Experience the best of lakefront living at Sleepy Hollow Lake in this fully furnished four bedroom, two bath home offering spectacular panoramic lake views and a proven prior Airbnb rental history. Whether you're looking for a personal getaway, full time residence, or income producing investment property, this turnkey home offers the perfect combination of comfort, scenery, and year-round enjoyment. Designed to capture the beauty of the lake from throughout the home, the interior features bright and inviting living spaces, spacious bedrooms, and a layout ideal for entertaining or relaxing after a day on the water. The home also offers a fantastic lower level layout with walkout access to the deck, creating the perfect additional living or recreation space while seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor lakefront living. Large windows throughout fill the home with natural light and showcase the stunning waterfront setting from multiple vantage points. Enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, and breathtaking sunsets right from your own backyard, all while being conveniently located near community amenities, golf, hiking, skiing, dining, and an easy drive to Albany and the surrounding Hudson Valley.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.32 acresLot Size
$323Price/Sq.Ft.
$192/moHOA Dues
Listing by Jacob Meyers• Lake and Mountain Realty, LLC
Listing by Lake and Mountain Realty Meyers• Lake and Mountain Realty, LLC
Bought with Lake and Mountain Realty Meyers• Lake and Mountain Realty, LLC
Est. $2,936 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 8 Rip Van Winkle Dr
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20262425
Aug 21, 2026
Sold
$865,000
$323/sq ft
Jun 22, 2026
Pending
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Jun 8, 2026
Contingent
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May 14, 2026
Listed
$880,000
$328/sq ft
HVCRMLS #140881
May 20, 2022
Sold
$680,000
$254/sq ft
Feb 14, 2022
Listed
$699,000
$261/sq ft
+20
Fabulous Lakefront Home set on a beautifully landscaped lakefront lot on the Main Lake. This custom built home has been impeccably maintained and is what lake living is all about!! Open concept on main level with great kitchen + access to great lakeside deck plus 2 bedrooms, full bath and laundry. Upstairs there is a master bedroom on the lakeside w/ tons of glass that offers magnificent view, plus add'l bedroom and full bath. The lower walkout level is meant for family and fun and has a patio and path that leads to your private beach and dock. Located in Athens, NY the new gem of the Hudson Valley, close to Hudson/ Amtrak, skiing and more!! Call TODAY for your private showing of this lakeside gem!!!
HVCRMLS #121103
Aug 8, 2018
Sold
$390,000
$146/sq ft
May 26, 2018
Listed
$399,000
$149/sq ft
HVCRMLS #101990
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$455,000
$170/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20151111
Mar 31, 2015
Listed
$455,000
$170/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
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Lot width
39 ft.
Lot depth
212 ft.
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
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Last updated by owner on Mar 19, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Waterfront
Frontage Type: Lakefront
Water Body Name: Sleepy Hollow Lake
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.32
Lot Size Area: 0.32
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.32
Zoning: SFR
Zoning Description: residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,846
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Underground
Utilities: Underground Utilities
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Amenities: Boating, Basketball Court, Beach Rights, Clubhouse, Gated, Playground, Pool
Association Fee: $2,300
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $191.67
Schools Information
High School District: Coxsackie - Athens Central School District
Location Information
Directions: Take Rt 385 into Athens, turn onto Union St, take to Hillside Dr, turn right take to stop sign. Turn left on SHR and take to Rip Van Winkle Dr, turn right, take to end cul de sac, house on left
Community Information
Community Features: Pool, Clubhouse, Fishing, Lake, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
Public facts
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Lot Size: —
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Greene County
APN: —
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 19, 2025
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Servi
Around this home
Schools
Coxsackie Athens Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Coxsackie Athens High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
8% 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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Historical weather
Athens, NY • 12015
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Sun exposure
84/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$801,000 – $970,000
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