$600,000
Poestenkill, NY 12018
MLS# 202621872
Status: Closed
3 beds | 3 baths

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Property Description
Welcome to a truly special property where natural beauty & lasting memories come together. Peaceful pond views, spectacular sunrises & breathtaking sunsets create an unforgettable setting. Lovingly restored, completely renovated & expanded with an addition in 2006, this 1800s post & beam cottage sits on just over 3 landscaped acres in the Averill Park School District. Set back from the road through what feels like a secret garden, this custom home offers 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths. Inside, hand-hewn oak floors, exposed posts & beams, expansive windows & an open floor plan frame picturesque pond & garden views. The chef's kitchen features European-style oak cabinetry, granite counters & an oversized island open to the dining area. The inviting living room centers around a stunning stone fireplace w/ gas insert. A den w/ custom built-ins could serve as a 3rd bedroom beside a 1st-floor full bath, while the four-season sunroom overlooks the tiered gardens. Upstairs, both bedrooms feature tiled en-suite baths. The primary suite includes a private balcony overlooking the backyard. Second-floor laundry, flex space & a floored attic provide added convenience. Outside, enjoy a tiered deck, 16x16 screened porch, hot tub, water feature, picturesque pond, perennial gardens, greenhouse, 2 fire pits, sheds & chicken coop. A charming 3-season guest cottage offers an open living area, kitchenette, loft, gas stove, tiled bath, composting toilet & outdoor shower, ideal for guests, a home office, artist's studio or retreat. An oversized 2-car garage w/ workbench, whole-house generator & wooded privacy complete the property. Adjacent to a seasonal road for walking & cross-country skiing, just minutes to Barberville Falls & 30 minutes to Albany, this remarkable retreat has even hosted five weddings-a testament to a truly unforgettable home.
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Contract Information
Status: Closed
Current Price: $600,000
Original List Price: 549000
Sold Price: $600,000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-15
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price/SqFt: 239.53
Sold Price/SqFt: 261.78
List Price/Acres: 173734.18
Sold Price/Acres: 189873.42
Location
Street Number: 231
Street Name: North
Street Suffix: Road
County: Rensselaer
State/Province: NY
Postal Code: 12018
City/Town (Mail): Averill Park
Geo Lat: 42.705062
Geo Lon: -73.499187
Property Detail
Rooms Total: 7
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Year Built: 1850
Above Grade Finished Area: 2292
Above Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
Below Grade Finished Area Source: CRS
Living Area: 2292
Total Finished Area: 2292
Fireplaces Total: 1
Lot Size Acres: 3.16
Waterfront Y/N: No
Enhanced Accessible Y/N: No
Parking Y/N: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Financial Details
Full Market Assessment: 381480
Tax Assessed Value: 59500
General Taxes: 2550.76
General Taxes Description: Estimated
School Taxes: 5126.29
School Taxes Description: Estimated
Bath Levels
Full Bath 1: 1st
Full Bath 2: 2nd
Full Bath 3: 2nd
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Photo Owner: Broker
Parking Features
Parking Total: 4
Rooms
Primary Bath Level: Second
Full Bathroom Level: First
Sun Room Level: First
Bedroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
3 Seasons Room Level: First
Den Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Status Change Info
Status Change Date: 2026-09-11
Under Contract Date: 2026-07-21
Sold Date: 2026-09-11
Sold Price: $600,000
Property Features
Appliances: Built-In Gas Oven; Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Custom
Attic Features: Pull-Down
Basement: Crawl Space; Exterior Entry; Interior Entry; Partial
Construction Materials: Fiber Cement
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Dining Room Type: Dining Area
Exterior Features: Garden; Lighting; Outdoor Shower; Other
Fireplace Features: Gas; Living Room; Other
Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile
Foundation Details: Block; Stone
Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Oil
Interior Features: Built-in Features; Ceramic Tile Bath; Open Floorplan; Stone Countertops
Kitchen Features: Gourmet Kitchen; Kitchen Island
Laundry Features: Laundry Closet; Upper Level
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Garden; Landscaped; Private; Views
Other Structures: Garage(s); Greenhouse; Guest House; Pergola; Shed(s); Other
Parking Features: Detached; Driveway; Garage Door Opener; Off Street; Stone
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch; Screened
Possession: At Closing
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Roof: Asphalt
Rooms: Primary Bath; Full Bathroom; Sun Room; Bedroom; Primary Bedroom; 3 Seasons Room; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room
Sewer: Septic Tank
Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
View: Garden; Pond
Water Source: Well
Type of Well: Drilled
Waterfront Features: Deeded Water Access; Pond
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks |
| Sun Room | First | |||
| Dining Room | First | |||
| Kitchen | First | |||
| Living Room | First | |||
| Den | First | |||
| Full Bathroom | First | |||
| Bedroom | Second | |||
| Full Bathroom | Second | |||
| Primary Bedroom | Second | |||
| Primary Bathroom | Second | |||
| 3 Seasons Room | First | 16.00 | 16.00 | screened porch |
Listing Courtesy of Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Listing Agent: Alyssa McClenaghan
518-573-2868 | alyssamcclenaghan@howardhanna.com
518-573-2868 | alyssamcclenaghan@howardhanna.com


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