
Recreational Land for Sale in Wilmington, New York
977 Springfield Road Lot, Wilmington, NY 12997
Price just reduced! The former Adirondack Wildlife Refuge Center is a nature lovers dream with tremendous residential development potential. The mission of this not-for-profit refuge was to rescue injured wildlife and whenever possible return them to the wild. The property includes 47+ acres of land with over 1,500 ft. of water frontage along the West Branch of the Ausable River. There are over 2 miles of hiking trails and a Public Fishing Access trail which winds through forest and meadow. The property is zoned Moderate Intensity by the Adirondack Park Agency which allows for various commercial operations and the option to develop up to 34 principal residential buildings on the property. The current zoning allows for further subdivision of the property permitting on average 1.3 acre lots. Buildings include a 1,200 sq. ft. log cabin with full bath which operated as a welcome center, a rehab building, waterfront lecture cottage, a storage barn, a two-person and a four-person Glamping cottage both available as short term vacation rentals.There are numerous potential residential building sites throughout the property with spectacular Whiteface Mountain and waterfront views overlooking the Ausable River. Great location to create a destination Micro-Resort or a family retreat.
Location
- Street address
- 977 Springfield Road Lot, # 2
- County
- Essex County
- Community
- Jay
- School district
- Lake Placid
- Elevation
- 994 feet
Directions
From Rt. 86 turn onto Fox Farm Road and continue to the end and turn left on Springfield Road and continue to 977 Springfield Rd. on left and follow Rd. to the Welcome Center.
Property details
- Acreage
- 47.18 acres
- Zoning
- Mixed
- MLS #
- ACVMLS 202373
- Posted
Property taxes
- Recent
- $7,083
Parcels
- 26.1-1-19.112
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Land
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- View
- River, Water
- Waterfront
- River Front, Waterfront
- Features
- Level, Many Trees, Views, Wetlands, Wooded
Exterior
- Fencing
- Chain Link, Fenced, Gate
Structure
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Roof
- Asphalt
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2025 | Price drop | $599,000 | $100,000 -14.3% | ACVMLS |
| July 31, 2025 | Back on market | $699,000 | — | ACVMLS |
| May 12, 2025 | Under contract | $699,000 | — | ACVMLS |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Price drop | $699,000 | $100,000 -12.5% | ACVMLS |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Price drop | $799,000 | $50,000 -5.9% | ACVMLS |
| July 12, 2024 | New listing | $849,000 | — | ACVMLS |


























