57 Snake Road is a rare opportunity on one of Catskill's most coveted dead-end roads. This modest 3-bedroom, 1-bath ranch sits on genuinely exceptional land: direct access to Catskill creek and your own sandy beach/bank, sunlit, quiet, and surrounded by some of the region's strongest historic homes. The house itself is an unassuming 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom ranch with a full basement including a 2-car garage. The property certainly needs a lot of work, but that's its' advantage. It's a clean canvas--a simple project for an end user, an investor, or anyone with hospitality vision. Boutique short-term rental operators, architects, and luxury builders will immediately see the upside: renovate what's here, expand the footprint, or create a full architectural new build designed to capture the setting. The land is the star. Sun-soaked greenery, wildflowers, native plantings, and private creek frontage with a quiet, stretch of water create an idyllic Hudson Valley experience. It's exactly the kind of setting that drives premium nightly rates, high occupancy, and lasting demand--or simply offers a serene, elevated private residence. To one side is the Edith Cole Silberstein House. To the other, the 1690 stone Van Vechten House, last sold for 1.575M in 2008. Directly across is the W. H. Palmer House, 58 Snake Road, which closed at over 3M in 2023--without creek access. With such strong neighboring properties, the ceiling is high. With vision, the potential here is high. This is that unicorn property people talk about--rare land, rare location, and rare upside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$281Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Steven DiLorenzo• Compass Greater NY LLC
Listing by Alex Alvarez• Compass Greater NY LLC
Bought with Alex Alvarez• Compass Greater NY LLC
Bought with Steven DiLorenzo• Compass Greater NY LLC
Est. $2,544 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 57 Snake Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20262978
Oct 5, 2026
Sold
$440,000
$281/sq ft
Sep 2, 2026
Pending
—
Aug 19, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 3, 2026
Listed
$499,000
$319/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,052
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2025
$5,052 (+3.4%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2024
$4,887 (+1.3%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2023
$4,826 (+0.4%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2022
$4,806 (+1.4%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2021
$4,740 (−23.6%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2020
$6,206 (+384.1%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2019
$1,282 (+5.7%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2018
$1,213 (+3.8%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2017
$1,169 (−13.1%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2016
$1,345 (−1.0%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2015
$1,358 (−56.2%)
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
2014
$3,102
$20,000 + $76,900
$96,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,564
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Greene County
APN
192689A15501600030030000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
C
Conservation District
These include wetlands and, in the waterfront area, includes lands along the Catskill and Kaaterskill Creeks. These areas are environmentally sensitive and generally should not be developed.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Fixer
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Back Yard, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Lot Size : 1.5
Lot Size Area: 1.5
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
Zoning: 210
Zoning Description: 1 Family Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,052
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Catskill School District
Location Information
Directions: Main Street to Jefferson Heights to Snake Road. House toward the end of Snake Road on left across the street from brick house.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Greene County
APN: 192689A15501600030030000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Servi
Around this home
Schools
Catskill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Catskill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
5/10
Catskill Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 50-61% chance 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
7% 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
Catskill, NY • 12414
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Sun exposure
98/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 7% for direct sun exposure in Catskill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$428,000 – $518,000
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