c.1901 Three Bedroom New York Home For Sale $189,900
OHU50K Notes $189,900
Realtor Comments
Welcome to 8 Lozier Street — a three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home tucked away on a quiet side street, waiting for its next owner to make it their own. Step inside to find a flexible living space with endless possibilities for a layout. The bright kitchen features lovely wood built-in cabinets and flows nicely into the adjoining dining area, perfect for family meals or entertaining. Upstairs, you’ll find three good sized bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy relaxing on the spacious covered front porch or spend time in the fenced backyard — ideal for pets or outdoor gatherings. Conveniently located close to downtown Plattsburgh, schools, shopping, and Lake Champlain, this home is ready for its next owner to add personal touches and make it theirs.
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- Build date 1901
- Contact Realtor: Amy Provost
- Google Map
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Pros
Beautiful location (biggest highlight)
- Located on Lake Champlain near the Adirondack Mountains
- Tons of outdoor activities:
- Hiking, skiing, boating, biking
Great if you love nature and year-round outdoor recreation
- Hiking, skiing, boating, biking
Affordable (for New York)
- Generally cheaper than most of NY State
- Median home ~$146K
Much more accessible than NYC or even many upstate cities
Friendly, small-city feel
- Strong sense of community and welcoming vibe
- Walkable, slower-paced lifestyle
- Good for families or people wanting less stress
College-town benefits
- Home to SUNY Plattsburgh → brings:
- Younger population
- Events and some nightlife
Keeps it from feeling too quiet
Good overall livability
- Livability score around 79/100 (above average)
- Strong areas:
- Education
- Cost (relative to NY)
- Community feel
Easy daily life
- Low traffic
- Short commute times
- Simple layout
Cons (these matter)
Harsh, long winters (major downside)
- Heavy snow, freezing temps, icy roads
- Winter can last Nov–March
This is one of the biggest dealbreakers.
Limited job market
- Fewer opportunities outside:
- Healthcare
- Education
- Retail
Harder to find high-paying or specialized careers
Limited entertainment & nightlife
- Smaller selection of:
- Restaurants
- Events
- Shopping
From locals:
“Not much of a nightlife… smaller community”
Isolation from major cities
- Far from big U.S. metros
- Closest major city: Montreal (Canada)
Can feel cut off if you want big-city access
Weak public transportation
- Limited bus system
- Car is basically required
Crime (mixed picture)
- Around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents (above average)
- Safer than ~35% of cities in one analysis
Translation:
- Not extremely dangerous
- But not a top-tier safe city either
Cost of living (conflicting reality)
- Some data shows affordable housing
- But newer data suggests overall costs ~33% above U.S. average
Why the confusion:
- Housing is relatively cheap
- But other costs (transport, goods, heating) can be higher
Bottom line
Plattsburgh is a good fit if you want:
- Nature and outdoor lifestyle
- A quieter, small-city environment
- Lower housing costs (for NY)
- A college-town vibe without big-city chaos
