This Millbrook escape is totally private and impeccably maintained. An opportunity to capture the blissful life in the country. This home on 5 acres is power packed with charm and designed and built to be rugged and exhilarating, yet so peaceful. The wooded natural environment contributes to a special quality of life that is often difficult to find. There is a great room that features an updated well designed kitchen complete with an island with a granite counter top. That island seats at least 6. The 14' cathedral ceiling height and solid oak floors in the great room accent the style and spirit of home in the country. Complimenting this 2 bedroom 2 bath home is a stunning heated sun room, a spacious deck and a detached 2 car garage. Located on a private no outlet lane this home is easily accessible to the Wassaic Train Station, the Village Millbrook, Tamarack Preserve and all of the region's recreational and cultural activities. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city and step into a world of your own.,Basement:Interior Access,Level 1 Desc:GRAET ROOM W PELLET STOVE, BEDROOM, FULL BATH, HEATED SUN RM,Other School:MILLBROOK,InteriorFeatures:Electric Dryer Connection,Electric Stove Connection,ExteriorFeatures:Landscaped,FOUNDATION:Concrete,Cooling:Ceiling Fan,ROOF:Asphalt Shingles,EQUIPMENT:Carbon Monoxide Detector,Smoke Detectors,AboveGrade:1991,FLOORING:Wood,Level 2 Desc:MASTER BEDROOM AND MASTER BATH
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
5 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Lawrence Havens• Havens Real Estate
Bought with Sean Eidle• BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
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Market trends in 12592, NY
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
100.0%
+0.2% MoM
Median sale price
$425K
$36K MoM
Avg. days on market
35d
3 days MoM
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Sale history for 23 Shale Rd
Date
Event
Price
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M385145
Jan 3, 2020
Sold
$320,000
$161/sq ft
Sep 11, 2019
Listed
$344,999
$173/sq ft
HVCRMLS #128717
Sep 11, 2019
Listed
$344,999
$173/sq ft
+22
The ultimate get a way. This charming and well constructed home is extremely private and perfectly sited on five serene acres. This is paradise. Though on a quiet private lane there is easy access to the Wassaic Train Station, The Villages and Hamlets of Wassaic, Amenia and Millbrook. Farm Markets and Farm Stands, Wineries, the Wassaic Project, Tamarack Preserve and a few very nice restaurants are all nearby. Escape to the country and enjoy the comforts of home including the soaring ceiling of the great room complimented by the the high functioning kitchen featuring a granite counter top designed for two or a crowd. This great room is so inviting and the over 800 square feet of deck balances the home with the natural surrounding countryside. There is absolutely no traffic noise here.
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #M379187
Sep 1, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Mar 11, 2019
Listed
$375,000
$188/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,856
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2025
$4,856 (+206.3%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2024
$1,586 (−66.9%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2023
$4,793 (+1.3%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2022
$4,733 (+4.5%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2021
$4,528 (+17.0%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2020
$3,871 (−0.8%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2019
$3,901 (−1.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2018
$3,977 (+2.2%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2017
$3,891 (−1.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2016
$3,965 (−1.2%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2015
$4,014 (+0.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2014
$3,979
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
Tax history for 23 Shale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,856
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2025
$4,856 (+206.3%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2024
$1,586 (−66.9%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2023
$4,793 (+1.3%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2022
$4,733 (+4.5%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2021
$4,528 (+17.0%)
$69,400 + $206,100
$275,500
2020
$3,871 (−0.8%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2019
$3,901 (−1.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2018
$3,977 (+2.2%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2017
$3,891 (−1.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2016
$3,965 (−1.2%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2015
$4,014 (+0.9%)
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
2014
$3,979
$69,400 + $148,600
$218,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dutchess County
APN
135889A00696500009189130000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage
Directions: From Millbrook East on Route 44 to Right on Deep Hollow Rd to Right on North Tower Hill Rd to Left on Shale Rd. Once on Shale continue to the left and follow the signs.
County Or Parish: Dutchess County
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Dutchess County
APN: 135889A00696500009189130000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 16, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Eugene Brooks Middle School
Public 4-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
Webutuck High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 94° expected this year, 12 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$529,000 – $640,000
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