This beautiful log home is tucked away on 7 1/2 acres of manicured yard and wooded hillside. You'll feel like you're on top of the world with amazing views across the Hudson Valley, while living only 20 minutes from the Metro North train station. Whether you're looking for a year-round home or a weekend getaway or an Airbnb money maker, this property has so much to offer. You enter into a spacious living area with cathedral ceiling and woodburning stove that keeps the home warm and cozy. In addition to two bedrooms, there is an airy loft for extra sleeping space and skylights that fill the house with natural light. The unfinished basement makes it a true find and easy to expand. Recent updates include a 2025 hot water heater, and the refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave are all just two years young. The roof was newer when the current owner purchased. In addition to electric baseboard and the central woodstove, new mini-splits on each floor provide both heat and air conditioning. The surrounding landscape provides peaceful exterior living. Sit on your rocking chair on the front porch to sip your morning coffee or relax with a book outback on your secluded deck, taking in the beauty of Shenandoah Mountain. A seasonal stream flows through the side of the property and a fire pit overlooks the fenced back yard, perennial gardens, and patio. This is charming country living at its easiest
Single-familyProperty Type
1983Year Built
7.61 acresLot Size
$333Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listing by Michele Rios• BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
Est. $2,113 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 79 E Hook Cross Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #972326
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$570,000
$333/sq ft
Apr 29, 2026
Pending
—
Mar 18, 2026
Listed
$595,000
$348/sq ft
Public Records
May 17, 2024
Sold
$500,000
$292/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M418908
May 15, 2024
Sold
$499,900
$292/sq ft
Mar 7, 2024
Pending
—
Oct 19, 2023
Listed
$499,900
$292/sq ft
On a quite country road in Southern Dutchess County sits a charming log home built in 1983 overlooking a babbling brook surrounded by lightly wooded hardwood trees consisting of 7.61 acres backing up the Appalachian Walking Trails. As you enter the home your breath is taken away by the elevated vaulted ceilings and Adirondack feel of the interior. This home has an open floor concept giving the buyer a feel of spaciousness, appreciation of exposed woodwork and beautiful beams. The home is very well insulated with recently installed fuel-efficient mini split systems 24 BTU in great room (2021) and a 12 BTU in basement-workshop (2022), backed up by baseboard heat and a woodstove. The main floor has 2 bedrooms, full bath, great room, kitchen, and dining area with a door to the outside patio. Upstairs is a large loft with 8' ceilings, overlooks great room. Downstairs is workshop, and a walk out garage. Roof replaced 2019, front porch replaced 2019, back deck pressure washed, sanded, and sealed to preserve. Inside loft railing replaced with beautiful hand custom worked posts 2021. The setting is private, yet so convenient to I84, Taconic State Parkway, Metro North, local farms, shopping, and schools. This magnificent log home is a rare offering because of its sturdiness and charm with the bonus of large private acreage in Southern Dutchess County.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6043425
Dec 15, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2020
Listed
$409,900
$239/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 23, 2009
Sold
$286,250
$167/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 18, 1982
Sold
$10,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,817
$146,000 + $205,600
$351,600
2025
$6,817 (−15.3%)
$146,000 + $205,600
$351,600
2024
$8,049 (+9.6%)
$139,000 + $191,100
$330,100
2023
$7,343 (−9.2%)
$139,000 + $172,200
$311,200
2022
$8,089 (+9.5%)
$139,000 + $143,900
$282,900
2021
$7,387 (+67.7%)
$139,000 + $113,600
$252,600
2020
$4,406 (+5.3%)
$139,000 + $94,900
$233,900
2019
$4,183 (+4.6%)
$139,000 + $94,900
$233,900
2018
$3,998 (+1.4%)
$139,000 + $94,900
$233,900
2017
$3,942 (−0.4%)
$139,000 + $81,700
$220,700
2016
$3,959 (+1.2%)
$139,000 + $79,500
$218,500
2015
$3,912 (−0.6%)
$139,000 + $79,500
$218,500
2014
$3,937
$139,000 + $79,500
$218,500
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.61 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1983
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dutchess County
APN
132800A00645500004943950000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Parking Total: 6
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 1
Has Garage
Interior
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning Stove
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Heating: Baseboard, Ducts, Electric, Wood
Interior Features
Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Beamed Ceilings,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Chandelier,Galley Type Kitchen,High Ceilings,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Open Kitchen,Original Details,Master Downstairs,Storage,Washer/Dryer Hookup
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels: Two
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Attic: Finished,Full,Stairs,Walkup
Rooms Total: 7
Basement: Full, See Remarks, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters
Construction Materials: Frame
Fencing: Fenced, Partial
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Foundation Details: Block
Waterfront YN: No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Hilly, Landscaped, Level, Near Shops, Part Wooded, Private, Secluded, Sloped, Stone/Brick Wall, Views
Property Information
Living Area Source: Other
Living Area (Sq. Ft.): 1712.00
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Annual Amount: $7,487.01
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric Company: Central Hudson
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Trash Collection Private, Water Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Gayhead
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
Directions: I-84, to Lime Kiln Rd to E Hook Cross Rd
County Or Parish: Dutchess County
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7.61 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1983
Year Renovated: —
County: Dutchess County
APN: 132800A00645500004943950000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Gayhead School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.6mi
6/10
Van Wyck Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
5/10
John Jay Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 96° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Hopewell Junction, NY • 12533
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Sun exposure
14/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$555,000 – $672,000
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