TURNKEY COTTAGE WITH MANY UPDATES IN THE LAST FEW YEARS DEAD END COUNTRY ROAD. THE COTTAGE IS IMMACULATE AND THE SETTING SERENE. THIS PROPERTY SITS BACK FROM FRED SHORT ROAD (DEAD END) AND IS 2 MILES FROM THE VILLAGE GREEN IN WOODSTOCK. VERY LOW MAINTENANCE. 1 FULL ACRE WHICH IS PARTIALLY WOODED WITH NOBODY BEHIND YOU. EXCELLENT FULL-TIME RESIDENCE OR WEEKEND GET-AWAY. HOME IS OFFERED FULLY FURNISHED! LARGE 1.5 CAR GARAGE. RECENT UPDATES INCLUDE: FLOORING, WINDOWS, SIDING, EXTERIOR TRIM, PAINT, DRAIN FIELD AND SEPTIC TANK, TREE REMOVAL. MAKE THIS PROPERTY YOUR HOME BASE FOR SKIING IN WINTER AND HIKING AND TREKKING IN THE SUMMER. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. PERFECT SITUATION FOR SOMEONE THAT WANTS AN ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY BUT ALSO HAVE AN ESTABLISHED VACATION RENTAL INCOME FOR THE TIMES YOU AREN'T USING THE PROPERTY.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$463Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Scott Helsmoortel• Helsmoortel Realty Inc.
Bought with Barbara O'Hare• Westwood Metes & Bounds - WD
WONDERFULLY RENOVATED & UPDATED COTTAGE ON 1.0 WOODED & LANDSCAPED ACRES WITH A FEELING OF SECLUSION. SET BACK ON A LOVELY, QUIET DEAD-END COUNTRY ROAD, THIS ADORABLE COTTAGE WILL APPEAL TO FULL-TIME OR VACATION-HOME BUYERS FOR ITS EASY MAINTENANCE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY. THE OVER-SIZED GARAGE IS IDEAL FOR A STUDIO, WORKSHOP OR HOME BUSINESS. ATTIC HAS 7.9 X 8 STORAGE AREA. NEW WATER HEATER, STOVE AND CARPETING; NEWER ROOF, SEPTIC AND LEACH FIELD (2006).
HVCRMLS #20091567
Dec 15, 2009
Sold
$142,000
$209/sq ft
Apr 15, 2009
Listed
$150,000
$221/sq ft
THIS COTTAGE IS MAINTAINED TO A T! SITTING ON A LOVELY MANICURED, OPEN AND WOODED 1 ACRE LOT, SET BACK FROM THE QUIET COUNTRY DEAD-END ROAD, WITH GREAT PRIVACY, THE ADORABLE COTTAGE WILL APPEAL TO THOSE LOOKING FOR A MAINTENANCE FREE GETAWAY, OR A SUPER EFFICIENT FULL TIME RESIDENCE. THE LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE WITH EXTRA HIGH ROOF COULD BE AN EXCELLENT STUDIO SPACE, OR WORKSHOP, SO COULD APPEAL TO MANY WHO NEED TO RUN A BUSINESS FROM HOME.
Public Records
Apr 18, 2000
Sold
$50,000
$74/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 12, 1990
Sold
$34,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,050 (+0.4%)
$71,500 + $181,000
$252,500
2024
$5,032 (+6.9%)
$69,000 + $176,000
$245,000
2023
$4,707 (+1.9%)
$69,000 + $145,500
$214,500
2022
$4,620 (+0.8%)
$69,000 + $114,000
$183,000
2021
$4,585 (+1.8%)
$62,500 + $92,000
$154,500
2020
$4,505 (+1.1%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2019
$4,456 (−39.0%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2018
$7,302 (+64.7%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2017
$4,434 (+0.2%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2016
$4,424 (+17.0%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2015
$3,781 (+1.3%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2014
$3,733
$63,000 + $71,500
$134,500
Tax history for 36 Fred Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,050 (+0.4%)
$71,500 + $181,000
$252,500
2024
$5,032 (+6.9%)
$69,000 + $176,000
$245,000
2023
$4,707 (+1.9%)
$69,000 + $145,500
$214,500
2022
$4,620 (+0.8%)
$69,000 + $114,000
$183,000
2021
$4,585 (+1.8%)
$62,500 + $92,000
$154,500
2020
$4,505 (+1.1%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2019
$4,456 (−39.0%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2018
$7,302 (+64.7%)
$56,000 + $83,000
$139,000
2017
$4,434 (+0.2%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2016
$4,424 (+17.0%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2015
$3,781 (+1.3%)
$56,000 + $78,500
$134,500
2014
$3,733
$63,000 + $71,500
$134,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
350 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
588
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
514889A02700200070130000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Room Information
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Interior Entry
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 680.0
Construction Materials: Frame, Wood Siding
Property Features
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: Level, Private, Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 1.0
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREG
Lot Size Area: 1
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1
Zoning Description: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,429
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Saugerties Central Schools
Location Information
Directions: FROM WOODSTOCK: 212 TO RIGHT ON GLASCO TPKE, R ON FRED SHORT. FROM SAUGERTIES: 212W TO L GLASCO TPKE, R ON FRED SHORT. HOUSE ON R. SEE SIGNS
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 588
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 514889A02700200070130000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Morse School
Public K-6 • 4.8mi
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Woodstock Elementary School
Public K-4 • 3.2mi
8/10
Woodstock Day School
Private PreK-12 • 0.5mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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$299,000 – $362,000
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