Valley Cottage, NY! Welcome to an extraordinary Colonial in one of Valley Cottage’s most charming and picturesque settings, where Babbling Brook Road meets Old Mill Road. Here, the street name truly says it all. A peaceful brook winds along the property, creating a setting that feels worlds away, yet is close to everything. Enjoy your morning coffee on the deck with the sound of the water and birds in the background, or unwind at the end of the day and let the brook lull you to sleep. Completely renovated from top to bottom with exceptional attention to detail, this home beautifully combines rustic character with top-of-the-line finishes and modern amenities. Offering three levels of living, four bedrooms, three full baths and two primary bedroom suites, this thoughtfully designed home provides wonderful flexibility for guests, extended family or simply the luxury of additional private space. The living room and dining room feature beautiful wide-plank peg floors, adding warmth and character, while most windows are new and double-pane. Every detail has been carefully considered, creating a home that feels warm, inviting and completely at home in its beautiful natural surroundings. From the gorgeous property and peaceful brook to the exceptional renovations, two primary suites and old-world charm, this unique, one-of-a-kind home is anything but cookie-cutter and a rare opportunity to own something unlike anything else on the market. Welcome Home!
For sale
Price cut: $220K (8/17)
$999,000
556 Babbling Brook Lane, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
4beds
2,262sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1950
0.58 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$442/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exceptional renovationsTwo primary bedroom suitesExceptional attention to detailThree levels of livingOld-world charmFour bedrooms
- 17 days
- 1,011
- 58
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard Hanna Rand Realty 845-634-4202,
Margo Bohlin 845-304-4140
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1038946
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, Primary Bathroom, Master Downstairs
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Stairs,Walkup
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Basement, Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,262
- Total interior livable area: 2,262 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Mailbox, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 0.58 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Private, Rolling Slope, Secluded, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 39208905201400020560000000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Valley Cottage
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $442/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $133,800
- Annual tax amount: $18,213
- Date on market: 8/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 17 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/17/2026 | Price change | $999,000-18%$442/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1038946 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,219,000+99.5%$539/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2025 | Sold | $611,100$270/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2023 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2022 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2021 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2017 | $14,065 | $133,800 |
| 2016 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2015 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $133,800 |
| 2000 | -- | $133,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 10989
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Valley Cottage
- Middle: Nyack Middle School
- High: Nyack Senior High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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