Wonderful Colonial Farmhouse on 15 acres, with Kinderhook Creek access. Pool w/poolhouse, perrenial gardens, Great Room w/Gourmet Kitchen. Nice Guest Apt. Excellent Condition
Vacant landProperty Type
1939Year Built
16.73 acresLot Size
$70,858Price/Acres
3 car garageParking
Listing by Stephanie Samuelsohn• VantagePoint Realty
•518-392-8484 (agent)
•stephanie@columbiacountyhomes.com (agent)
Bought with Stephanie Samuelsohn• VantagePoint Realty
Source:Global MLS #24101779
Redfin Estimate
$1,185,448
$115K since sold in September 2025$41K since August
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This home's estimate is 75.8% higher than the average sale price ($675K) of 4 comparable homes.
Wonderful Colonial Farmhouse on 15 acres, with Kinderhook Creek access. Pool w/poolhouse, perrenial gardens, Great Room w/Gourmet Kitchen. Nice Guest Apt. Excellent Condition
Public Records
Jul 2, 1999
Sold
$185,000
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,874
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2025
$13,874 (+2.3%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2024
$13,563 (−0.1%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2023
$13,579 (−2.6%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2022
$13,938 (+10.5%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2021
$12,616 (+1.9%)
$76,500 + $317,300
$393,800
2020
$12,380 (+3.0%)
$76,500 + $317,300
$393,800
2019
$12,014 (+3.1%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2018
$11,653 (+1.6%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2017
$11,468 (+0.3%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2016
$11,438 (−0.6%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2015
$11,504 (+0.7%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2014
$11,429
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
Tax history for 81 Merwin Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,874
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2025
$13,874 (+2.3%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2024
$13,563 (−0.1%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2023
$13,579 (−2.6%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2022
$13,938 (+10.5%)
$145,100 + $629,900
$775,000
2021
$12,616 (+1.9%)
$76,500 + $317,300
$393,800
2020
$12,380 (+3.0%)
$76,500 + $317,300
$393,800
2019
$12,014 (+3.1%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2018
$11,653 (+1.6%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2017
$11,468 (+0.3%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2016
$11,438 (−0.6%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2015
$11,504 (+0.7%)
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
2014
$11,429
$76,500 + $308,900
$385,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Fuel Type: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Wood
Pool Information
Pool Type: Concrete
Has Pool
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 3,179
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,126
# of Stories: 1.7
Legal Description: PB 24 PG 1811 MICRO 93-62
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 540
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 728,759
Legal Lot Number: 28
Legal Block Number: 1
School Tax District: CHATHAM
Municipality Name: CHATHAM
Acres: 16.73
Zoning Code: RL-2
State Use Description: RURAL RESIDENCE
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Private
Water Service Type: Private
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,179
Stories: 1.7
Lot Size: 16.73 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Columbia County
APN: 102689A04500000010280000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 28, 2026
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Schools
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Chatham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Chatham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% 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
8% 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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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.36M
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