Buy now and cozy up to the crackling sounds of wood burning indoors or out. Straw Hill Farm is a property that will truly delight and enchant in every season. 11+ private acres nestled on the south side of a mountain with stunning long views and breathtaking beauty. The farmhouse has been lovingly updated with modern and high quality amenities while retaining the charm and simplicity of another time. Enjoy the spring-fed, saltwater pool and open meadows for running and playing to your heart’s content. The all original, hand-hewn 3,000 sq ft English barn is dated between 1810 and 1850 is in exceptional condition per engineer report. The metal roof has kept the inside of the barn dry. There is a lower level that was once used to entertain guests and still houses a 20 foot wet bar with hand made tin mood lighting and a poured concrete slab. The barn overlooks the pool and pond and has incredible potential, with significant improvements, for creating an awesome and open multipurpose space or can be used as a garage, wood shop, artist space or for storage. At Straw Hill Farm you’ll enjoy endless hiking trails, old apple trees, a spring fed pond, established organic garden, outdoor cedar shower, rocking chair front porch, stone work, abundant wildlife and song birds and incredible sunsets -- this is paradise in the Catskill Mountains. Don't miss the well groomed and hidden private campsite with a beautiful firepit, outdoor compost toilet and 14'x20' cedar deck for used for yoga, meditation, and music flanked by two awesome maple trees and several massive glacier stones. Newly planted cedar trees and endless raspberries surround this very special spot. The magic here is the secluded location set on a town maintained dead end road within the Catskill Park, the property is just a couple of miles from state hiking trails, dramatic waterfalls, and streams and swimming holes to delight anyone including fly-fishing enthusiasts! There is a well respected local caretaker who can help out the new stewards of this magnificent property may need assistance.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
11.22 acresLot Size
$296Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Helen Coyle Bergstein• Helen Coyle Bergstein
Bought with Helen Coyle Bergstein• Helen Coyle Bergstein
This delightful country property is graced with truly exceptional mountain views, which can be enjoyed from most of the rooms in the house, from the rocking chair porch, and from your sunny spot on the flagstone terrace poolside. The home has been well-maintained, with recent upgrades to all the kitchen appliances, new hardwood floors downstairs, and charming stonework outside. Below the attractive pool area is a pretty pond, alive with wildlife, and just one more impressive facet to the grounds.
Public Records
Mar 6, 2003
Sold
$250,000
$120/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,883 (+11.3%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2024
$5,285 (−9.9%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2023
$5,862 (−11.3%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2022
$6,611 (+2.2%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2021
$6,467 (−3.2%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2020
$6,681 (−3.6%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2019
$6,927 (+8.3%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2018
$6,393 (+5.2%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2017
$6,078 (+2.1%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2016
$5,954 (+4.9%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2015
$5,678 (−0.6%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2014
$5,711
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
Tax history for 121 Brooks Hl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,883 (+11.3%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2024
$5,285 (−9.9%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2023
$5,862 (−11.3%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2022
$6,611 (+2.2%)
$7,500 + $32,600
$40,100
2021
$6,467 (−3.2%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2020
$6,681 (−3.6%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2019
$6,927 (+8.3%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2018
$6,393 (+5.2%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2017
$6,078 (+2.1%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2016
$5,954 (+4.9%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2015
$5,678 (−0.6%)
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
2014
$5,711
$7,500 + $31,500
$39,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11.22 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,084
Year built
1900
Style
Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
512000A05100000020162000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 21, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Other, Propane, See Remarks, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2084.0
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Clapboard
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Other, See Remarks
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, Level, Meadow, Other, Private, Secluded, See Remarks
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Lot Size : 11.22
Lot Size Dimensions: 11.22 acres
Lot Size Area: 11.22
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 11.22
Zoning Description: R
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,078
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Spring
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Tri-Valley Central
Location Information
Directions: Rt 209 S to Naponach. Take 55W make R onto 55A to end. Right to Sundown Rd for 5 mi until reaching Sundown. Bear left. Take immed. R onto Brooks Hill (your gps may say Dubois) approx 1 mile (stay left of red sign) see blue house on left and barn on right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,084
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 11.22 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 512000A05100000020162000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 21, 2026
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K - 12
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Tri Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Tri Valley Secondary School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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