A true rural fantasy with an historic farmhouse and 50 acres with stunning views - that's only 90 miles from the GW Bridge. "Sunset Farm" has provided respite from city life for close to 100 years, starting out as a boarding house and having more recently served as a working organic farm. Situated on a beautiful country road just at the start of the Catskills, the property feels gracious and welcoming from the first glance. The home itself has an extra-large eat-in kitchen that leads to the equally generous living area centered around a wood-burning stove. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and windows looking out at the surrounding property give the home a sense of character and ease. And surrounding the home - there's a large rocking chair front porch, a glassed-in porch, patio, small building currently being used as a workshop, garage, and a large historic barn (that pre-dates the house) with space for one heck of a dinner party. .. and the original milking stalls. This is a place to retreat - or to take on the mantle of past owners and build a life centered around nature, space, quiet, and community. Bonus points for enough blueberry bushes to feed you and all your friends!
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
50 acresLot Size
$321Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Megan Brenn-White• Compass Greater NY, LLC
Bought with MJ Collum• Keller Williams Hudson Valley
A true rural fantasy with an historic farmhouse and 50 acres with stunning views - that's only 90 miles from the GW Bridge. "Sunset Farm" has provided respite from city life for close to 100 years, starting out as a boarding house and having more recently served as a working organic farm. Situated on a beautiful country road just at the start of the Catskills, the property feels gracious and welcoming from the first glance. The home itself has an extra-large eat-in kitchen that leads to the equally generous living area centered around a wood-burning stove. Tall ceilings, hardwood floors, and windows looking out at the surrounding property give the home a sense of character and ease. And surrounding the home - there's a large rocking chair front porch, a glassed-in porch, patio, small building currently being used as a workshop, garage, and a large historic barn (that pre-dates the house) with space for one heck of a dinner party...and the original milking stalls. This is a place to retreat - or to take on the mantle of past owners and build a life centered around nature, space, quiet, and community. Bonus points for enough blueberry bushes to feed you and all your friends! Additional Information: Amenities:Guest Quarters,Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:1 Car Detached,
HVCRMLS #20145132
Sep 29, 2015
Sold
$369,000
$155/sq ft
Oct 6, 2014
Listed
$369,000
$155/sq ft
+30
Rich in History and the first time ever offered for sale. Once known as Sunset Farmhouse, Built in 1926, you could rent a room for $12/week and eat off the land. Pleasantly set on 50 acres of open meadows, pasture and woods with beautiful distant views, old stone walls, barn, several outbuildings, and a pond site. Ready for the next generation of farmers to till the land and take care of the animals. All major systems have been updated, floors refinished, new thermal windows, new roof and more. Just installed in May of 2015 all new heat on the second floor!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,405 (+5.1%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2024
$10,854 (+1.1%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2023
$10,737 (+2.6%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2022
$10,470 (+24.8%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2021
$8,387 (−0.3%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2020
$8,413 (+1.4%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2019
$8,299 (+1.1%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2018
$8,208 (+1.8%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2017
$8,059 (−7.8%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2016
$8,737 (+98.1%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2015
$4,411 (+336.7%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2014
$1,010
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
Tax history for 399 Brown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,405 (+5.1%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2024
$10,854 (+1.1%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2023
$10,737 (+2.6%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2022
$10,470 (+24.8%)
$98,200 + $205,800
$304,000
2021
$8,387 (−0.3%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2020
$8,413 (+1.4%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2019
$8,299 (+1.1%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2018
$8,208 (+1.8%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2017
$8,059 (−7.8%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2016
$8,737 (+98.1%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2015
$4,411 (+336.7%)
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
2014
$1,010
$98,200 + $141,300
$239,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
7
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
50 Acres
Year renovated
1975
Sq. Ft.
2,386
Year built
1926
Style
Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
515689A07400100020130000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Hot Water, Oil, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Other, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Glass Enclosed, Patio
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2386.0
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Gentle Sloping, Meadow, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 50.0
Lot Size Dimensions: -
Lot Size Area: 50
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 50
Zoning Description: Rurl res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,006
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ellenville Central
Location Information
Directions: Going west on Route 55, turn left on Brown Road. House will be on left.
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,386
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 50 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: 1975
County: Ulster County
APN: 515689A07400100020130000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ellenville Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 6.9mi
7/10
Ellenville High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.9mi
4/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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Ellenville, NY • 12428
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