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Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
1.28 acresLot Size
$221Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listing by Kathleen Lomino• Briante Realty Group, LLC
Contact: 845-225-2020
Bought with Konstantinos Christoforakis• Vential LLC
Est. $4,462 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 196 Country Club Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #957135
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
$1,375,000
$221/sq ft
May 11, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2026
Listed
$1,399,999
$225/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 13, 2006
Sold
$800,000
$129/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,502 (+5.6%)
$199,500 + $822,200
$1,021,700
2024
$24,140 (−1.5%)
$190,000 + $769,300
$959,300
2023
$24,506 (+1.1%)
$190,000 + $714,600
$904,600
2022
$24,249 (+10.4%)
$190,000 + $632,400
$822,400
2021
$21,972 (+28.5%)
$190,000 + $544,300
$734,300
2020
$17,097 (−0.4%)
$190,000 + $489,900
$679,900
2019
$17,170 (+7.9%)
$190,000 + $489,900
$679,900
2018
$15,916 (+1.2%)
$190,000 + $489,900
$679,900
2017
$15,734 (+0.2%)
$190,000 + $451,400
$641,400
2016
$15,704 (+2.0%)
$190,000 + $445,000
$635,000
2015
$15,403 (+0.1%)
$190,000 + $445,000
$635,000
2014
$15,387
$190,000 + $445,000
$635,000
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.28 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
5,245
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dutchess County
APN
132800A00655800014935360000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Oversized, Private, Storage
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 3
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 3
Fireplace Features: Basement, Bedroom, Family Room, Gas
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar,Built-in Features,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Chefs Kitchen,Crown Molding,Double Vanity,Dry Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s),Entrance Foyer,Formal Dining,Granite Counters,High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,His and Hers Closets,Kitchen Island,Marble Counters,Open Floorplan,Open Kitchen,Pantry,Primary Bathroom,Recessed Lighting,Sound System,Speakers,Stone Counters,Storage,Tray Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Washer/Dryer Hookup,Wet Bar,Whole House Entertainment System,Wired for Sound
Window Features: Drapes, Tinted Windows, Wall of Windows, Wood Frames
Laundry Features: Laundry Room
Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Oven, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Other, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
Basement: Finished, Full, See Remarks, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Additional Rooms: Dining Area,Home Office
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Basketball Hoop, Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Mailbox, Speakers
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone, Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Back Yard, Brick, Electric, Fenced, Front Yard, Full
Other Structures: Pool House
Security Features: Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Video Cameras
Waterfront YN: No
Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground, Other, Outdoor Pool, Pool Cover, Salt Water, Solar Cover, Vinyl
Has Spa
Lot Information
Additional Parcels YN: No
Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Corners Marked, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Part Wooded, Private, Secluded, See Remarks, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Stone/Brick Wall, Wooded
Property Information
Other Equipment: Irrigation Equipment, Pool Equip/Cover, Satellite Dish
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area (Sq. Ft.): 6213.00
Building Area Total (Sq. Ft.): 6822.00
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Annual Amount: $19,944
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Cash
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric Company: Central Hudson
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Private, Water Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Elementary School District: Wappingers
Middle Or Junior School: Van Wyck Junior High School
Middle Or Junior School District: Wappingers
High School: John Jay Senior High School
High School District: Wappingers
Location Information
County Or Parish: Dutchess County
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,245
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: 2006
County: Dutchess County
APN: 132800A00655800014935360000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Fishkill Plains Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Van Wyck Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
5/10
John Jay Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hopewell Junction, NY • 12533
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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5.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.28M – $1.55M
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