The best location in Columbia County, seclusion and convenience to Chatham in Old Chatham estate area. Views out of every hand rolled window, lovely restoration with modern amenities including CAC and radiant heat. Four fireplaces, bright and spacious flow for entertaining. Guest house, party barn, separate garage/workshop barn, 16 acres suitable for horses. Two ponds,,FLOORING:Wide Board,Ceramic Tile,Unfinished Square Feet:1100,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,Level 1 Desc:LR/FPL, DR/FPL, PROF. KITCHEN WITH BRICK FLOOR,, LGE. FR,Level 3 Desc:WALK UP ATTIC,FOUNDATION:Stone,Below Grnd Sq Feet:1100,InteriorFeatures:Beamed Ceilings,Level 2 Desc:MBR WITH BALCONY, RADIANT HEAT, BTH, 3 FAMILY BR'S, FPL.,AboveGrade:3200,Basement:Sump Pump,OTHERROOMS:Formal Dining Room,Workshop,Pantry,Family Room Additional Information: Amenities:Guest Quarters,
Vacant landProperty Type
1800Year Built
16 acresLot Size
$134,693Price/Acres
Listing by Katherine Jennings• Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
Bought with John Schweitzer• Non-Member
Source:OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M315628
Redfin Estimate
$2,155,090
$755K since sold in October 2014$99K since September
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This home's estimate is 53.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 5 comparable homes.
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Sale history for 20 Phelps Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Oct 29, 2014
Sold
$1,400,000
$484/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M315628
Jul 12, 2013
Sold
$1,400,000
$484/sq ft
Apr 15, 2013
Listed
$1,495,000
$517/sq ft
The best location in Columbia County, seclusion and convenience to Chatham in Old Chatham estate area. Views out of every hand rolled window, lovely restoration with modern amenities including CAC and radiant heat. Four fireplaces, bright and spacious flow for entertaining. Guest house, party barn, separate garage/workshop barn, 16 acres suitable for horses. Two ponds,,FLOORING:Wide Board,Ceramic Tile,Unfinished Square Feet:1100,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,Level 1 Desc:LR/FPL, DR/FPL, PROF. KITCHEN WITH BRICK FLOOR,, LGE. FR,Level 3 Desc:WALK UP ATTIC,FOUNDATION:Stone,Below Grnd Sq Feet:1100,InteriorFeatures:Beamed Ceilings,Level 2 Desc:MBR WITH BALCONY, RADIANT HEAT, BTH, 3 FAMILY BR'S, FPL.,AboveGrade:3200,Basement:Sump Pump,OTHERROOMS:Formal Dining Room,Workshop,Pantry,Family Room Additional Information: Amenities:Guest Quarters,
BCMLS #185441
Aug 10, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 19, 2009
Listed
$1,595,000
$552/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 21, 2005
Sold
$975,000
$337/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,689
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2025
$24,689 (+2.3%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2024
$24,129 (−0.1%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2023
$24,159 (−4.7%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2022
$25,358 (−21.2%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2021
$32,197 (+1.9%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2020
$31,594 (+3.5%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2019
$30,526 (+3.1%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2018
$29,612 (+1.6%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2017
$29,141 (+0.3%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2016
$29,062 (−0.6%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2015
$29,229 (+1.5%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2014
$28,797
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
Tax history for 20 Phelps Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,689
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2025
$24,689 (+2.3%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2024
$24,129 (−0.1%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2023
$24,159 (−4.7%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2022
$25,358 (−21.2%)
$280,400 + $1,129,600
$1,410,000
2021
$32,197 (+1.9%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2020
$31,594 (+3.5%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2019
$30,526 (+3.1%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2018
$29,612 (+1.6%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2017
$29,141 (+0.3%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2016
$29,062 (−0.6%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2015
$29,229 (+1.5%)
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
2014
$28,797
$150,000 + $855,000
$1,005,000
*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: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 4
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LANDS/FREDERIC L & EILEEN H SI
Living Sq. Ft: 2,891
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,591
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: MICRO NO 2110
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,680
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 2
Land Sq. Ft: 696,960
Legal Lot Number: 12
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: CHATHAM
Municipality Name: CHATHAM
Acres: 16
Zoning Code: RL-2
State Use Description: RURAL RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,891
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 16 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1800
Year Renovated: —
County: Columbia County
APN: 102689A04600000010121000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Chatham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Chatham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 93° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% 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
Old Chatham, NY • 12136
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.7 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.05M – $2.48M
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