




221 Don Potter Road, Athol, NY, 12810
About This Home
Last house on a dead-end road. An extraordinary Adirondack retreat offering exceptional privacy, direct frontage on Madison Creek, and a landscape unlike anything else currently available on the market. Hidden among forests, wetlands, mountain streams, waterfalls, and abundant wildlife habitat, this unique property provides the perfect balance of comfort, recreation, and seclusion.The well-maintained Adirondack-style home and newer 3-car garage are both in excellent condition and are complemented by several barns, sheds, and outbuildings that provide ample space for vehicles, equipment, hobbies, and outdoor pursuits. A full basement offers additional flexibility with a workshop area, craft room, and dedicated hot tub room. Explore your own mountain stream complete with waterfalls, wander to the upper beaver pond, enjoy scenic rock outcroppings and mountain views, or relax along the shores of Madison Creek. Wildlife is abundant throughout the property, with frequent sightings of whitetail deer, black bear, moose, wild turkey, geese, otters, bobcats, coyotes, foxes, fishers, and countless bird species. Adding to the property's uniqueness is a small one-room structure located just steps from the water's edge of Madison Creek--features that would be difficult, if not impossible, to replicate today. Whether you're seeking a private year-round residence, recreational getaway, hunting property, wildlife sanctuary, or Adirondack family compound, 221 Don Potter Road delivers a rare opportunity to own a truly special piece of the Adirondacks. Properties combining privacy, water frontage, quality improvements, diverse terrain, and exceptional wildlife habitat are increasingly difficult to find. Come experience the Adirondacks the way they were meant to be.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Slab
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Block,Drywall,Wood Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Water Heater,Gas Oven,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer/Dryer
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bilco Doors,Exterior Entry,Full,Heated,Interior Entry
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- High Speed Internet,Eat-in Kitchen
- Window features: Double Pane Windows
- Flooring: Carpet,Ceramic Tile,Concrete,Hardwood,Laminate
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove,Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,620
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Oil,Propane,Propane Tank Owned,Wood Stove
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,620
- Total interior livable area: 1,620 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Mud Room
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Level: First
Sun Room
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 523800 207.111.2
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch,Covered,Front Porch,Glass Enclosed
- Fencing: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s),Pond,Trees/Woods,Creek/Stream,Forest,Hills,Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond,Creek/Stream,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Pond,Stream,Creek,Deeded Water Access
- Waterbody name: Madison Creek
Lot
- Lot size: 45.89 Acres
- Features: Rock Outcropping,Secluded,Mountain(s),Private,Views,Waterfront
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Stone,Workshop in Garage,Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Warren County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,716 | $44,592 |
| Home Insurance * | $1,571 | $18,852 |
| Property Taxes | $784 | $9,408 |
| Electricity | $267 | $3,212 |
| Total | $6,338 | $76,056 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Pending sale | $735,000 |
| 2026-06-05 | Listed for sale | $735,000 |
| 2000-11-21 | Sold | $94,000 |
