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Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
1.6 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Dylan Taft• Taft Street Realty, Inc.
Bought with Hilton Purvis• Coldwell Banker Village GreenN
A BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM BUILT A-FRAME SURROUNDED BY GORGEOUS PERENNIAL LANDSCAPING AND WOODED ENOUGHT TO GIVE COMPLETE PRIVACEY. IMAGINE HAVING FAMILY COOKOUTS ON YOUR OVERSIZED DECK THAT LOOKS OVER A POND WITH WATERFALLS. SUCH A PEACEFUL SETTING . TO MAKE THIS EVEN EXTRA SPECIAL THERE IS A 16X16 SCREENED IN GAZEBO THAT CAN BE USED 3 SEASONS OF THE YEAR. THIS HOME OFFERS SO MUCH. LARGE FAMILY ROOM ON LOWER LEVEL AND ASIDE FROM 4BRS THERE IS AN OFFICE AND GAME ROOM WITH POOL TABLE ALREADY SET UP.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4432890
Mar 2, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 3, 2014
Listed
$340,000
$121/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20144532
Sep 1, 2014
Listed
$315,000
$112/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20142163
May 10, 2014
Listed
$375,000
$133/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,758 (+6.8%)
$114,300 + $209,300
$323,600
2024
$11,947 (+2.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2023
$11,669 (+4.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2022
$11,190 (+0.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2021
$11,158 (−1.0%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2020
$11,265 (+1.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2019
$11,125 (+4.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2018
$10,662 (+3.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2017
$10,314 (+1.0%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2016
$10,208 (+2.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2015
$9,971 (−12.1%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2014
$11,343
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
Tax history for 608 Plutarch Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$12,758 (+6.8%)
$114,300 + $209,300
$323,600
2024
$11,947 (+2.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2023
$11,669 (+4.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2022
$11,190 (+0.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2021
$11,158 (−1.0%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2020
$11,265 (+1.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2019
$11,125 (+4.3%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2018
$10,662 (+3.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2017
$10,314 (+1.0%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2016
$10,208 (+2.4%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2015
$9,971 (−12.1%)
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
2014
$11,343
$114,300 + $184,700
$299,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
170 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,370
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
513889A07900100030040000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Other, Paved, See Remarks, Attached, Garage
Other Structures: Gazebo, Outbuilding, Other, Shed(s), See Remarks
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, Landscaped, Level, Other, Private, See Remarks, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.6
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.60
Lot Size Area: 1.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.6
Zoning: A3
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,191
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: New Paltz Central
Location Information
Directions: From New Paltz, Route 229 E to left onto Old Route 299, to left onto Plutarch. Continue on Plutarch to # 608 on the left, see sign. Property has Highland address/zip code but in town of New Paltz with NP schools.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,370
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 513889A07900100030040000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Duzine School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 3.4mi
New Paltz Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
9/10
New Paltz Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi
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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Historical weather
Highland, NY • 12528
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$618,000 – $748,000
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