Dramatic views greet you at this secluded hilltop home in Austerlitz, minutes from Chatham's fine restaurants, shops and theaters. On the market for the first time in 30 years, it has been a lovingly cared for weekend home with everything you have been looking for. Huge stone fireplace welcomes you and guests with warmth and country feel in the inviting living room. Spacious first floor master suite with sybaritic bath, overlooks blooming, colorful gardens, inviting Trek deck and your private tennis court (easily adapted for pickle ball!) Drive up the long, private roadway through deep woods and then come upon the level home site with the clean lines of this contemporary yet country home, set within tasteful landscaping. Peaceful, quiet, minutes to Rigor Hill Taconic Pkwy exit, close to the Hawthorne Valley School and Farm Store with local, organic foods to make shopping easy and healthy. And, being in the foothills of the Berkshires, Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Great Barrington, Lenox, and outstanding dining, cultural venues, are close and convenient. This location is perfect too for skiing with Jiminy Peak, Catamount, Butternut among the many ski areas nearby. So, whether culture, sports, dining out or just relaxing and enjoying the peaceful countryside, this home has it all.
Vacant landProperty Type
1979Year Built
10.57 acresLot Size
$76,022Price/Acres
2 car garageParking
Listing by Ann Levitt• Beach & Bartolo Realtors
Listing by Bret Coladner• Beach & Bartolo Realtors
Bought with Anne Harrison• Country Life Real Estate, LLC
Source:HVCRMLS #142765
Redfin Estimate
$803,557
$96K since sold in July 2023$10K since September
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Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 28.1% higher than the average sale price ($627K) of 5 comparable homes.
Dramatic views greet you at this secluded hilltop home in Austerlitz, minutes from Chatham's fine restaurants, shops and theaters. On the market for the first time in 30 years, it has been a lovingly cared for weekend home with everything you have been looking for. Huge stone fireplace welcomes you and guests with warmth and country feel in the inviting living room. Spacious first floor master suite with sybaritic bath, overlooks blooming, colorful gardens, inviting Trek deck and your private tennis court (easily adapted for pickle ball!) Drive up the long, private roadway through deep woods and then come upon the level home site with the clean lines of this contemporary yet country home, set within tasteful landscaping. Peaceful, quiet, minutes to Rigor Hill Taconic Pkwy exit, close to the Hawthorne Valley School and Farm Store with local, organic foods to make shopping easy and healthy. And, being in the foothills of the Berkshires, Tanglewood, Jacob's Pillow, Great Barrington, Lenox, and outstanding dining, cultural venues, are close and convenient. This location is perfect too for skiing with Jiminy Peak, Catamount, Butternut among the many ski areas nearby. So, whether culture, sports, dining out or just relaxing and enjoying the peaceful countryside, this home has it all.
Global MLS #202221613
Oct 28, 2022
Sold
$767,500
$306/sq ft
Sep 7, 2022
Listing Removed
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Jul 1, 2022
Listed
$795,000
$317/sq ft
Dramatic views greet you at this secluded hilltop home in Austerlitz, minutes from Chatham's fine restaurants, shops and theaters. On the market for the first time in 30 years, it has been a lovingly cared for weekend home with everything you have been looking for. Huge stone fireplace welcomes you and guests with warmth and country feel in the inviting living room. Spacious first floor master suite with sybaritic bath, overlooks blooming, colorful gardens, inviting Trek deck and your private tennis court (easily adapted for pickle ball!) Drive up the long, private roadway through deep woods and then come upon the level home site with the clean lines of this contemporary yet country home, set within tasteful landscaping. Peaceful, quiet, minutes to Rigor Hill Taconic Pkwy exit, close to
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,058
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2025
$9,058 (−1.4%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2024
$9,190 (+2.9%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2023
$8,932 (+0.7%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2022
$8,872 (+0.9%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2021
$8,790 (−4.8%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2020
$9,235 (−1.8%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2019
$9,408 (+15.0%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2018
$8,180 (+4.3%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2017
$7,844 (−2.0%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2016
$8,001 (−3.2%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2015
$8,267 (−0.3%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2014
$8,296
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
Tax history for 91 Shale Mountain Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,058
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2025
$9,058 (−1.4%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2024
$9,190 (+2.9%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2023
$8,932 (+0.7%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2022
$8,872 (+0.9%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2021
$8,790 (−4.8%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2020
$9,235 (−1.8%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2019
$9,408 (+15.0%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2018
$8,180 (+4.3%)
$88,900 + $424,600
$513,500
2017
$7,844 (−2.0%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2016
$8,001 (−3.2%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2015
$8,267 (−0.3%)
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
2014
$8,296
$73,300 + $341,700
$415,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,508
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,788
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LOT 3
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 672
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 460,429
Legal Lot Number: 5
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: COPAKE-TACONIC HILLS
Municipality Name: AUSTERLITZ
Acres: 10.57
Zoning Code: 01
State Use Description: RURAL RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,508
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.57 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 2009
County: Columbia County
APN: 102200A09400000010051120000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Taconic Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
Taconic Hills High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
3/10
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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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Chatham, NY • 12037
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$764,000 – $925,000
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