So much here to admire and enjoy! This country home offers a fabulous great room with windows looking out to a lovely pastural setting. Kitchen boasts amazing, custom built cherry cabinetry and center island. Dining room w/ fp, 4 bedrooms, partially finished walkout basement with family room, workshop, and loads of storage. The barn allows for a multitude of uses. Beautiful and useable 7 acres with fruit trees and lots of light. Bring the horse, plant the veges, kick the soccer ball. Less than 10 mins to Chatham Village, Kinderhook, Valatie and the Taconic State Parkway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
7.02 acresLot Size
$212Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Linnea VanTassel• Country Life Real Estate, LLC
Bought with Linnea VanTassel• Country Life Real Estate, LLC
Just re-listed; Chatham Classic Cape. This large cedar sided and gambrel roofed custom house is set back from a quiet country lane with a small stream and bucolic country vistas. The bench-made cherry kitchen with a wall of shaker inspired cabinetry looks into the cathedral ceilinged great room with an Austrian tile stove. 4 bedrooms, a huge glass enclosed porch, den and a walk-out basement with a professional wood shop and a fireproof safe room. A double bay 40' x 20' column free barn with loft sits close by the fenced paddocks; perfect as a small stable. Convenient to Chatham Center and The Hawthorn Valley School.
Global MLS #201412912
Nov 19, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Jun 20, 2014
Listed
$430,000
$141/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,511
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2025
$11,511 (+2.3%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2024
$11,253 (−0.1%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2023
$11,266 (−2.6%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2022
$11,564 (+14.6%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2021
$10,092 (+1.9%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2020
$9,902 (+0.8%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2019
$9,820 (+3.1%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2018
$9,525 (−31.2%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2017
$13,836 (+69.1%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2016
$8,182 (−0.6%)
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
2015
$8,230 (+12.9%)
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
2014
$7,289
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
Tax history for 128 Merwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,511
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2025
$11,511 (+2.3%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2024
$11,253 (−0.1%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2023
$11,266 (−2.6%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2022
$11,564 (+14.6%)
$77,100 + $565,900
$643,000
2021
$10,092 (+1.9%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2020
$9,902 (+0.8%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2019
$9,820 (+3.1%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2018
$9,525 (−31.2%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2017
$13,836 (+69.1%)
$57,000 + $258,000
$315,000
2016
$8,182 (−0.6%)
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
2015
$8,230 (+12.9%)
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
2014
$7,289
$57,000 + $218,700
$275,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7.02 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,674
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Columbia County
APN
102689A04500000010450000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Wood Stove
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring: Carpet, Other, Wood
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Other, Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Has Basement
Basement Details: Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Roof: Asphalt
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3057.0
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Frame, Other
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Features: Secluded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 7.02
Lot Size Area: 7.02
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 7.02
Zoning Description: Res/ag
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Private Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Chatham Central Schools
Location Information
Directions: From the light in Chatham, West on 203, right on Merwin Rd, property on right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,674
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.02 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: Columbia County
APN: 102689A04500000010450000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
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Schools
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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Chatham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Chatham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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$616,000 – $745,000
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