There’s something inherently honest about a home that arrived in pieces on a train car 70 years ago. This 1950s Sears & Roebuck house has been thoughtfully reimagined to honor its roots while embracing a clean, modern vibe. A full renovation in 2021 stripped away the dated layers and rebuilt the home into something that feels both intentional and enduring—inside and out, completely finished. From the moment you step inside, the feeling is immediate: familiar, settled, and easy. Vaulted ceilings lift the main living spaces, while original hardwood floors bring warmth and continuity. A fireplace anchors the living area, and the enclosed four-season porch extends the home in a way that feels natural, not added on. Every space flows with purpose, creating a layout that lives effortlessly. Set on 1.5 acres, the property opens up in all the right ways. The fenced backyard reads like a private park—mature trees overhead, a deck ready for grilling, and a fire pit area that invites gathering year-round. The detached two-car garage includes workshop space, and a charming outbuilding offers flexibility as a playhouse or garden shed. Behind the scenes, everything has been addressed—roof, windows, and efficient heat pump split systems mean comfort without compromise. The full basement is clean, dry, and well-organized, with laundry and updated mechanicals. This is what turnkey is supposed to feel like: a home with history, brought fully forward, where nothing is left undone.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$391Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listing by Jamie Corts• Compass Greater NY, LLC
Contact: 845-334-0227
Bought with Dawn Passante• Coldwell Banker Village Green
Est. $2,261 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 489 Forest Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
HVCRMLS #20261263
Jun 24, 2026
Sold
$505,050
$391/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 7, 2026
Listed
$449,500
$348/sq ft
+27
There's something inherently honest about a home that arrived in pieces on a train car 70 years ago. This 1950s Sears & Roebuck house has been thoughtfully reimagined to honor its roots while embracing a clean, modern vibe. A full renovation in 2021 stripped away the dated layers and rebuilt the home into something that feels both intentional and enduring--inside and out, completely finished. From the moment you step inside, the feeling is immediate: familiar, settled, and easy. Vaulted ceilings lift the main living spaces, while original hardwood floors bring warmth and continuity. A fireplace anchors the living area, and the enclosed four-season porch extends the home in a way that feels natural, not added on. Every space flows with purpose, creating a layout that lives effortlessly. Set on 1.5 acres, the property opens up in all the right ways. The fenced backyard reads like a private park--mature trees overhead, a deck ready for grilling, and a fire pit area that invites gathering year-round. The detached two-car garage includes workshop space, and a charming outbuilding offers flexibility as a playhouse or garden shed. Behind the scenes, everything has been addressed--roof, windows, and efficient heat pump split systems mean comfort without compromise. The full basement is clean, dry, and well-organized, with laundry and updated mechanicals. This is what turnkey is supposed to feel like: a home with history, brought fully forward, where nothing is left undone.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #976834
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
$505,050
$391/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 7, 2026
Listed
$449,500
$348/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Coming Soon
$449,500
$348/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #976825
May 19, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Apr 7, 2026
Listed
$589,000
$456/sq ft
Mar 31, 2026
Coming Soon
*
HVCRMLS #20261264
Apr 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Apr 7, 2026
Listed
$589,000
$456/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$2,147 (−72.8%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2023
$7,888 (−1.1%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2022
$7,976 (+9.0%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2021
$7,317 (+40.9%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2020
$5,194 (+171.5%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2019
$1,913 (+1.0%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2018
$1,895 (+0.6%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2017
$1,883 (−1.0%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2016
$1,902 (−1.5%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2015
$1,932 (−12.5%)
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
2014
$2,209
$75,700 + $123,800
$199,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.3 Acres
Year renovated
1953
Sq. Ft.
1,292
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Ulster County
APN
514200A10700100020070000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Feb 26, 2025.
AG-1.5
Agricultural
This district is intended to encourage continuation of agriculture and related low-density uses compatible with the soil, topography and location of this district and to preserve important natural and economic resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Dairy
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Agriculture-Cropland
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Agriculture-Pastureland
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Parking Features: Driveway, Garage
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Interior
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Gas
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ductless
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom,High Ceilings,High Speed Internet,Open Floorplan
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
Room Information
Basement YN: Yes
Attic: Scuttle
Rooms Total: 7
Basement: Full, See Remarks, Unfinished
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Back Yard
Waterfront YN: No
Lot Information
Additional Parcels YN: No
Property Information
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area (Sq. Ft.): 1292.00
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Source: Other
Tax Annual Amount: $8,036
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Water Connected
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Leptondale Elementary School
Elementary School District: Wallkill
Middle Or Junior School: John G Borden Middle School
Middle Or Junior School District: Wallkill
High School: Wallkill Senior High School
High School District: Wallkill
Location Information
Directions: From Main St in Gardiner, NY head east on Rt 44-55. Turn right onto Rt 32 and continue for 3 miles, then turn right onto Forest Road. Continue 0.5 miles and #489 is a red house on the right.
County Or Parish: Ulster County
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,292
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: 1953
County: Ulster County
APN: 514200A10700100020070000000
Home facts updated by county records on Feb 26, 2025
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Wallkill Central School District website to verify.
Plattekill Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • 1.6mi
6/10
John G Borden Middle School
Public 7-8 • 4.0mi
7/10
Wallkill Senior High School
Public 9-12 • 3.5mi
7/10
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Historical weather
Wallkill, NY • 12589
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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