Private Hideaway on a Hill sits within 8 acres of Beautiful Woodland. Quiet and peaceful in lake community and not far from the Beach. Seasonal water view & some clearing could open panoramic scene overlooking the lake. The owners had this home built by a well-known local builder and have enjoyed many memorable family occasions over the years. Bright and cheerful 3 bedroom with open loft and vaulted ceiling. Beautiful fireplace & custom chandelier set the mood for hearty dining and holiday celebrations in -- Very Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
8.18 acresLot Size
$298Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Charles Bartolo• Beach & Bartolo Realtors Inc
Private Hideaway on a Hill sits within 8 acres of Beautiful Woodland. Quiet and peaceful in lake community and not far from the Beach. Seasonal water view & some clearing could open panoramic scene overlooking the lake. The owners had this home built by a well-known local builder and have enjoyed many memorable family occasions over the years. Bright and cheerful 3 bedroom with open loft and vaulted ceiling. Beautiful fireplace & custom chandelier set the mood for hearty dining and holiday celebrations in this open plan. Cedar shakes and redwood deck depict the rustic theme of the home. Some updates will customize the space as you wish but you can move in as is. Store your snowmobiles and other toys in the convenient walkout lower level. Enjoy all the local activities, swimming, boating & fishing. Snowshoeing, cross country skiing & winter sports right at your door.
Global MLS #201417968
Aug 10, 2015
Sold
$200,000
$143/sq ft
Aug 21, 2014
Listed
$229,900
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,775
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2025
$3,775 (+2.6%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2024
$3,679 (+2.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2023
$3,604 (−3.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2022
$3,724 (−0.5%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2021
$3,743 (−1.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2020
$3,786 (−0.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2019
$3,794 (+0.3%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2018
$3,782 (+4.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2017
$3,634 (+2.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2016
$3,555 (−21.4%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2015
$4,521 (−1.0%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2014
$4,566
$75,400 + $97,300
$172,700
Tax history for 51 Birch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,775
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2025
$3,775 (+2.6%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2024
$3,679 (+2.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2023
$3,604 (−3.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2022
$3,724 (−0.5%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2021
$3,743 (−1.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2020
$3,786 (−0.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2019
$3,794 (+0.3%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2018
$3,782 (+4.1%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2017
$3,634 (+2.2%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2016
$3,555 (−21.4%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2015
$4,521 (−1.0%)
$111,600 + $86,400
$198,000
2014
$4,566
$75,400 + $97,300
$172,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8.18 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,196
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Columbia County
APN
103200A17600100050130000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Common Area
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 2
Appliances: Humidifier, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,400
Construction Materials: Cedar
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 8.18
Lot Size Square Feet: 356,320.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 356321
Lot Features: Secluded, Private, Wooded
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,697
Tax Annual Amount: $4,697
Financial Details: General Taxes: $2,063
Financial Details: School Taxes: $2,634
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Other, See Remarks
Location
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $1,031
School Information
School District: Taconic Hills
Location Information
Directions: Rte 7A to Fairview Drive. Proceed to lakeview and take left. Follow to Birch Rd on left. Driveway on left #51. Proceed up hill to house.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,196
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 8.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Columbia County
APN: 103200A17600100050130000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Taconic Hills Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.0mi
7/10
Taconic Hills High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% 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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Copake, NY • 12516
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Estimated sale price
$397,000 – $480,000
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