Charming 3 bdrm, 2.5 ba Cape in highly desirable New Paltz location. Light and bright, this home sits on 2.22 sunny and open acres with surrounding woods. You'll love relaxing and bird watching on the screened in porch. Grounds include an organic garden, fire-pit, walking trail, seasonal stream, and large detached barn with electric off of the driveway with ample parking. No short-cuts have been taken on the interior with an open and upgraded kitchen, dining room, living room with wood burning brick fireplace, office/study, ground floor master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet, two bedrooms on the second floor with full bathroom, and laundry/mud room with half bath. Energy audit was done prior to new roof and spray foam insulation in 2014, new boiler, septic and leach field, water pump, oil tank, whole house generator hook-up, complete landscaping including evergreen trees, all new windows, fixtures and doors throughout. A truly move-in ready home.
Yes it needs work but location, location, location makes this diamond in the rough well worth it! This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Cape on 2.2 acres, minutes to the Thruway and New Paltz is screaming out for your buyers who have the vision to see the potential here. All of the mechanicals are in great shape and include a newer electrical service, water system, and furnace. This could be the deal of the year in the New Paltz area! Being sold as is.
Public Records
Sep 21, 2005
Sold
$142,000
$90/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1997
Sold
$80,000
$51/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 12, 1996
Sold
$75,000
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,538 (+1.5%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2024
$9,394 (+2.4%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2023
$9,176 (+4.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2022
$8,799 (+0.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2021
$8,773 (−1.0%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2020
$8,857 (+1.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2019
$8,748 (+4.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2018
$8,383 (+4.4%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2017
$8,031 (+10.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2016
$7,283 (+2.5%)
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
2015
$7,104 (+2.5%)
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
2014
$6,928
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
Tax history for 480 Plutarch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,538 (+1.5%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2024
$9,394 (+2.4%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2023
$9,176 (+4.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2022
$8,799 (+0.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2021
$8,773 (−1.0%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2020
$8,857 (+1.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2019
$8,748 (+4.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2018
$8,383 (+4.4%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2017
$8,031 (+10.3%)
$119,500 + $115,600
$235,100
2016
$7,283 (+2.5%)
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
2015
$7,104 (+2.5%)
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
2014
$6,928
$119,500 + $113,300
$232,800
*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
Stories
1.5
Lot width
353 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,212
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
513889A07900300050040000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Kitchen Island, Other, Walk-In Closet(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Garden
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1574.0
Construction Materials: Cedar
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Stream
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Meadow, Rock Outcropping, Wooded
Lot Size : 2.22
Lot Size Dimensions: 2.22
Lot Size Area: 2.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 2.22
Zoning: A3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,574
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Duzine K-2
High School District: New Paltz Central
Location Information
Directions: From New Paltz: Left onto North Ohioville, Right onto New Paltz Road, Left onto Plutarch. #480 on left. Sign on.
Community Information
Community Features: Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,212
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 513889A07900300050040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Duzine School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.6mi
New Paltz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
9/10
New Paltz Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
8/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
8% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$514,000 – $622,000
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