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$320,327$135 / 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 56How 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 $482,500 on Apr 11, 2016

81 ELM ST

LAKE PLACID, NY 12946
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,380 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$320K
$180K low$461K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$482,500 · Apr 11, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,856 (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.$847,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$326,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$520,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$817,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$847,600

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyESSEX
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.2005
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.30
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 858 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Lake Placid Junior-Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Lake Placid Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 mi

District: Lake Placid Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12946These 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.114
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.129

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.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,844
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,894
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,639
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.39°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

81 Elm St 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.

  • Worth more than 80% of homes in Lake Placid 12946
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Lake Placid 12946
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Essex County
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Lake Placid 12946
  • Older than 97% of homes in Lake Placid 12946

What homes are worth in Lake Placid 12946

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

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$39K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 80% of homes in Lake Placid 12946.

How it measures up in Lake Placid 12946

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Placid 12946.

Estimated value$320,327
CheaperTypical $140,389Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $82Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area2,380 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,704 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 436 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1981Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 81 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Placid 12946Essex County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,32780% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13571% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than2,380 ft²86% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac70% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes14% of homes

About 81 Elm St

How much is 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY is $320,327 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $180,004 to $460,650. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY last sell?

81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY last sold on Apr 11, 2016 for $482,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY?

81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,380 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY built?

81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY?

81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY is assigned to Lake Placid Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated B-; Lake Placid Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Lake Placid Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY compare to other homes in Lake Placid 12946?

Among the 5,664 homes in Lake Placid 12946, it is worth more than 80% of them ($320,327 against a typical $140,389), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($135 against a typical $82), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,380 ft² against a typical 1,704 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 436 ft²) and it is newer than 3% of them (1900 against a typical 1981). Measured against all of Essex County, it is worth more than 76% of 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 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Elm St, Lake Placid, NY was $14,856. The county assessed it at $847,600.

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