* Multiple offers - highest and best by 6/3 at 5pm * A rare opportunity awaits at this striking contemporary estate, nestled on over 11 acres of absolute privacy within the highly desirable New Paltz School District. Situated on a quiet country road, this four-bedroom, two and a half bathroom home is a true diamond in the rough, offering the perfect canvas for a buyer with the vision and means to restore this masterpiece. The sprawling 11-acre property provides a magnificent, park-like backdrop, featuring scenic wetland areas that serve as a permanent natural buffer for ultimate seclusion. Adventure and relaxation are right in your backyard with direct access to a stream for kayaking, wildlife viewing, or peaceful morning reflection. Adding immense value and utility to the acreage is a substantial detached barn already equipped with electricity, offering a ready-made foundation for a professional workshop, artist's studio, or premium storage space. While the residence has experienced hardship and requires some rehabilitation, its strong architectural lines and unparalleled setting make it an incredibly rewarding project. Whether you are an investor looking for a high-equity restoration or a professional seeking to customize a legacy woodland retreat from the ground up, the potential here is undeniable. This property is being sold as-is, waiting for the right buyer to give it the love it deserves and return it to its full, gorgeous potential.
11.9 ACRES OF PRIVACY, COMFORT, & QUIET. Live your own storybook adventure in this piece of the Hudson Valley woodlands. Modern 2-story northern European brick & cedar sided custom home, 2500sf plus finished lower level. 5BR, 2.5BA, lrg bright open kitchen/DR, atrium LR w/ floor to ceiling stone FP & windows, main floor MBR suite opens to priv. deck w/ hot tub. 3BR & FR on 2nd floor. Central air & mature landscaping.
Public Records
Sep 4, 2002
Sold
$370,000
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,196 (+1.5%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2024
$15,951 (+2.4%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2023
$15,580 (+4.3%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2022
$14,940 (+0.3%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2021
$14,897 (−1.0%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2020
$15,040 (+1.3%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2019
$14,854 (+4.3%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2018
$14,235 (+3.4%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2017
$13,770 (+1.0%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2016
$13,629 (+2.4%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2015
$13,313 (+2.5%)
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
2014
$12,987
$184,400 + $214,800
$399,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.7
Lot width
375 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,260
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,260
Year built
1980
Style
Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
513889A07900100030120000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Highland, NY • 12528
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.2 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 573 Plutarch Rd
$472,425
$22K over list price of $450K
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