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.
Searching for a great income property or your own residence in the Adirondack region? This charming home is located on a quiet road with 1.1 acres so you can create your own rural tranquility. With some updates and personal touch, there's ample opportunity to create what you want. This is a solid home with plenty of storage inside and out. Oil tank, furnace and water heater are new. Flooring in most rooms is new as well. Enjoy the great outdoors with snowmobile trails in close proximity, and multiple options for skiing/ snowboarding around the area. Plenty of locations for fishing, hiking & swimming. Located less than a half hour from Lake George for shopping, dining & entertainment. Open House from 12-2 pm on Sunday 12/7/25.
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Athol is located in New York. Athol, New York 12810has a population of 737. Athol 12810 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 12.77% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 24.15%.
The median household income in Athol, New York 12810 is $61,691. The median household income for the surrounding county is $68,765 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Athol 12810 is 54.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 6.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 45.5 inches per year, with 73.5 inches of snow per year.
