Skip To Content

280 Mirror Lake Drive

Lake Placid, NY 12946
  • $4,500,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 26 Days
  • MLS #: 204930
UPDATED: 38 min ago
$4,500,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.5
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 3,640
    SQFT
  • $1,236
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1970
County:
Area:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

Welcome to Bear's Den, an Adirondack retreat of rare distinction nestled along the shoreline of Mirror Lake. With 110 feet of private waterfront, a gently sloping lawn, and wide southern views of the High Peaks, this four-season sanctuary offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. It's one of the most refined and truly turn-key homes on Mirror Lake.Completely reimagined in 2017-2018, the residence combines timeless materials--cedar shake siding, native stonework, custom windows and doors--with thoughtful infrastructure upgrades including a standing seam metal roof, a timber-frame porch, and a stunning fir entry door. The paved driveway winds through professionally landscaped grounds to a welcoming front entry.Inside, the main level flows beautifully with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including three newly renovated bathrooms with radiant floor heating. The living and game rooms are anchored by impressive native stone fireplaces, now fitted with gas log sets for ease and warmth. A chef's kitchen offers granite countertops, a large center island, and top-tier appliances--all designed with entertaining in mind.Step outside to a spacious mahogany deck overlooking the lake, perfect for dining and relaxing outdoors. At the water's edge, a handcrafted stone wall with integrated steps leads to a private dock and swim area.Additional features include a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, spray foam insulation, a full-house generator, upgraded electrical service, and smart home automation for lighting, security, and water shutoff--offering peace of mind whether home or away.Located just a short stroll from downtown Lake Placid and the scenic Mirror Lake loop, Bear's Den is a rare offering: a private, energy-efficient lakefront home in impeccable condition, ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive.

Monthly Payment Calculator



© 2025 Adirondack-Champlain Valley Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Joseph Salamy | Merill L. Thomas, Inc ~ Gillis Team. Data last updated: 2025-07-16T00:30:54.267.
www.adirondackwaterfronthomes.com/homes/165072412
Print Image

280 Mirror Lake Drive Lake Placid, NY 12946

  • Price: $4,500,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 26 Days
  • Updated: 38 min ago
  • MLS #: 204930
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.5
Acres
3,640
SQFT
$1,236
$/SQFT
1970
Built
Neighborhood:
Lake Placid
County:
Essex
Area:
Lake Placid
School District:
Lake Placid
Property Description
Welcome to Bear's Den, an Adirondack retreat of rare distinction nestled along the shoreline of Mirror Lake. With 110 feet of private waterfront, a gently sloping lawn, and wide southern views of the High Peaks, this four-season sanctuary offers a perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort. It's one of the most refined and truly turn-key homes on Mirror Lake.Completely reimagined in 2017-2018, the residence combines timeless materials--cedar shake siding, native stonework, custom windows and doors--with thoughtful infrastructure upgrades including a standing seam metal roof, a timber-frame porch, and a stunning fir entry door. The paved driveway winds through professionally landscaped grounds to a welcoming front entry.Inside, the main level flows beautifully with 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, including three newly renovated bathrooms with radiant floor heating. The living and game rooms are anchored by impressive native stone fireplaces, now fitted with gas log sets for ease and warmth. A chef's kitchen offers granite countertops, a large center island, and top-tier appliances--all designed with entertaining in mind.Step outside to a spacious mahogany deck overlooking the lake, perfect for dining and relaxing outdoors. At the water's edge, a handcrafted stone wall with integrated steps leads to a private dock and swim area.Additional features include a state-of-the-art geothermal heating and cooling system, spray foam insulation, a full-house generator, upgraded electrical service, and smart home automation for lighting, security, and water shutoff--offering peace of mind whether home or away.Located just a short stroll from downtown Lake Placid and the scenic Mirror Lake loop, Bear's Den is a rare offering: a private, energy-efficient lakefront home in impeccable condition, ready to be enjoyed from the moment you arrive.
Exterior Features

Attached Garage YN Yes Construction Materials BlockWood SidingStone VeneerConcrete Exterior Features DockLake Access StepsPrivate YardLighting Foundation Details BlockPouredSlab Garage Spaces 2.00 Garage YN Yes Roof Metal

Interior Features

Above Grade Finished Area 3640.00 Appliances Bar FridgeWater HeaterWasher/DryerRefrigeratorMicrowaveGas RangeDishwasher Basement BlockUnfinished Bathrooms Total 5.00 Below Grade Finished Area 0.00 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0.00 Cooling Central AirGeothermal Door Features French Doors Fireplace Features Great Room Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 2 Heating GeothermalRadiant Floor Interior Features BarVaulted Ceiling(s)Smart Light(s)Smart Camera(s)/RecordingRecessed LightingPrimary DownstairsOpen FloorplanNatural WoodworkKitchen IslandHigh Speed InternetGranite CountersEntrance FoyerCeiling Fan(s) Levels One and One Half Living Area 3640.00 Patio And Porch Features Deck

Property Features

Land Tax Annual Amount 14093.63 Lot Features LandscapedWaterfrontViewsPavedLevel Occupant Type Owner Other Equipment Fuel Tank(s)Irrigation EquipmentGenerator Road Frontage Type Public Road Surface Type Paved Seasonal Property YN No Sewer Public Sewer Tax Annual Amount 30772.43 Tax Assessed Value 3154200.00 Utilities Cable ConnectedInternet ConnectedUnderground UtilitiesSewer ConnectedPropaneElectricity Connected View LakeMountain(s) Water Body Name Mirror Lake Waterfront Features LakeWaterfront Waterfront YN Yes

Listing courtesy of Merrill L. Thomas, Inc.: (518) 523-2519.


© 2025 Adirondack-Champlain Valley Multiple Listing Service, Inc. All rights reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or Joseph Salamy | Merill L. Thomas, Inc ~ Gillis Team. Data last updated: 2025-07-16T00:30:54.267.
 
https://bt-photos.global.ssl.fastly.net/adirondack/orig_boomver_1_204930-2.jpg https://bt-photos.global.ssl.fastly.net/adirondack/orig_boomver_1_204930-2.jpg https://bt-photos.global.ssl.fastly.net/adirondack/orig_boomver_1_204930-2.jpg
Logo
Joseph Salamy | Merill L. Thomas, Inc ~ Gillis Team
80 Park Street
Tupper Lake NY, 12986