This is the project you have been waiting for!! Perfectly set on 29+ acres, set back on a country road, this vintage 1800's farmhouse awaits your special touch. In need of love, this home has many exciting classic features: wide plank floors, original doors, rocking chair porch, generous interior rooms and old-time charm you can rely on. Features include: amazing views, a fabulous stream, woods, fields, wildlife, pond site, and 2 big old barns! Needs work, but was lived in recently. Kitchen is large with a second set of service stairs, laundry room and back porch. A fabulous 1800's kitchen in the older side could be workspace, guest quarters, etc. You decide what to do with these funky cool features! The attractively aged barns are an exceptional addition to this offering which could be your graceful homestead. Long view across this beautiful property will be the best thing before coffee every day! This magical setting will be sure to please the right buyer for years to come. Sullivan West Schools. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
29.33 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Carol Malek• Malek Properties
Bought with Non Non Member-MLS• Buyer Representation Office
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Market trends in 12726, NY
Last updated September 2026
Sale-to-List Price
91.7%
1.8% MoM
Median sale price
$272K
$290K MoM
Avg. days on market
196d
144 days MoM
Recently sold homes
4
2 MoM
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Sale history for 81 Shortcut Rd
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20205221
May 21, 2021
Sold
$355,000
$185/sq ft
Dec 19, 2020
Listed
$374,900
$195/sq ft
+30
This is the project you have been waiting for!! Perfectly set on 29+ acres, set back on a country road in the middle of the property, this vintage 1800's farmhouse awaits your special touch. In need of renovation and love, this home has many exciting classic features: wide plank floors, original doors, rocking chair porch, generous interior rooms and old-time charm you can rely on. Features include: amazing views, a fabulous stream, woods, fields, wildlife, pond site, and 2 big old barns! Needs work, but was lived in recently. Kitchen is large with a second set of service stairs, laundry room and back porch. A fabulous 1800's kitchen in the older side could be workspace, guest quarters, etc. You decide what to do with these funky cool features! The attractively aged barns are an exceptional addition to this offering which could be your graceful homestead. Long view across this beautiful property will be the best thing before coffee every day! This magical setting will be sure to please the right buyer for years to come. Sullivan West Schools.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6043929
May 21, 2021
Sold
$355,000
$185/sq ft
Mar 20, 2021
Pending
—
Dec 18, 2020
Relisted
—
Dec 13, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Nov 13, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 13, 2020
Listed
$374,900
$195/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 30, 2017
Sold
$240,000
$125/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,989 (+4.6%)
$64,700 + $103,400
$168,100
2024
$6,685 (+10.4%)
$64,700 + $103,400
$168,100
2023
$6,054 (+14.0%)
$64,700 + $98,400
$163,100
2022
$5,312 (−5.2%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2021
$5,600 (+6.3%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2020
$5,267 (−4.7%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2019
$5,527 (+3.5%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2018
$5,338 (+26.1%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2017
$4,232 (+145.3%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2016
$1,725 (−9.1%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2015
$1,898 (−9.6%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2014
$2,100
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
Tax history for 81 Shortcut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,989 (+4.6%)
$64,700 + $103,400
$168,100
2024
$6,685 (+10.4%)
$64,700 + $103,400
$168,100
2023
$6,054 (+14.0%)
$64,700 + $98,400
$163,100
2022
$5,312 (−5.2%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2021
$5,600 (+6.3%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2020
$5,267 (−4.7%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2019
$5,527 (+3.5%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2018
$5,338 (+26.1%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2017
$4,232 (+145.3%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2016
$1,725 (−9.1%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2015
$1,898 (−9.6%)
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
2014
$2,100
$64,700 + $75,000
$139,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
27.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,400
Year built
1870
Style
Vacant Land
County
Sullivan County
APN
482400A009 0002004001
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Private
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Heating: Oil, Radiant
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer
Laundry Features: Inside
Appliances: Indirect Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels: Two
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Attic: Scuttle
Rooms Total: 9
Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Barn(s), Outbuilding, Workshop
Waterfront YN: Yes
Lot Information
Additional Parcels YN: No
Lot Features: Level, Part Wooded, Sloped, Split Possible, Views, Wooded
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Actual
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Annual Amount: $5,526
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Other
Utilities: Trash Collection Private
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Sullivan West Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: SULLIVAN WEST HIGH SCHOOL AT LAKE HUNTINGTON
High School: Sullivan West High School
High School District: Sullivan West
Location Information
Directions: 17B to Fosterdale, make Left at light, bear left on Shortcut Road and see sign on left #18.
County Or Parish: Sullivan County
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 27.8 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Sullivan County
APN: 482400A009 0002004001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 22, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Sullivan West Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
Sullivan West High School At Lake Huntington
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
2/10 Wind Factor
3% 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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