If you have ever visualized yourself owning a place in upstate New York but can not see spending your free time with high maintenance lawn care, then this 2,940 square foot home built into a solid rock hillside may be the perfect location. This home can best be described as somewhere between a Hollywood Hills home and a city penthouse! You feel like you are sitting on top of the world overlooking homes on the edge of the Hudson River in the Balmville area just north of Newburgh, with expansive river views including views of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge. Each river-facing room has large windows and glass doors leading out to decks to take further advantage of the location. The 3 story hillside home, nestled on 3.5 acres, has 4Br with plenty of closet space and 4Bas The main floor has a mostly open floor plan to accommodate today’s living style. This very private, very chic home is a real gem and will not last. Additional Information: ParkingFeatures:2 Car Attached,
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$299Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listing by Randy Florke• Rural Connection Inc.
Bought with Randy Florke• Rural Connection Inc.
Source:OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6113201
Redfin Estimate
$1,093,413
$507K since sold in June 2026$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 59.3% higher than the average sale price ($687K) of 6 comparable homes.
If you have ever visualized yourself owning a place in upstate New York but can not see spending your free time with high maintenance lawn care, then this 2,940 square foot home built into a solid rock hillside may be the perfect location. This home can best be described as somewhere between a Hollywood Hills home and a city penthouse! You feel like you are sitting on top of the world overlooking homes on the edge of the Hudson River in the Balmville area just north of Newburgh, with expansive river views including views of the Newburgh Beacon Bridge. Each river-facing room has large windows and glass doors leading out to decks to take further advantage of the location. The 3 story hillside home, nestled on 3.5 acres, has 4Br with plenty of closet space and 4Bas The main floor has a mostly open floor plan to accommodate today’s living style. This very private, very chic home is a real gem and will not last. Additional Information: ParkingFeatures:2 Car Attached,
HGMLS #543576
Jun 7, 2013
Sold
$455,000
$124/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Price Changed
$495,000
$135/sq ft
May 28, 2013
Delisted
—
Apr 26, 2013
Listed
$455,000
$124/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H543576
Jun 7, 2013
Sold
$455,000
$124/sq ft
Apr 26, 2013
Listed
$495,000
$135/sq ft
HGMLS #506963
Apr 19, 2012
Delisted
—
Apr 19, 2011
Listed
*
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,392 (+6.2%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2024
$15,441 (+1.9%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2023
$15,159 (−3.0%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2022
$15,621 (+2.5%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2021
$15,246 (+11.8%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2020
$13,642 (+0.5%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2019
$13,576 (+226.1%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2018
$4,163 (−69.5%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2017
$13,627 (−10.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2016
$15,168 (+16.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2015
$13,048 (+0.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2014
$13,021
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
Tax history for 689 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,392 (+6.2%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2024
$15,441 (+1.9%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2023
$15,159 (−3.0%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2022
$15,621 (+2.5%)
$32,500 + $111,950
$144,450
2021
$15,246 (+11.8%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2020
$13,642 (+0.5%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2019
$13,576 (+226.1%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2018
$4,163 (−69.5%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2017
$13,627 (−10.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2016
$15,168 (+16.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2015
$13,048 (+0.2%)
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
2014
$13,021
$32,500 + $107,700
$140,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Contemporary
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOWN/NEWBURGH
Living Sq. Ft: 3,663
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,482
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: LT 1 JONES SUBNAP 78-93
Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 152,460
Legal Lot Number: 26
Legal Block Number: 2
School Tax District: NEWBURGH
Municipality Name: NEWBURGH TOWN
Acres: 3.5
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY RESID
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Commercial
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,663
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Orange County
APN: 334600A02000000020264100000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 13, 2026
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Schools
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Balmville School
Public PreK-5 • 1.7mi
2/10
Newburgh Free Academy Main Campus
Public 9-12 • 3.5mi
3/10
Fostertown Etc Magnet School
Public K-5 • 2.4mi
5/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.04M – $1.26M
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