SUNDOWN NY A hidden gem in Ulster County's Mountains on 60.82 private acres, estate property's central focus is the beautiful Stone and Cedar sided 6000 square foot home with luxury filled rooms, a formal office, gleaming wood and granite floors, gourmet kitchen and an informal fun kitchen w/ a soda fountain, an elegant dinning room, stylish wet bar. Love the stone fireplace that cozy-ups the living room, a sun filled family room. A first-rate laundry room and bath. Enter the covered porch, patio and deck from the dinette area in kitchen. 2nd floor has large windows with window seats, superb main bedroom en-suite with room size cedar closet, luxury bath. 2nd en-suite, 3 more bedrooms and 2 more baths. The lower walk out level has a spa, music room, craft room, large storage area, mechanical room, a generator room, workshop and garage space, The inground pool is exceptional with fountains. The grounds offer, carriage house, pavilion, gazebo, garages, carports , sheds, fruit trees, views Additional Information: Amenities:Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:4+ Car Attached,4+ Car Detached,
SUNDOWN NY A hidden gem in Ulster County's Mountains on 60.82 private acres, estate property's central focus is the beautiful Stone and Cedar sided 6000 square foot home with luxury filled rooms, a formal office, gleaming wood and granite floors, gourmet kitchen and an informal fun kitchen w/ a soda fountain, an elegant dinning room, stylish wet bar. Love the stone fireplace that cozy-ups the living room, a sun filled family room. A first-rate laundry room and bath. Enter the covered porch, patio and deck from the dinette area in kitchen. 2nd floor has large windows with window seats, superb main bedroom en-suite with room size cedar closet, luxury bath. 2nd en-suite, 3 more bedrooms and 2 more baths. The lower walk out level has a spa, music room, craft room, large storage area, mechanical room, a generator room, workshop and garage space, The inground pool is exceptional with fountains. The grounds offer, carriage house, pavilion, gazebo, garages, carports , sheds, fruit trees, views
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6131223
Apr 14, 2022
Sold
$1,300,000
$217/sq ft
Feb 28, 2022
Pending
—
Jan 7, 2022
Price Changed
$1,400,000
$233/sq ft
Jul 16, 2021
Listed
$1,700,000
$283/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H6054213
Jul 15, 2021
Listing Removed
—
Jul 13, 2020
Listed
$1,750,000
$292/sq ft
HVCRMLS #20202559
Jul 12, 2020
Listed
$1,750,000
$292/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4946375
Dec 31, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 4, 2019
Listed
$1,950,000
$325/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4826677
Dec 8, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Jun 8, 2018
Listed
$2,490,000
$415/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,330 (+11.3%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2024
$13,772 (−9.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2023
$15,277 (−11.3%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2022
$17,227 (−0.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2021
$17,328 (−3.2%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2020
$17,901 (−3.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2019
$18,561 (−0.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2018
$18,679 (+4.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2017
$17,802 (+1.5%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2016
$17,545 (+4.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2015
$16,776 (−0.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2014
$16,930
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
Tax history for 98 Van Aken Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,330 (+11.3%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2024
$13,772 (−9.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2023
$15,277 (−11.3%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2022
$17,227 (−0.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2021
$17,328 (−3.2%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2020
$17,901 (−3.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2019
$18,561 (−0.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2018
$18,679 (+4.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2017
$17,802 (+1.5%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2016
$17,545 (+4.6%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2015
$16,776 (−0.9%)
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
2014
$16,930
$13,500 + $91,000
$104,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
9
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
32.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,000
Year built
1975
Style
Vacant Land
County
Ulster County
APN
512000A05100000020353100000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Detached, Driveway, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Oil, Propane
Lot Features: Borders State Land, Stone/Brick Wall, Views, Wooded
Property Information
Stories: 2
Other Equipment: Generator, Lawn Maintenance Equipment
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Annual Amount: $19,340
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Owner Will Carry
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Trash Collection Private
Location
HOA Information
Association Amenities: Sauna
School Information
Elementary School: Tri-Valley Elementary School
Middle Or Junior School: Tri-Valley Secondary School
High School: Tri-Valley Secondary School
High School District: Tri Valley
Location Information
Hamlet: Sundown
Directions: from the Rondout Reservoir take Sundown Rd, left on Van Aken, (just before the bridge) driveway at top of hill to the right by horse fences.
County Or Parish: Ulster County
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,000
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 32.92 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1975
Year Renovated: —
County: Ulster County
APN: 512000A05100000020353100000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Tri Valley Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
Tri Valley Secondary School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
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
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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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Historical weather
Sundown, NY • 12740
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.