Perched high and dry on the banks of the Wallkill River and close to the Village of New Paltz and Rosendale. This nicely updated home screams weekender or buyers looking for direct water access on navigable water. There are two bedrooms on the first floor with two full baths. . The living room has a large stone fireplace and a wall of windows. The other living rooms are large, kitchen offering vaulted ceiling, skylights and cooking island. Spiral staircase off the kitchen leads to a finished loft, we are calling the 3rd bedroom. . Back of home has gracious den with vaulted pine ceilings, skylights and a wood stove to warm up cool nights. This room walks out to the private back yard. There is a large screened cabana with deck, could be improved to a guest cottage. Stroll down the deep yard to the waterfront, fish, kayak, swim and enjoy. There is a newer heating system (gas) updated 200 am electric & house generator.
2 BR+ LOFT-Such a sweet charming home with direct access to the Wallkill River where you can drop your kayak in and enjoy one of the most beautiful parts of the river and the mountain views. The house has character with walled stone fireplace and a small wood stove in the four season sun room that also has back up electric heat so it can be used year round and is opened up with french doors leading to the family room. The kitchen has a lot of natural light thru a large sky light has bright cabinets with a
HVCRMLS #20131101
Mar 18, 2013
Listed
$143,000
$82/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 2, 1998
Sold
$114,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 1997
Sold
$113,900
$65/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1993
Sold
$95,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,766 (+2.4%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2024
$7,582 (+0.3%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2023
$7,561 (+1.1%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2022
$7,475 (+6.1%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2021
$7,044 (+16.4%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2020
$6,052 (+2.7%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2019
$5,893 (+0.8%)
$45,000 + $137,000
$182,000
2018
$5,845 (+2.0%)
$45,000 + $137,000
$182,000
2017
$5,732 (+1.1%)
$45,000 + $127,500
$172,500
2016
$5,672 (+19.7%)
$45,000 + $122,500
$167,500
2015
$4,739 (+1.4%)
$45,000 + $122,500
$167,500
2014
$4,674
$45,000 + $98,000
$143,000
Tax history for 53 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,766 (+2.4%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2024
$7,582 (+0.3%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2023
$7,561 (+1.1%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2022
$7,475 (+6.1%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2021
$7,044 (+16.4%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2020
$6,052 (+2.7%)
$45,000 + $151,600
$196,600
2019
$5,893 (+0.8%)
$45,000 + $137,000
$182,000
2018
$5,845 (+2.0%)
$45,000 + $137,000
$182,000
2017
$5,732 (+1.1%)
$45,000 + $127,500
$172,500
2016
$5,672 (+19.7%)
$45,000 + $122,500
$167,500
2015
$4,739 (+1.4%)
$45,000 + $122,500
$167,500
2014
$4,674
$45,000 + $98,000
$143,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, Waterfront
Water Body Name: WALLKILL
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Lot Size : 0.61
Lot Size Dimensions: .61 Acres
Lot Size Area: 0.61
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.61
Zoning Description: A
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,673
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Shared Well, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Kingston Consolidated
Location Information
Directions: From New Paltz take Route 32 North approximately 5 miles, cross bridge then take a Left on River Rd (just before Tillson) house on Left, see sign
Community Information
Community Features: Other, Playground
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,750
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 514600A07001600020220000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Robert R Graves School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
J Watson Bailey Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 8.2mi
4/10
Kingston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
4/10
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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 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
New Paltz, NY • 12561
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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
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Estimated sale price
$478,000 – $579,000
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