Looking for a completely secluded contempo home with over 10 acres including creek access? Look no further- your Olivebridge dream home is now available. Once you turn on Brown Road you can feel the serenity but when you reach the foot of the driveway and see how far the home is set back from the road you will fall in love! This home has the perfect mix of wood beams, fireplace, stunning wood floors, open floor plan, decks galore, fire pit, wood shed, and the most gorgeous land which extends across Brown Road and down to the Mettacahonts Creek! Go swimming in the creek, hiking along the water with the most beautiful rock formations, and return to the home for an outdoor shower. Large kitchen area allows for more than one cook in the kitchen while the rest of your guests relax by the fire. The lower level adds a wonderful space for guests to sleep, a play area or whatever your vision may be for this large, light-filled space. This home is truly a gem in the woods so come and see it soon!
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
10.2 acresLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Jane Simmons• Halter Associates Realty
Bought with Hilton Purvis• Coldwell Banker Village GreenN
Listing by The Catskill Dream Team, (917) 558-0447
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Sale history for 490 Brown Rd
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20182399
Sep 7, 2018
Sold
$350,000
$208/sq ft
Jun 12, 2018
Listed
$349,000
$208/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20131561
Nov 19, 2013
Sold
$255,000
$152/sq ft
Apr 11, 2013
Listed
$259,000
$154/sq ft
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Sleek and secluded contempo set quietly on 10+ bucolic acres. Sit on your deck and hear the musical sounds of the rushing Mettacahonts stream, complete w/ your own swimming hole. This easy to maintain home w/shining wood floors, fireplace, and huge playroom on the lower level is the perfect weekend get-a-way, but with so much to love, you can easily live here year round. Lots of closets and a wonderful place for family & friends to gather! Convenient to Stone Ridge, High Falls, & Minnewaska State Park.
Public Records
Apr 22, 1994
Sold
$79,000
$47/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1988
Sold
$45,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,573 (+30.3%)
$83,100 + $691,900
$775,000
2024
$7,350 (+3.9%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2023
$7,071 (−4.5%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2022
$7,405 (+4.3%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2021
$7,101 (+12.5%)
$75,500 + $308,500
$384,000
2020
$6,312 (−1.4%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2019
$6,404 (+22.7%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2018
$5,221 (+0.9%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2017
$5,173 (+0.4%)
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2016
$5,153
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2015
$5,158 (+0.6%)
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2014
$5,128
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
Tax history for 490 Brown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,573 (+30.3%)
$83,100 + $691,900
$775,000
2024
$7,350 (+3.9%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2023
$7,071 (−4.5%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2022
$7,405 (+4.3%)
$83,100 + $400,700
$483,800
2021
$7,101 (+12.5%)
$75,500 + $308,500
$384,000
2020
$6,312 (−1.4%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2019
$6,404 (+22.7%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2018
$5,221 (+0.9%)
$75,500 + $249,500
$325,000
2017
$5,173 (+0.4%)
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2016
$5,153
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2015
$5,158 (+0.6%)
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
2014
$5,128
$75,500 + $189,200
$264,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,960
Year built
1994
Style
Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
514000A06000100030140000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Masonry
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished, Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1680.0
Construction Materials: Cedar, Frame
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Creek
Has View
Other Equipment: Generator
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Sloped, Gentle Sloping, Private, Secluded, Wooded
Water Body Name: METTACAHONTS
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 10.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 10.2 acres
Lot Size Area: 10.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 10.2
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,172
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Bennett 4-6
Location Information
Directions: Take 209 to Right on County Route 2 to the end. Make a left on County Route 3 and let on Brown Road.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,960
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 10.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1994
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 514000A06000100030140000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$608,000 – $736,000
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