Main house and guest house at the end of a town maintained, dead end road, hit all the checkboxes: privacy, quiet, an inground heated pool, views, water features, cathedral ceilings & CHARM. This magical and unique property abuts over 2,000 acres of state land. The main house has 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The great room boasts soaring ceilings, exposed beams, panoramic picture windows & hardwood floors. The guest house sits above a stream where the sound of flowing water enters the bedroom windows. This cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath plus a sleeping loft. Situated within 15 minutes of Belleayre for skiing or Margaretville for shops, restaurants, pharmacy, grocer and hospital, This home is perfect as a year round vacation rental or year round living. Fall leaves, swimming in summer, ski in snow (great history as an airbnb). Enjoy the view from the bluestone patio or one of 2 decks. Established orchards and 2 ponds complete paradise. 23 acre adjacent parcel #3.-1-20 also for sale Additional Information: Amenities:Guest Quarters,Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:2 Car Attached,
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
88 acresLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
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Market trends in 12406, NY
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-list price
100.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$230K
$169K MoM
Avg. days on market
0d
2 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 81 Old Baker Rd
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20214172
May 31, 2022
Sold
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
Mar 13, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 1, 2022
Delisted
—
Feb 1, 2022
Price Changed
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
Nov 15, 2021
Listed
$1,250,000
$395/sq ft
+30
Two Catskill Mountain homes (main house + guest house) at the end of a town maintained, dead end road, hit all the checkboxes: privacy, quiet, an inground heated pool, views, water features, cathedral ceilings & CHARM. This magical and unique property abuts over 2,000 acres of state land. The main house has 5 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The great room boasts soaring ceilings, exposed beams, panoramic picture windows & hardwood floors. The guest house sits above a stream where the sound of flowing water enters the bedroom windows. This cottage has 2 bedrooms and 1 bath plus a sleeping loft. Situated within 15 minutes of Belleayre for skiing or Margaretville for shops, restaurants, pharmacy, grocer and hospital, This home is perfect as a year round vacation rental or year round living. Fall leaves, swimming in summer, ski in the snow (great history as an airbnb). Enjoy the view from the bluestone patio or one of 2 decks. Established orchards and 2 ponds complete paradise. 23 acre adjacent parcel #3.-1-20 can be included for $1.397M
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6137161
May 31, 2022
Sold
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
Feb 21, 2022
Pending
—
Feb 20, 2022
Price Changed
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
Oct 4, 2021
Price Changed
$1,250,000
$395/sq ft
Sep 14, 2021
Price Changed
$1,396,900
$441/sq ft
Aug 18, 2021
Listed
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
UNYREIS #OD132160
Aug 18, 2021
Listed
$1,397,000
$441/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 29, 2008
Sold
$860,000
$271/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,447 (+24.1%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2024
$6,806 (−47.7%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2023
$13,020 (+75.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2022
$7,439 (−4.1%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2021
$7,758 (−2.5%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2020
$7,955 (−3.9%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2019
$8,276 (+4.8%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2018
$7,895 (+4.4%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2017
$7,564 (+1.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2016
$7,491 (+0.5%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2015
$7,452 (+1.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2014
$7,378
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
Tax history for 81 Old Baker Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,447 (+24.1%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2024
$6,806 (−47.7%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2023
$13,020 (+75.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2022
$7,439 (−4.1%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2021
$7,758 (−2.5%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2020
$7,955 (−3.9%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2019
$8,276 (+4.8%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2018
$7,895 (+4.4%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2017
$7,564 (+1.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2016
$7,491 (+0.5%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2015
$7,452 (+1.0%)
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
2014
$7,378
$105,800 + $140,100
$245,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Ulster County
APN
512600A01100000010020000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Total: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Storage, Underground
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Fireplace Information
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Kerosene, Oil
Lot Features: Borders State Land, Part Wooded, Views
Property Information
Stories: 2
Living Area Source: Other
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Actual
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Source: Other
Tax Annual Amount: $9,000
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Cesspool, Other
Utilities: Trash Collection Private
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Margaretville Central School
Middle Or Junior School: Margaretville Central School
High School: Margaretville Central School
High School District: Margaretville
Location Information
Hamlet: Arkville
Directions: google maps will take you directly to the property from 28 (either via Dry Brook if coming from Margaretville or via Galli Curci Rd if coming from Kingston) Once you turn on Old Baker off of Rider Hollow, stay straight at the junction and take Old Baker to the end... listen for the stream as you enter property!
County Or Parish: Ulster County
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 64 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 512600A01100000010020000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Margaretville Central School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 83° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.47M – $1.78M
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