Cabins Discover an extraordinary investment in the heart of New York's Adirondacks with the iconic Witherbee's Carriage House Restaurant, a beloved Schroon Lake institution offering unparalleled potential for savvy buyers. This remarkable offering includes a fully operational restaurant with seating for over 325 guests, perfectly positioned to serve both locals and the thriving tourist market. The property comes complete with four charming cottages boasting stunning lake views. Generate year-round revenue through short-term rentals and providing immediate income diversification. With room for additional cottages, the expansion possibilities are exceptional, allowing you to significantly scale the hospitality operation. The package also includes a vacant lot ideal for residential development or additional cottage construction. Spanning 4.31 acres across three parcels, this property offers both immediate cash flow and substantial long-term growth potential. Located just minutes from the Adirondack Northway for effortless accessibility, you'll be nestled in the quaint town of Schroon Lake, surrounded by year-round activities and attractions including Gore Mountain, Schroon Lake beach, boat launches, hiking trails and a recently renovated wedding venue just down the road. Whether you're an experienced restaurateur looking to acquire a turnkey operation, a developer ready to capitalize on the booming vacation rental market, or an investor seeking a diversified real estate portfolio, this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity delivers on every front. Listing includes parcels 156.12-2-4.100(1.54 acres), 156.12-2-4.200 (1.35 acres), 156.12-2-4.400 (1.42 acres).
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Current Use
Mixed Use: 1
Restaurant: 1
Architectural Style
Bar/Tavern/Lounge: 1
Commercial: 1
Mixed Use: 1
Multiple Dwelling Unit: 1
Restaurant: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Basement
Slab: 1
Building Detail
Fire Sprinkler System Y/N: No
Building Ceiling Height: 22
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Other Structures
Outbuilding: 1
Shed(s): 1
Photos - the contractual owner of the photos
Photo Owner: Combination Ownership
Possession
At Closing: 1
Business Type
Mixed: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Showing Requirements
Agent to Accompany: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Parking Features
Parking Total: 35
Possible Use
Hotel/Motel: 1
Mixed: 1
Restaurant: 1
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-01-16
Property Features
Architectural Style: Bar/Tavern/Lounge; Commercial; Mixed Use; Multiple Dwelling Unit; Restaurant
Basement: Slab
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Cooling: Central Air
Current Use: Mixed Use; Restaurant
Business Type: Mixed
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating: Forced Air
Other Structures: Outbuilding; Shed(s)
Possession: At Closing
Possible Use: Hotel/Motel; Mixed; Restaurant
Roof: Shingle
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Requirements: Agent to Accompany
Water Source: Well
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Listing Courtesy of Julie & Co Realty LLC
Listing Agent: Angela Dross
315-244-2243 | adross315@gmail.com
315-244-2243 | adross315@gmail.com