Opportunity knocks on this quaint Catskills home, set on 2.5 peaceful acres just minutes from downtown Saugerties. Offering a rare chance to finish a renovation to your own taste, the home has already been fully framed with a reimagined primary bedroom and bath, along with HVAC ducting installed throughout. Pick up right where they left off, as much of the heavy lifting is already done with a solid foundation to build on. A three-car garage in excellent condition adds immediate value and everyday functionality. Tucked into a quiet, scenic setting, the property offers both privacy and convenience. With the right vision, this has the potential to become a truly standout home in a highly desirable location.
Pending
$374,900
85 Shear Road, Saugerties, NY 12477
3beds
1,926sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1887
2.5 Acres Lot
$368,600 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet scenic setting
- 58 days |
- 966 |
- 77 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Empire Real Estate Firm LLC 518-662-7653,
Charles A Ferraioli 518-901-9858
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202615591
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Oven, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Other, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,926
- Total interior livable area: 1,926 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,926
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Paved, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Stone,Masonry
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 2.5 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Sloped, Views, Wooded, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 514889 8.458
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Other, Aluminum Siding, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saugerties
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $415,500
- Annual tax amount: $8,357
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
Estimated market value
$368,600
$350,000 - $387,000
$2,905/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $374,900$195/sqft |
Source:  Global MLS #202615591 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $374,900+19%$195/sqft |
Source: Global MLS #202615591 Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $315,000-4.5%$164/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20243778 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2024 | Contingent | $329,900$171/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20243778 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2024 | Price change | $329,900-9.6%$171/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20243778 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $365,000+422.2%$190/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20243778 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/1995 | Sold | $69,900$36/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $415,500 +3.2% |
| 2024 | -- | $402,500 +14% |
| 2023 | -- | $353,000 +17.1% |
| 2022 | -- | $301,500 +17.3% |
| 2021 | -- | $257,000 +11% |
| 2020 | -- | $231,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $231,500 +3.1% |
| 2018 | -- | $224,500 +5.9% |
| 2017 | $5,629 | $212,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $212,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $212,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $212,000 -3% |
| 2013 | -- | $218,500 -6.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $234,500 -2.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $241,600 +27.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $189,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $189,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $189,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $189,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $189,000 +75.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $107,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $107,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $107,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $107,700 |
| 2000 | -- | $107,700 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12477
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Morse SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 2.2 mi
- 5/10Saugerties Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3 mi
- 6/10Saugerties Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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