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.
Pending
Price cut: $139.5K (4/15)
$449,500
489 Forest Road, Wallkill, NY 12589
3beds
1,292sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
1.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$348/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 74 days |
- 159 |
- 1 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass Greater New York, LLC 845-334-0227,
Jamie Corts 845-240-3631
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20261263
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Water Softener Owned, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,292
- Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,292
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Lot
- Size: 1.5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 4200107.0010002007.0010000
- Zoning: AG1.5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Wallkill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $348/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $199,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,036
- Date on market: 4/7/2026
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,365/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/18/2026 | Pending sale | $449,500$348/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Contingent | $449,500-23.7%$348/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $589,000+31%$456/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Price change | $449,500-23.7%$348/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $589,000+272.8%$456/sqft |
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| 12/17/2003 | Sold | $158,000$122/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2017 | $1,910 | $199,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $199,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $199,500 -4% |
| 2013 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $207,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $207,900 +56.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $132,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $132,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $132,500 +10.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $120,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $120,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12589
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Plattekill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.6 mi
- 5/10John G Borden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4 mi
- 7/10Wallkill Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Leptondale K-6
Source: HVCRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Ulster County
- Wallkill
- 12589
- 489 Forest Road





