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1178 Old Post Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
About this home
Early New Paltz/Rifton area farmhome possibly predating 1800. Handhewn beams throughout with rustic pine floors and walls. New Burham furnace. 27 acres is a rare find in the New Paltz area these days. Home sits on a road with delightful old stone homes and country farmsteads. Great pond site and extensive wooded area to roam and pick morels. Incredibly charming and priced to sell.

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- OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM$880,0004 beds2.5 baths1,848 sq ft217 River Road Ext, New Paltz, NY 12561Listing by Howard Hanna Rand Realty
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Sale history for 1178 Old Post Rd
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$143/sq ft
$149/sq ft
Tax history for 1178 Old Post Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking/Garage Information
- Barn, Driveway, 1-Car
- Garage Capacity: 1
- Garage Type: Garage Attached
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- # of Bedrooms: Four
- Bedroom 1 Level: 1
- Bedroom 2 Level: 2
- Bedroom 3 Level: 2
- Bedroom 4 Level: 2
- Bedroom 1 Room Size: 14.6 x 12.6
- Bedroom 2 Room Size: 14.10 x 12.3
- Bedroom 3 Room Size: 12 x 13.3
- Bedroom 4 Room Size: 11.9 x 8.8
- Room Information
- Living Room Level: 1
- Other Room 1 Level: 1
- Living Room Size: 17 x 13.6
- Other Room 1 Size: 12.4 x 11.6
- Attic: Stair/crawl
- Other Rooms: Office
- Basement: Crawl, Partial, Walkout, Interior Access
- Bathroom Information
- # of Full Baths: Three
- # of Half Baths: None
- Kitchen Information
- Kitchen Level: 1
- Kitchen Size: 18.10 x 8.8
- Country, Eat-In
- Country
- Interior Features
- Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Ceiling-Beamed
- Fireplace Information
- Location: Living Room
- Flooring Information
- Pine, Vinyl
- Equipment
- Appliances: Dryer, Range, Washer
- Wood Stove: Wood
- Heating & Cooling
- Heat Source: Baseboard, Hot Water, Abv Ground Fuel Tank
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Cooling & A/C: Ceiling Fan, Wall Unit, Window Unit
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction: Frame/stick
- Porch: Deck, Enclosed Porch
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Year Built: 1830
- Exterior Features
- Siding: Wood
- Other Buildings: Barn, Shed
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Lot Dimensions: 27
- Lot/Site: Rural
- Lot: 1
- Zone: RR
- Land Information
- # of Acres: 27
- Property Information
- Property Type: Single Family
Financial
- Assessment Information
- Assessed: $264,200
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Electricity: 100 Amps
- Hot Water: On Demand
- Plumbing: Mixed
- Sewer: Septic-Ingr.
- Water: Drilled Well
Location
- Parking Information
- Barn, Driveway, 1-Car
- Garage Capacity: 1
- Garage Type: Garage Attached
- Driveway: Blacktop
- School Information
- Elementary School: Bennett 4-6
- School District: Kingston Consolidated
- School Tax: $4,267
- Location Information
- Directions: From Kingston Route 213 to Rifton, left on Old Post. From New Paltz, Route 9W south to Esopus, Left on Route 16 to Old Post Road.
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,743
- Stories: 1.7
- Lot Size: 27 acres
- Style: Vacant Land
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Ulster County
- APN: 512200A07100300030010000000
Other
- Listing Information
- BB Commission: 2.5
- BkrAgt Commission: 0
- SubAgent Commission: 0
Around this home
Schools
Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.8mi
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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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