155 Messenger Road, Grahamsville, NY 12740
What's special
Quintessential Catskills Retreat with Panoramic Rondout Reservoir Views and Pond on 17 Private Acres Hidden from the road at the end of a private drive amid refined country properties, this one-owner home offers a rare opportunity to own 17 private acres featuring fields, forests, small streams, a pond and wild blueberry bushes in one of the Catskills' most scenic settings. Overlooking the Rondout Reservoir, the property enjoys breathtaking, unobstructed views from nearly every room on the first floor, as well as from the spacious primary bedroom upstairs. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or relaxing at the end of the day, the ever-changing mountain and reservoir views provide an unforgettable backdrop in every season. Bordering protected New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) land along the full length of its rear property line, this exceptional property offers unmatched privacy with permanently preserved open space beyond your backyard. The peaceful setting is home to abundant wildlife, including bald eagles soaring over the reservoir, creating a truly remarkable connection to nature. Lovingly maintained by its original owners, this comfortable three-bedroom layout with one-bath reflects years of pride in ownership. A detached garage provides ample space for vehicles and all of your outdoor gear, including kayaks, canoes, fishing equipment, snowshoes, skis, and snowmobiles, making it easy to enjoy the area's endless four-season recreation. A separate hobby building near the road offers endless possibilities as a workshop, artist's studio, home office, or creative retreat. Minutes from the Rondout Reservoir, Red Hill Fire Tower, Peekamoose Blue Hole, and thousands of acres of protected Catskill Forest Preserve, this property is a paradise for outdoor and nature enthusiasts. Enjoy hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, wildlife watching, snowshoeing, and breathtaking fall foliage at your doorstep. Whether your passion is outdoor adventure or creative inspiration, this extraordinary setting provides the perfect canvas for artists, photographers, writers, and nature lovers alike. If you've been dreaming of the quintessential Upstate New York retreat, this is the one.
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Travel times
Living Room
Kitchen
Primary Bedroom
Outdoor 1
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Century 21 Stoeckeler R.E. 845-706-4334,
Mary Sheeley 845-706-4334,
Theresa Sheeley 845-901-0748,
Century 21 Stoeckeler R.E.
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Oil
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Range
Features
- Basement: Partial
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,638
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 1
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Other
Lot
- Size: 17.6 Acres
- Features: Views
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 568906600300010021000000
- Zoning: R/C40
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1970
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wawarsing
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,700
- Annual tax amount: $6,551
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$321/sqft |
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| 8/2/2026 | Listing removed | $525,000$321/sqft |
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| 7/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$321/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2024 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2019 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $182,700 |
| 2017 | $4,184 | $182,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $182,700 -7.1% |
| 2015 | -- | $196,600 +16283.3% |
| 2014 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2007 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2005 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2004 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2003 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2001 | -- | $1,200 |
| 2000 | -- | $1,200 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated market value
$507,300
$482,000 - $533,000
$2,159/mo
Climate risks
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