Last Sold Price
3 beds2,718 sqft$245/sqft
259 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562

Description

In 1927, David Abercrombie built a 25-room castle on a high point of his property; it resembled a Scottish castle. In 1940, the Abercrombie family built 259 Croton Dam Rd, a classic New Orleans Colonial. The current owner has lived there 60 years & created perennial garden beds, added greenhouse, built addition of Great Room and office/ loft w railings from Japanese sculpture displayed at 1964 World's Fair & stone from property around fireplace. First Level open floor plan offers perfect WFH layout....In 1927, David Abercrombie built a 25-room castle on a high point of his property; it resembled a Scottish castle. In 1940, the Abercrombie family built 259 Croton Dam Rd, a classic New Orleans Colonial. The current owner has lived there 60 years & created perennial garden beds, added greenhouse, built addition of Great Room and office/ loft w railings from Japanese sculpture displayed at 1964 World's Fair & stone from property around fireplace. First Level open floor plan offers perfect WFH layout. The large living room w WBF flows to dining room to kitchen to screened porch to greenhouse to Great Room w WBF & stairs to loft. Three cozy bedrooms and 2 full baths complete the second floor. Balcony from primary bedroom overlooks rear of property. Rural setting yet only 45 minutes to GCS from Croton Harmon train station. Close to shopping in Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Ossining, Croton, Yorktown. FMV is $749,589. Home is overassessed. Tax grievance is in process. STAR deduction $2011 If applicable Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:2 Car Attached,
LISTING CLOSED: 08/09/2021 12:00 AM

Listing Agents

  1. Heather Bouza

    Heather Bouza

    Alternative Listing Agent

    William Raveis-New York, LLC

    P: (201)-910-6033

  2. Listed by Jean Hastings Cameron • William Raveis-New York, LLC
    P: (914)-238-0505 C: (914)-645-7157

Property Details for 259 Croton Dam Road

Status
MLS #
H6107828
Days on Market
14
Taxes
$23,432 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family
Year Built
1940
Lot Size
2.75 AC / 119,790 SF
City/Township
New Castle
Architectural Style
Colonial
Community Features
Park
Waterfront
No

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis-New York, LLC

Sold By Keller Williams NY Realty

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Building Information for 259 Croton Dam Road

Stories2Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size2.75 AC / 119,790 SF

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$5,333 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,380

Property Taxes

$1,953

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 259 Croton Dam Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Directions: From Rte. 9A to Rte 134 East to #259 on L; look for sign
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Levels: Two
  • Property Condition: Actual
  • State Or Province: NY
School Information
  • School District: Ossining
  • Middle Or Junior School: Anne M Dorner Middle School
  • High School District: Ossining
  • High School: Ossining High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
  • RentSpree Y/N: false
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • RoomDescription 1: ENRTY, STAIRS DOWN TO DINING ROOM, LIVING ROOM w/WBF,SCREENED IN PORCH, GREAT ROOM w/WBF, steps up TO LOFT/OFFICE, FULL BATH,GREENHOUSE
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: PRIMARY BEDROOM AND BATH, BEDROOM, BEDROOM, HALL BATH
Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: Basement
  • Room Description: UTILITIES, OIL TANKS, STORAGE
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 3600-080-013-00001-000-0003
  • Tax Assessed Value: $142,300.00
  • Included In Taxes: Trash, Water
  • Additional Fees: No
  • Association Amenities: Park
  • Tax Source: Municipality
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Association: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Balcony, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Colonial, Eat in Kitchen, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Park, Patio, Well
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Indirect Water Heater
  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Attic Description: Partial
  • Location Amenities: Balcony, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Eat in Kitchen, Granit Countertops, Patio
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Living Area: 2718
  • Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Property Features: Balcony, Patio, Attached, Park, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Part Wooded
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Wood Siding
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Part Wooded
  • Additional Parcel: No
  • Site Features: Park, Level, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops, Part Wooded
Parking
  • Parking Features: Attached
  • Parking Total: 2.00
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heat Fuel Type: Baseboard, Oil
  • Number Of Heating Zones: 2
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities: Trash Collection Public
Green Features
  • Green Features: Dishwasher, Dryer, Washer, Indirect Water Heater, Baseboard, Oil, Balcony

Property History for 259 Croton Dam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 9, 2021

Sold

ONEKEY #H6107828

$665,000
Aug 6, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470237406

$665,000
Jun 9, 2021

Pending

ONEKEY #H6107828

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/09/2021

Sold

ONEKEY #H6107828

$665,000
08/06/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1470237406

$665,000
06/09/2021

Pending

ONEKEY #H6107828

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

Public Records for 259 Croton Dam Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,000Additions$68,877Total$128,877
Tax Record2025$27,816 ($2,318 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,718 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,718 SqFtStories2Lot Size119,790 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningR-2ACountyWESTCHESTERAPN553600 80.13-1-3Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 259 Croton Dam Road

This home is within Ossining Union Free School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 2
Public - 2 to 4
Public - 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Brookside School
Public1 to 2

Claremont School
Public2 to 4

Roosevelt School
Public5

Anne M Dorner Middle School
Public6 to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 259 Croton Dam Road, Ossining, NY 10562
$665,000
3
2,718
119,790
3
3
2,624
71,874
$500,000
4
2,800
128,066
$430,000
4
3
4,096
213,444
2
2,290
32,670
4
3
3,112
180,774

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