This is a rare opportunity to create your dream home on over 7 acres of prime landscape. A significant home can be built on this substantial property, ideally situated just a few miles from town, Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. Walk or bike to the River to Ridge Trail with its endless access to the incredible beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge. The property offers the ideal country retreat: complete privacy, convenience to town and to all the recreational opportunities one can ever ask for. Move quickly! Properties in this area are unique opportunities.
Vacant landProperty Type
7.1 acresLot Size
$54,789Price/Acres
Listing by Terry Jacobus• BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
This is a rare opportunity to create your dream home on over 7 acres of prime landscape. A significant home can be built on this substantial property, ideally situated just a few miles from town, Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park. Walk or bike to the River to Ridge trail with its endless access to the incredible beauty of the Shawangunk Ridge. The property offers the ideal situation:complete privacy with convenience to town and to all the recreational opportunities one can ever ask for. Move quickly! Properties in this scenic area are unique opportunities.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #1014628
Oct 27, 2026
Pending
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Oct 3, 2026
Price Changed
$389,000
Jun 16, 2026
Listed
$419,000
HVCRMLS #20214141
Jan 13, 2022
Sold
$290,000
Dec 3, 2021
Pending
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Nov 20, 2021
Contingent
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Nov 11, 2021
Listed
$319,000
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Get started building your New Paltz Dream House on this gorgeous 7.1 acre parcel just down the road from the River to Ridge Trail and Mohonk Preserve, around the corner from Robibero Winery, and only a 5 min drive into the Village! With just the right amount of forest, meadow and moderate slope, you have many opportunities for an interesting home configuration and interaction with the natural landscape. Potential views of Skytop Tower and the Shawangunk Ridge with selective tree work. Update the old BOHA approval for a 4-bedroom home with in-ground septic and call in the builder!
HVCRMLS #20192049
Dec 30, 2019
Sold
$245,000
May 24, 2019
Listed
$299,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,149 (+1.5%)
$225,500
2024
$9,011 (+2.4%)
$225,500
2023
$8,801 (+4.3%)
$225,500
2022
$8,439 (+0.3%)
$225,500
2021
$8,415 (−1.0%)
$225,500
2020
$8,496 (+1.3%)
$225,500
2019
$8,391 (+4.3%)
$225,500
2018
$8,041 (+3.4%)
$225,500
2017
$7,779 (+1.0%)
$225,500
2016
$7,699
$225,500
Public record
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850 ft.
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Lot size
7.1 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
513889A08600300010061200000
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Last updated by owner on May 13, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° 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
New Paltz, NY • 12561
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 19% for direct sun exposure in New Paltz. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 561 Albany Post Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $330,000 and $1,511,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $330K to $1.5M.