$699,900

L 13.2 Friends Lake RoadChester, NY 12817

Land and lots · MLS 11445660 · Listed 1102 days ago (Oct 23, 2023)

Hudson River · River · Direct parcel frontage · Waterfront details

For sale: Listed and available according to the MyStateMLS feed.

About this land

With nearly 2,200 feet of frontage along the Upper Hudson River, a wild, whitewater backcountry river, and immediate access to nearly 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, the Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is the "complete package" of Adirondack property. With over 4,500 feet of road frontage (with electric) on Friends Lake Road, it's an ideal location for a camp, second home, or subdivision. The Upper Hudson River is the most significant feature on the property. An existing woods road, via a right-of-way through parcel 119.-2-16, takes you to and along the roaring waters of one of the most iconic waterways in the northeast. Favorable locations for an off-grid camp or tenting sites exist within hundreds of feet of the roar of the mighty Hudson. Fish or swim from the bank, or launch a canoe, kayak or raft for a journey of several miles of whitewater and flatwater. The Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is adjacent to 1,600 acres of State Forest Preserve, open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping. The new owner will be able to walk right onto State land and chase bucks, bears and birds, fish the stocked Palmer Pond, or hike to various peaks. Decades of professional forest stewardship on the property have promoted timber quality and diversity, as well as varied habitat for many wildlife species. The hemlock and pine trees offer important thermal cover for wintering deer, and the red oak trees contribute acorns as a critical food source for deer, bear, and turkey. Tracks, scat, and buck rubs indicate abundant deer activity. Limited canopy openings have been created during forestry operations, leading to a flush of ground-level growth beneficial to wildlife. The property is under the Fisher 480 forest tax law, which provides a handsome reduction in taxes, while being less burdensome than its 480a tax law successor. Fisher 480 carries a very low administrative burden; there is no requirement to hire a forester or develop a forest management plan as with 480a. The only requirement is that the landowner pay a 6% severance tax on the timber stumpage yield from timber sales. Although the property has significant road frontage, the physical access into the property is through parcel 119.-2-12, via a deeded 50-foot right-of-way. This also serves as the public access to the adjacent northern block of State land, as well as for the owners of parcel 119.-2-16. The Hudson River Woods & Wildwater property is located only 4.5 miles from Chestertown, 11 miles from Warrensburg, and 15 miles from the slopes of Gore Mountain-so all of the necessities are close at hand. It is under an hour from Saratoga Springs, 1.25 hours from Albany, and ~4 hours from New York City.

Description provided by the listing brokerage.

Facts

List price

$699,900

Status

For sale

Property type

Land and lots

Lot size

337 acres

County

Warren County

MLS number

11445660

Annual property tax (2023)

$3,295

Facts are reported by the listing brokerage. Items not listed were not provided; that does not mean the property lacks them.

Location

The pin is the listing's reported coordinates and may be approximate. It is not a parcel boundary or shoreline, and no flood, wetland or hazard conclusion should be drawn from it. See more listings in Chester.

Price and status history

Changes observed by Waterfront Homes in MyStateMLS data since Oct 29, 2026. This is not a public-record sales history; MyStateMLS does not publish sold prices.

Estimate a monthly payment

Questions to ask before you buy

Questions worth investigating for any waterfront property. They are not claims that this property has a problem or meets any condition.

1. Who owns the shoreline and the land under the water, and are there easements or public-access rights along it?Ownership can stop at a high-water line, a survey line or a seawall. A title search and survey answer this, not the listing.
2. Is a dock, slip, lift or mooring included, and do the rights transfer to you?Docks can be shared, leased, assigned by an association or held under a permit that does not automatically transfer.
3. What permits exist for the dock, seawall or other shoreline structures, and what would new work require?Shoreline work is often regulated by local, state and federal agencies.
4. How much does the water level change by season, by tide or by reservoir management?Depth at a dock in one season can differ a lot in another.
5. What does flood insurance cost for this property, and what does the current flood map show?Get a quote from an insurer or agent. A flood zone is not a premium, and no zone does not mean no risk.
6. What maintenance does the shoreline need (seawall, bulkhead, riprap, erosion), and what has been done recently?Shoreline structures are expensive to repair; ask for records and inspection reports.
7. How are water, sewer or septic, and power provided?Waterfront septic systems and wells can have extra rules and inspections.
8. How do you reach the property by road year-round, and who maintains that road?Some waterfront roads are private, seasonal or shared.
9. What local rules apply: rentals, docks, boat lifts, fences, tree removal, setbacks?Rules come from the town, county, state, lake authority or association and vary widely.

Printable due-diligence checklist · Ownership budget planner · FEMA Flood Map Service Center (official flood maps; look up the address yourself)

Guides and next steps

• Waterfront land in New York
• More river listings in New York
• What counts as waterfront

Listing courtesy of Timberland Realty. Listing agent: John O'Donnell. Listings provided by MyStateMLS.

Listing last updated by the brokerage Oct 8, 2025, 1:26 PM UTC. Waterfront Homes last received MyStateMLS data Oct 29, 2026, 10:01 PM UTC. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify all details with the listing agent.