Chatham Center. This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath country cottage offers a wonderful opportunity to create your own vision in a beautiful rural setting. The home features a welcoming family room with oak floors and plenty of original character throughout. A highlight is the spacious wraparound covered, screened-in porch—perfect for enjoying morning coffee, entertaining, or simply relaxing while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The oversized 2-car garage provides ample space for vehicles, storage, or even a workshop. Stairs lead to a large unfinished attic, offering the potential to expand and add more living space if desired.
This property is part of an estate and is being sold as-is. Financing options are limited to conventional, cash, or renovation loans.
Bring your creativity and vision to this home filled with potential. With its country charm, usable spaces, and the ability to customize and improve, this is a perfect project for buyers who want to invest in a home they can truly make their own. Conveniently located near Chatham Village amenities and only minutes to Hudson, Albany, and the Berkshires.
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$220,000
1539 County Route 28, Chatham Center, NY 12184
2beds
1,328sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
0.42 Acres Lot
$217,700 Zestimate®
$166/sqft
$2,624 Estimated rent
Home value
$217,700
$168,000 - $283,000
$2,624/mo
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Original characterOak floors
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Listed by:
Michael Castellano 518-505-4811,
Gilcrest Properties
Bought with:
Erin Shepherd, 10401342129
Mahar Real Estate, LLC
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20254738
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator, Gas Range
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Wood
- Basement: Crawl Space,Partial,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,328
- Total interior livable area: 1,328 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,328
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 229.5
- Features: Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 34.4145
- Zoning: residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Asphalt, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt,Metal,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Valatie
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $166/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,645
- Date on market: 9/30/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/27/2026 | Sold | $220,000-6.3%$166/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20254738 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/2025 | Pending sale | $234,900$177/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20254738 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2025 | Price change | $234,900-6%$177/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20254738 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $249,900+39.6%$188/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20254738 Report a problem | ||
| 9/30/2008 | Sold | $179,000$135/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $260,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $260,000 +123.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2020 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2019 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2018 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2006 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $116,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $116,400 |
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Neighborhood: 12184
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- 5/10Mary E Dardess Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 4 mi
- 4/10Chatham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Chatham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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