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$747,421$321 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $1,100,000 on Dec 22, 2021

198 COUNTY ROUTE 50

LAKE CLEAR, NY 12945
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,332 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
524 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1870
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$747K
$674K low$821K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,100,000 · Dec 22, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,507 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$579,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$369,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$209,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$579,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$884,076

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.524.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 656 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Saranac Lake High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 mi
M
Saranac Lake Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.3 mi
E
Bloomingdale Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 7.3 mi

District: Saranac Lake Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12945These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.82
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.143

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.58%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.718
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.17 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$79,829
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,191
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.41°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

198 County Route 50 measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Lake Clear 12945
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Lake Clear 12945
  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Franklin County
  • Among the largest lots in Lake Clear 12945
  • Older than 98% of homes in Lake Clear 12945

What homes are worth in Lake Clear 12945

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$37K$632K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Lake Clear 12945.

How it measures up in Lake Clear 12945

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Clear 12945.

Estimated value$747,421
CheaperTypical $100,037Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$321
CheaperTypical $73Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area2,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,392 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size524 ac
SmallerTypical 1.52 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1870
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 198 County Route 50 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Clear 12945Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$747,421almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32198% of homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than2,332 ft²89% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than524 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than18702% of homes4% of homes

About 198 County Route 50

How much is 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY is $747,421 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $674,246 to $820,596. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY last sell?

198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY last sold on Dec 22, 2021 for $1,100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY?

198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,332 square feet of living space and a 524.00-acre lot.

When was 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY built?

198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY was built in 1870, making it 156 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY?

198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY is assigned to Saranac Lake High School (high), rated B; Saranac Lake Middle School (middle), rated B; Bloomingdale Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Saranac Lake Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY compare to other homes in Lake Clear 12945?

Among the 273 homes in Lake Clear 12945, it is worth more than almost all of them ($747,421 against a typical $100,037), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($321 against a typical $73), it is bigger than 89% of them (2,332 ft² against a typical 1,392 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (524 ac against a typical 1.52 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1870 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than almost all homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 198 County Route 50, Lake Clear, NY was $11,507. The county assessed it at $579,600.

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