For a perfect upstate weekend getaway or full time private homestead, this timberframe nestled on a wooded hillside fits the bill. Exposed beams and beautiful hand craftsmanship featuring mortise and tenon and English tie joints, and curved oak trusses. Enjoy a gorgeous view of the Taconics from the large outdoor deck. Open style floor plan with ample bedroom space upstairs and enclosed sunroom off the main living area with woodstove. This home has a rustic artsy feel with all the modern conveniences, just minutes to the NYS Thruway. Large basement with high ceiling and walk out sliding glass doors makes a perfect workshop, studio or home gym. Detached two car garage at the bottom of the driveway has great loft space above with lots of possibilities.
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Sarah Finch• The Kinderhook Group, Inc.
Listing by Danielle Marchisella• Halter Associates Realty
Bought with William Cornwell• Country House Realty, Inc.
Magnificent Medieval design, privately sited on a wooded hillside. Rich with old world craftsmanship & rustic elegance, saltbox timber frame. Exquisite in its simplicity, built with white pine and curved oak, mortise & tenon and English tie joints. It employs a timeless passive solar deign with 21st century materials, high efficiency and low maintenance. Stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. With a low carbon footprint it is ecologically and economically friendly. Maturing hardwood forest with views of the Taconic Range. Ideal for a weekender - longing for a mountain retreat, artist- seeking solitude and studio space in an inspirational setting, an outdoorsmen or an AirBnB entrepreneur. Meadow across the road (for sale separately) will make this a perfect location for the equestrian set.
HVCRMLS #20153833
Aug 6, 2015
Listed
$239,000
$158/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20143038
Jun 19, 2014
Listed
$245,000
$162/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20131165
Mar 25, 2013
Listed
$259,000
$171/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20124106
Sep 12, 2012
Listed
$319,000
$211/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 10, 1986
Sold
$6,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,167 (+0.4%)
$71,000 + $335,000
$406,000
2024
$8,137 (+6.2%)
$68,500 + $325,000
$393,500
2023
$7,664 (+1.8%)
$68,500 + $276,500
$345,000
2022
$7,531 (−0.2%)
$68,500 + $226,000
$294,500
2021
$7,550 (+1.8%)
$62,000 + $189,000
$251,000
2020
$7,418 (+1.0%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2019
$7,345 (−38.8%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2018
$11,992 (+73.5%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2017
$6,910 (+23.2%)
$55,500 + $163,500
$219,000
2016
$5,610 (+0.7%)
$55,500 + $151,000
$206,500
2015
$5,573 (+1.6%)
$55,500 + $132,500
$188,000
2014
$5,486
$67,500 + $120,500
$188,000
Tax history for 49 Shear Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,167 (+0.4%)
$71,000 + $335,000
$406,000
2024
$8,137 (+6.2%)
$68,500 + $325,000
$393,500
2023
$7,664 (+1.8%)
$68,500 + $276,500
$345,000
2022
$7,531 (−0.2%)
$68,500 + $226,000
$294,500
2021
$7,550 (+1.8%)
$62,000 + $189,000
$251,000
2020
$7,418 (+1.0%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2019
$7,345 (−38.8%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2018
$11,992 (+73.5%)
$55,500 + $170,500
$226,000
2017
$6,910 (+23.2%)
$55,500 + $163,500
$219,000
2016
$5,610 (+0.7%)
$55,500 + $151,000
$206,500
2015
$5,573 (+1.6%)
$55,500 + $132,500
$188,000
2014
$5,486
$67,500 + $120,500
$188,000
*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
1.7
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.9 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,512
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
514889A00800400050122100000
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: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other, See Remarks, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Interior Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Appliances: Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
Has Basement
Basement Details: Concrete, Walk-Out Access
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Enclosed, Patio
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1512.0
Construction Materials: Frame
Property Features
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Lot Size : 7.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 7 acres
Lot Size Area: 7
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7
Zoning Description: Res
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,188
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Saugerties Central Schools
Location Information
Directions: From 32N, turn right onto Old Rt 32, Right on Shear, house on left.
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 2.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 514889A00800400050122100000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
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Schools
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Morse School
Public K-6 • 2.1mi
4/10
Saugerties Junior High School
Public 7-8 • 2.9mi
4/10
Saugerties Senior High School
Public 9-12 • 2.9mi
7/10
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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 98° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$456,000 – $552,000
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