20 Phelps Road

Closed 10/24/14
Closed 10/24/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,400,000
4 beds3,580 sqft
20 Phelps Rd, Old Chatham, NY 12136
Single FamilyProperty Type
16 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$391/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

An Old Chatham landmark off a very quiet country lane. 16 tranquil, beautiful, diverse acres surround this elegant 1790's colonial with fabulous recent updates. Perfect for entertaining, large chefs kitchen with soapstone counters and brick floor, light filled sun room, spacious gathering rooms, master suite w/vaulted ceiling & private balcony. 3 add'l bedrooms, 4 fps, wideboard floors & period moldings. Guest house is a chic barn conversion offering great room, kit, loft & 2 bay garage. 2 add'l...An Old Chatham landmark off a very quiet country lane. 16 tranquil, beautiful, diverse acres surround this elegant 1790's colonial with fabulous recent updates. Perfect for entertaining, large chefs kitchen with soapstone counters and brick floor, light filled sun room, spacious gathering rooms, master suite w/vaulted ceiling & private balcony. 3 add'l bedrooms, 4 fps, wideboard floors & period moldings. Guest house is a chic barn conversion offering great room, kit, loft & 2 bay garage. 2 add'l barns, one with 4 bays & a studio/workshop. The other a former landmark dairy barn with impressive space for large gathering & recreational activities. 3 ponds, a meandering stream, and views to satisfy the soul. It's simply enchanting.
  • Listed by: Linnea VanTassel 518.573.9092 linnea@countryliferealestate.com • Country Life Real Estate, LLC
Listing closed: 10/24/2014 12:00 AM • Source: HVCR MLS, MLS#: 96031

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Property Information for 20 Phelps Road

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Columbia County
  • Zoning Description: res/ag
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Waterfront YN: Yes
  • Basement YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lot Size: 16.00 AC / 696,960 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Chatham village, 66 north, right on Thomas,left on Phelps, property on right, both sides of the lane.
  • MLS Area Major: Old Chatham
  • County: Columbia
  • Latitude: 42.40456
  • Longitude: -73.589145
  • MLS Area Major: Old Chatham
  • Sign On Property YN: No
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Pond: Yes
  • Rural: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 46-1-12.1
  • Tax Annual Amount: $.00
  • Association YN: No
  • Association Fee: $.00
Parking
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 6.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.0
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Living Area: 3580.0
  • Lot Size Area: 16.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 696960.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 16.0
  • Colonial: Yes
  • Other: Yes
  • Clapboard: Yes
  • Frame: Yes
  • Plaster: Yes
  • Wood Siding: Yes
  • Secluded: Yes
  • Multi Family: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Owner Name: Duffy
  • Total Floor Plans Count: 0
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • Close Of Escrow: Yes
  • Lead Paint Disclosure: Yes
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Assessed Value: 888700.0
Utilities
  • Septic Tank: Yes
  • Well: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Balcony: Yes
  • Barn(s): Yes
  • Guest House: Yes
  • Patio: Yes
  • Shingle: Yes
  • Security System: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 0
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Room Total: 8
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Dishwasher: Yes
  • Dryer: Yes
  • Range: Yes
  • Refrigerator: Yes
  • Washer: Yes
  • Water Heater: Yes
  • Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room: Yes
  • Wood Burning: Yes
  • Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Concrete Perimeter: Yes
  • Radiant: Yes
  • Double Hung Window(s): Yes
  • Screens: Yes
  • Storm Window(s): Yes
Room Information
Room Information
  • Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom Level: First
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Other Room: Yes
  • Other Room Level: First
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Sign On Property YN: No

Property History for 20 Phelps Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 24, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #491175048

$1,400,000—
Jul 12, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369714196

$1,400,000—
Jul 12, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369714196

$1,400,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/24/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #491175048

$1,400,000
07/12/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369714196

$1,400,000
07/12/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #369714196

$1,400,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Phelps Road

Taxable ValueLand$280,400Additions$1,129,600Total$1,410,000
Tax Record2025$23,477 ($1,956 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,891 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,891 SqFtStories2Lot Size696,960 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1800ZoningRL-2CountyCOLUMBIAAPN102689 46.-1-12.100Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Phelps Road

This home is within Chatham Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Chatham Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Chatham High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Chatham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chatham High School
Public9 to 12

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