Have you been looking for the charm of rural living, to be able to shed off the hustle and bustle of your busy day with a little solitude and privacy, yet still be minutes to the NY State Thruway, Stewart Airport, Orange County Airport and only 70 minutes from NYC? Do you have an elderly in-law or extended family that needs to be close, but not too close? Look no further. This charming 3 bedroom, 21/2 bath prairie-style farmhouse on 58 secluded acres offers the perfect blend of rustic elegance and modern amenities. Open living and dining space with 18' vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, custom oak cabinetry with granite countertops and a spacious primary bedroom with a grand ensuite that has plenty of room for all your wellness equipment. Sliding glass doors open to an expansive trex deck overlooking 7 private acres of park-like setting that includes a 20x40 in-ground saltwater pool, firepit, gazebo, park benchs for reading under shady trees of maple, oak, ginko, and birch. Plenty of room to add a pickleball court or tennis court if you wish. Attached via breezeway to the main house is a completely self-contained, ADA compliant, 1 bedroom, 1 bath,in-law apartment or guest house. And did we mention the 4-car garage, kennel for your fur-baby and garden areas for growing your own tomatoes? Keep an eye out for fireflies on a warm summer evening too! Don't miss it.
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$1,150,000
278 Hill Avenue, Montgomery, NY 12549
4beds
3,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
58.4 Acres Lot
$1,223,700 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$6,372 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,223,700
$1.08M - $1.38M
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Large deckFire pitSparkling inground saltwater poolExpansive basementSecluded acresUntouched woodlandWine cellar
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Listed by:
Barbara Carter 845-505-3160,
Century 21 Alliance-NP
Bought with:
Stephanie Way, 10401286714
eXp Realty
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20242333
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range, Microwave, Dishwasher
- Laundry: In Unit, Main Level
Features
- High Ceilings, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Great Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,700
- Total interior livable area: 3,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,700
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Kennel, Paved Walkway, Private Entrance
- Pool features: Gas Heat, In Ground, Private, Salt Water
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced,Partial
Lot
- Size: 58.4 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Many Trees, Meadow, Native Plants, Private, Secluded, Subdivide Possible, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Gazebo, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 8
- Zoning: RA5
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Montgomery
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $311/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,700
- Annual tax amount: $20,309
- Date on market: 9/1/2024
- Listing terms: If And When (IAW)
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2024 | Sold | $1,150,000-11.5%$311/sqft |
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| 10/10/2024 | Pending sale | $1,299,999$351/sqft |
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| 9/9/2024 | Contingent | $1,299,999$351/sqft |
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| 9/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,299,999-7.1%$351/sqft |
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| 8/5/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$378/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2024 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2023 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2022 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2021 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2020 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2019 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2018 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2017 | $19,636 | $414,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $414,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $414,700 +12.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $368,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $368,000 +21.1% |
| 2001 | -- | $303,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $303,800 |
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Neighborhood: 12549
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