7 Whiteface Inn Lane Ln #112 · Lake Placid, NY 12946

$50,000

1 bd · 1.5 ba · 930 sqft · Townhouse public records · 915 Days on market

Built 2004 435 sqft lot $54/sqft · 8% above area Est $46k · 8% over $327/mo HOA · 36% of rent

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• Cash flow +23.6/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +7.6/10.0
• Schools +4.5/10.0
• ARV discount +4.1/15.0
• Livability +3.3/5.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

Key facts

• Garage
• Pool
• Built 2004

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 1-bed/1.5-bath townhouse listed at $50k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $94 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($908 rent vs $50k).
• Recommended offer: $44k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 8.5% vs local median 1.9% in Lake Placid — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 66/100 on livability (#647 in NY) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: amenities A+, crime A; Watch: schools C-, employment D+, cost of living D+.
• Lake Placid Central School District (town): math 46% / reading 58% proficiency, ranked #344 of 590 in NY (top 58%) — acceptable for families but not a draw, mixed tenant base, ~2y average lease.
• Market conditions: 139 active listings in the ZIP; 218 units permitted in Essex County in 2024 (63 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $346 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Essex County population projected at -20% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 915 days — a 12% lower offer ($44k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 5 sale attempts since 12y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $34k; 47% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: HOA is 36% of rent.

Recommended offer $44,000 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 915 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.82% ✓
• Cap rate: 8.55%
• Cash-on-cash: 8.05%
• DSCR: 1.36
• GRM: 4.6

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $46,470
• List price: $50,000
• Delta: 7.60%
• Verdict: FAIR
• Comps: 17 within 1.0 mi

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -3.7%
• Equity multiple: 0.86×
• Total profit: $-1,935
• Equity at exit: $7,455

10-year hold

• IRR: 6.4%
• Equity multiple: 1.48×
• Total profit: $6,767
• Equity at exit: $4,323

Cash invested: $14,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly
• State New York: 15 Strongly Tenant-Friendly · D+10
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

NYC rent stabilization (~1M units); 2019 HSTPA strengthened tenant rights; courts deeply backlogged.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 12946

• Home prices YoY: -21.5%
• Active inventory: 139
• Price-to-rent: 4.6×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $908 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$262
• Tax from tax record: −$13 /mo · $157/yr
• Insurance: −$21
• HOA: −$327
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$191
• Net cashflow: $94

Break-even live

Break-even rent $789

Max offer price $50,000

Occupancy floor 85%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $12,500
• Closing costs: $1,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $327 · $3,924/yr
• Likely covers: poolgym

Listing history 23 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $50,000 Active 915 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $50,000 Active 914 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $50,000 Active 913 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $50,000 Active 912 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   days on market $50,000 Active 910 DOM
6. 2026-06-12
   days on market $50,000 Active 909 DOM
7. 2026-06-09
   days on market $50,000 Active 906 DOM
8. 2026-06-08
   days on market $50,000 Active 905 DOM
9. 2026-06-07
   days on market $50,000 Active 904 DOM
10. 2026-06-07
    days on market $50,000 Active 903 DOM
11. 2026-06-04
    days on market $50,000 Active 900 DOM
12. 2026-06-02
    days on market $50,000 Active 899 DOM
13. 2026-06-01
    days on market $50,000 Active 898 DOM
14. 2026-05-31
    days on market $50,000 Active 897 DOM
15. 2026-03-19
    status Active 521-char remark

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    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

16. 2026-03-07
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    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

17. 2026-01-02
    status Active 521-char remark

    Show marketing remark (521 chars)

    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

18. 2026-01-01
    historical 521-char remark

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    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

19. 2024-11-27
    status Active 521-char remark

    Show marketing remark (521 chars)

    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

20. 2024-11-23
    historical 521-char remark

    Show marketing remark (521 chars)

    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

21. 2023-11-27
    listed $50,000 Active 521-char remark

    Show marketing remark (521 chars)

    The Whiteface Lodge is located in Lake Placid in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains. A Great Camp-styled resort where you'll instantly feel at home. Enjoy year-round amenities such as an indoor/outdoor pool, spa, gym, movie theatre, bowling alley, trout pond, ice rink, and a private beach area on Lake Placid. Unit 112 is one of the largest 1 bedroom, 1 and 1/2 bath residences. Take in the views of the McKenzie Range and the courtyard. This offering is for a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge; intervals 4 and/or 10.

22. 2016-06-14
    soldstatus $34,000 686-char remark

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    Private Residence #112 is a 930 sq. ft. one bedroom suite. This suite is on the ground level & sleeps 4 comfortably. There is a beautiful master bedroom and master bath suite that opens out to the terrace. There is a 1/2 bath off of the kitchen & queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. This suite faces the courtyard. There is a large terrace that overlooks the bridge to the pool area & is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. A buyer would be purchasing a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge, one week every 12 weeks forever - that can be sold, willed or transferred. Interval 9 is available. Owner's use calendar is on file. Fees and taxes reflect 1/12th ownership.

23. 2014-08-09
    listed $37,000 686-char remark

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    Private Residence #112 is a 930 sq. ft. one bedroom suite. This suite is on the ground level & sleeps 4 comfortably. There is a beautiful master bedroom and master bath suite that opens out to the terrace. There is a 1/2 bath off of the kitchen & queen size sleeper sofa in the living room. This suite faces the courtyard. There is a large terrace that overlooks the bridge to the pool area & is surrounded by beautiful landscaping. A buyer would be purchasing a 1/12 deed in the Whiteface Lodge, one week every 12 weeks forever - that can be sold, willed or transferred. Interval 9 is available. Owner's use calendar is on file. Fees and taxes reflect 1/12th ownership.

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast NY · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $157 · $13/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $501 · $42/mo
• Expected delta: +$344/yr (+$29/mo · 219.3%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 1/10 Low 8 d/yr ≥88°F today · 18 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low 0% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $10,892
• − Mortgage interest: −$2,801
• − Property taxes: −$157
• − Insurance: −$250
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$871
• − Management: −$871
• − HOA: −$3,924
• − Depreciation: −$1,455
• Taxable income: $563
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$135
• After-tax cash flow: $992/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Lake Placid Central School District
• NCES district ID: 3616500
• Math proficiency: 46% ▼ -1.00%
• Reading proficiency: 58% ▲ 13.00%
• Median HH income: $52,508
• Composite: 44.64/100
• National rank: #2770
• State rank: #344 of 590 in NY

Livability — Lake Placid

• Score: 66/100
• State rank: #647
• US rank: #12118

Category grades

Amenities A+ Commute F Cost of living D+ Crime A Employment D+ Housing C Health & safety D- User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 4,805

Population outlook (Essex County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 36,758 people
• By 2030: 35,697 · -2.9%
• By 2040: 32,697 · -11.0%
• By 2050: 29,248 · -20.4%
• By 2075: 22,641 · -38.4%
• By 2100: 16,602 · -54.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (93%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 93% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 3%
• Common ancestry: Lithuanian 9% Romanian 5% American 5%
• Foreign-born: 10% · Canada
• Languages at home: 87% English-only · Russian/Polish/Slavic 8% Spanish 3% Other Indo-European 2%

Political lean MEDSL · Essex

• 2024 margin: Toss-up / Even · D 50.2% · R 49.8%
• 2008→2024 swing: -12.8pp toward R · 2008: 13.3pp · 2024: 0.5pp
• All cycles: 2024: D+0.5 2020: D+5.0 2016: R+3.4 2012: D+15.0 2008: D+13.3

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -85.84%
• Current HPI: 313.7624
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.60%
• F500 in state: 92

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in NY)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	10	$950B
▸Consumer Goods	9	$162B
▸Insurance	4	$225B
▸Telecommunications	2	$144B
▸Pharmaceuticals	2	$112B
▸Media / Entertainment	2	$69B

Price history

+35.1% since first listed

9 events — show timeline

• 2026-03-19 Relisted — ACVMLS
• 2026-03-07 Delisted — ACVMLS
• 2026-01-02 Relisted — ACVMLS
• 2026-01-01 Delisted — ACVMLS
• 2024-11-27 Relisted — ACVMLS
• 2024-11-23 Delisted — ACVMLS
• 2023-11-27 Listed $50,000 ACVMLS
• 2016-06-14 Sold (MLS) $34,000 ACVMLS
• 2014-08-09 Listed $37,000 ACVMLS

Property tax history

-2.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $157 · -4.9% YoY. Source: county tax records.