From the morning song birds to evening candlelit evenings on your covered back porch, this 3 BR, 2 BA Cape has so much to offer. The floor plan on the main level has a living/dining room with a wood-burning stove, bedroom with full bath nearby or use the room as an office, (High Speed Internet is available) or as a TV room. The sliding glass doors lead to the covered porch and fenced yard. On the upper level are two bedrooms and a full bathroom. As the saying goes, Location, Location, Location -- Taconic Shores is a private lake community approximately 2 hours from New York City and is convenient to so many activities: Catamount Ski Area and Adventure Park is less than 15 minutes away, the Harlem Valley Rail Trail bicycle path, the Copake Town Park (tennis, pickleball), organic farms, apple picking in the fall, Tanglewood, theatre, music venues and the list goes on. Equal distance to both trending Hudson, New York and charming Great Barrington, Massachusetts The Berkshires. So many choices for 'farm to fork' dining in every direction.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$276Price/Sq.Ft.
$150/moHOA Dues
Listing by Mary Lou Kersten• Copake Lake Realty Corp.
Bought with Mary Lou Kersten• Copake Lake Realty Corp.
Est. $2,355 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 18 Taft Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BCMLS #249998
Aug 28, 2026
Sold
$344,000
$276/sq ft
Aug 6, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 8, 2026
Price Changed
$350,000
$280/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Listed
$365,000
$292/sq ft
+19
Public Remarks
Enjoy morning coffee on your back porch and hear the birds singing. Country charm and comfort. 2+ bedrooms, 2 full baths. This classic Cape style home has curb appeal and lovely plantings to catch your eye. The layout works well with a comfortable living room/dining room, eat-in kitchen, bonus (bedroom?) and a full bathroom on the first floor. Sliding glass doors lead from the dining area to the covered porch and fenced yard. A great place for a relaxing break or a quiet candlelit evening. Upstairs you'll find two bedrooms and a full bathroom. When the water calls, your deeded lake rights put swimming, kayaking, fishing and waterfront fun within minutes. Small HP engines are permitted. Under 15 min. to skiing, Bash Bish Falls, midway to Hudson and Great Barrrington. Rail Trail and more. 2.5 hours to New York City and midway to Hudson, New York and Great Barrington, Massachusetts with their great restaurants and shopping. It's the best of both worlds, a charming retreat and a lake to enjoy.
HVCRMLS #20262435
Aug 28, 2026
Sold
$344,000
$276/sq ft
Aug 4, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 13, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 7, 2026
Price Changed
$350,000
$280/sq ft
Jun 5, 2026
Price Changed
$365,000
$292/sq ft
May 15, 2026
Listed
$370,000
$296/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 26, 2001
Sold
$85,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,801
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2025
$2,801 (+2.6%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2024
$2,729 (+2.1%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2023
$2,674 (−3.2%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2022
$2,763 (−0.5%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2021
$2,777 (+12.2%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2020
$2,474 (−0.3%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2019
$2,480 (+1.5%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2018
$2,444 (+4.5%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2017
$2,339 (+2.2%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2016
$2,288 (−28.4%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2015
$3,194 (−1.3%)
$32,200 + $114,700
$146,900
2014
$3,236
$24,300 + $110,800
$135,100
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Columbia County
APN
103200A17600300030380000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Wood, Bamboo, Carpet
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch, Rear Porch
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Structure Type: House
Sq. Ft.: 1248.0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,248
Levels: One and One Half
Property Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.11
Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.11
Zoning: res 1, code 07
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,535
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Utilities: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Water Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
HOA Information
Has Homeowners Association
Association Fee: $1,798
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Derived Association Fee (Monthly): $149.83
Schools Information
High School District: Taconic Hills Central Schools
Location Information
Directions: Rout 22 to Farm Road. Farm Road to Mountain View Road. Mountain View to right on Taft. Yellow house on right.
Subdivision Name: Taconic Shores
Community Information
Community Features: Fishing, Lake, Other
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Columbia County
APN: 103200A17600300030380000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Servi
Around this home
Schools
Taconic Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Taconic Hills High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
3/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Copake, NY • 12516
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Sun exposure
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$367,000 – $444,000
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