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221 Don Potter Road, Athol, NY, 12810

2beds
2baths
1,620sqft
$735,000
$454price/sqft
$6,338/moest. monthly cost
$253,520/yrincome needed

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

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
11
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters in Warren County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
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
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$217,302/yr
40% on housing$190,140/yr
45% on housing$169,013/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: -1.8%
-1.8%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.8%
0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$454This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 12810$89
Warren County$368

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 12810$46
Warren County$219

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-13Pending sale$735,000
2026-06-05Listed for sale$735,000
2000-11-21Sold$94,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentWalter S Swartz
BrokerageGallo Realty ADK Inc

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