There are homes that ask you to compromise, and then there are homes that ask you to dream. Set against a backdrop of sweeping mountain views, this is a rare opportunity to create something that’s unmistakably yours. The hardest work has already been done. What’s left is the part that reflects your style, your vision, and the way you want to live. Picture slow mornings with coffee overlooking the mountains, evenings spent watching the seasons change, and a home finished exactly the way you’ve always imagined—not someone else’s choices, but your own. Whether your vision includes warm natural finishes, clean modern lines, or a timeless mountain retreat, this property is ready for the next chapter. In a market where finding the right location is nearly impossible, opportunities like this don’t come along often. For generations, Bearsville and neighboring Woodstock have drawn musicians, painters, writers, makers, and free spirits seeking inspiration, community, and a different pace of life. Here, you’re close enough to enjoy the galleries, live music, cafés, and creative energy that define the area, yet far enough away to hear little more than the wind through the trees and the sounds of nature. Bring your imagination, your contractor, and your plans. The canvas is waiting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$399Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Ron Knowles• Century 21 Alliance Rlty Group
There are homes that ask you to compromise, and then there are homes that ask you to dream. Set against a backdrop of sweeping mountain views, this is a rare opportunity to create something that's unmistakably yours. The hardest work has already been done. What's left is the part that reflects your style, your vision, and the way you want to live. Picture slow mornings with coffee overlooking the mountains, evenings spent watching the seasons change, and a home finished exactly the way you've always imagined--not someone else's choices, but your own. Whether your vision includes warm natural finishes, clean modern lines, or a timeless mountain retreat, this property is ready for the next chapter. In a market where finding the right location is nearly impossible, opportunities like this don't come along often. For generations, Bearsville and neighboring Woodstock have drawn musicians, painters, writers, makers, and free spirits seeking inspiration, community, and a different pace of life. Here, you're close enough to enjoy the galleries, live music, cafés, and creative energy that define the area, yet far enough away to hear little more than the wind through the trees and the sounds of nature. Bring your imagination, your contractor, and your plans. The canvas is waiting. Every opportunity begins with possibility this one begins for the Mountain View
HVCRMLS #20211737
Aug 27, 2021
Sold
$235,000
$235/sq ft
May 15, 2021
Listed
$249,000
$249/sq ft
+26
Super private acre perched up on a hill with beautiful mountain views in desirable Bearsville! Minutes to Center of Woodstock and Phoenicia Village. Wilson State Park is directly across the street…. which means that no one will ever obstruct your views! Seller has stripped the house down to the studs in what is now just a shell awaiting its new owner’s vision. This efficient layout is listed in county records as 635sf (but measures approx 900sf) and was designed as 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, but could be changed with an architects help or added onto for expansion. Electric is on site, well is in place and a new septic system can be paid for by DEP's watershed program (not sure of septic status) Low taxes. * Seller is including a refurbished Viking refrigerator and Viking electric stove. Seller is also including New Anderson windows with the sale (will require some reframing prior to install). * This property is being sold “As Is”. Tens of thousands were spent on demolition and garbage removal and about the same was spent on clearing trees for the view. One of the only parcels on Cold Brook Rd with a view.
Public Records
Nov 25, 2015
Sold
$82,000
$82/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20133635
Jul 25, 2013
Listed
$109,000
$109/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20133636
Jul 25, 2013
Listed
$229,000
$229/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20133649
Jul 25, 2013
Listed
$129,000
$129/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20072618
May 17, 2007
Listed
$284,900
$285/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,661 (−5.4%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2024
$2,813 (−1.0%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2023
$2,842 (+9.3%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2022
$2,600 (+7.2%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2021
$2,426 (+2.6%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2020
$2,365 (+2.6%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2019
$2,306 (+2.2%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2018
$2,257 (+3.6%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2017
$2,179 (+2.2%)
$60,000 + $39,000
$99,000
2016
$2,132 (−35.8%)
$50,000 + $49,000
$99,000
2015
$3,323
$50,000 + $49,000
$99,000
2014
$3,322
$50,000 + $103,800
$153,800
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
307 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
635
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
635
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
515800A03700100010150000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on May 13, 2026.
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Bearsville, NY • 12409
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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32
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48
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62
76
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72
52
61
42
47
32
33
19
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Jul
Aug
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Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
62/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.3 hrs
0.7 hr
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 281 Cold Brook Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $339,000 and $450,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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