Affordable home or great weekend retreat. Your dream of living in a rural area with good county road back to town. 1.63 acres near Cherry Plain State Park and future preserve areas. 3 bedroom, one bath, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, living room with woodstove.. Front of home has southern exposure, perfect for plants and vegetables. New metal roof, new furnace, new air conditioner all professionally installed. Wide plank wood floors in living room. New wood stove and plenty of wood to burn. Low taxes, privacy yet convenient location. What more are you looking for. Good Condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
1.63 acresLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listing by Martin Reid• Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Listing by Gary Charlton• Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
Bought with Tamara DeMartino• Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Charming year-round or weekend retreat. Peaceful country home with open floor plan and plenty of light. Wide plank wood flooring & propane stove in living room, plus ceiling fans. Big wrap-around deck. Would make a perfect starter home or weekend get-away with plenty of room to expand. Needs some TLC (roof shingles need replacing) and minor repairs. Minutes to 4000 ac Cherry Plain State Park & near Grafton Lakes State Park and other public lands. Two parcels: 128-2-1.14 & 128-1-30 for total of 1.63 acs. Good Condition
Global MLS #201712840
Dec 31, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Aug 11, 2017
Price Changed
$69,900
$66/sq ft
Jun 29, 2017
Listed
$74,900
$71/sq ft
Global MLS #28118077
Nov 6, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Aug 26, 2008
Listed
$145,000
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,315
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2025
$3,315 (−0.4%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2024
$3,328 (−1.6%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2023
$3,384 (+0.2%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2022
$3,377
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
Tax history for 1705 Plank Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,315
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2025
$3,315 (−0.4%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2024
$3,328 (−1.6%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2023
$3,384 (+0.2%)
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
2022
$3,377
$1,900 + $28,000
$29,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
56 ft.
Lot depth
225 ft.
Lot size
0.77 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,056
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Rensselaer County
APN
383800A12800000010300000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Parking Total: 4
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Full Bathroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Crawl Space
Laundry Features
Laundry Features: Laundry Room, Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms Total: 6
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Metal
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Living Area: 1,056
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.63
Lot Size Square Feet: 71,002.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 71002
Main Road Frontage: 82
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,634
Tax Annual Amount: $3,634
Financial Details: General Taxes: $1,804
Financial Details: School Taxes: $1,866
Utilities
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Wood
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
School Information
School District: Berlin
Location Information
Directions: From I-90 Exit 8 - NY 43 East to West Sand Lake, Left on NY 351 to flashing light in Poestenkill, right onto Plank Road to East Poestenkill to 1705 Plank Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.77 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Rensselaer County
APN: 383800A12800000010300000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 30, 2026
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Schools
Berlin Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Berlin High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 5.6mi
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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
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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