4 Plains Rd

Walden, NY 12586

$439,900
Price
3
Beds
2,048 Sq. Ft.
$215 / Sq. Ft.
2,048
Sq. Ft.
$215
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Some people walk into a house built in 1790 and see only what they would want to change. You are not one of those people. You look up and find hand-hewn beams running the length of the ceiling, the axe marks still visible in the wood, and you understand immediately that no budget on earth can manufacture that. You look down at wide plank floors, boards far wider than anything milled today, worn to a soft glow by more than two centuries of footsteps. Something in you settles. You have been holding...Some people walk into a house built in 1790 and see only what they would want to change. You are not one of those people. You look up and find hand-hewn beams running the length of the ceiling, the axe marks still visible in the wood, and you understand immediately that no budget on earth can manufacture that. You look down at wide plank floors, boards far wider than anything milled today, worn to a soft glow by more than two centuries of footsteps. Something in you settles. You have been holding out for a house that was actually made by hand, and they almost never come up for sale. This is a home that rewards people who notice things. The deep window casings that hold the afternoon light. The painted wainscoting and the papered walls that someone chose with real care. The fireplaces you gather around when the weather turns, every one of them working, and down in the stone cellar, the original walk-in cooking hearth where every meal in this house was once made, still standing exactly as it was built. You do not restore a detail like that. You inherit it, and you become the person lucky enough to live alongside it. At the end of the day you retreat to a primary suite that feels like its own quiet corner of the house, beams overhead, wide boards underfoot, and a fireplace of its own for the nights you want to read until the fire dies down. Waking up here does not feel like waking up anywhere else. Here is the part that lets you exhale. Loving an old house usually means bracing for the big-ticket surprises, but the important things here are already handled. The windows were replaced about 8 years ago, the cesspool was updated in the same stretch, and the home runs on natural gas heat. So you get all the soul of 1790 with far less of the worry, free to spend your attention on the details you fell for rather than the systems behind the walls. Step outside and the land does the rest. There is a pond on your own 1.30 acres, willows leaning over the water, the kind of view that makes a Sunday disappear. A great old shade tree spreads over the lawn, wide enough to sit under all afternoon, with room to plant a garden, build a fire pit by the water, and spread out in a way you cannot in town. Come evening you can take the porch, listen to the quiet, and feel a good distance from everything you needed a break from. The location quietly works in your favor. This sits in the Valley Central school district, one of the most sought-after and genuinely affordable in the county, which helps the value hold. Angry Orchard's cider house is practically down the road for a slow afternoon in the Wallkill Valley, the shops and cafes of the village of Montgomery are minutes away, and when the city calls you are roughly 70 miles from the George Washington Bridge with the Thruway and I-84 close at hand. Houses like this were built to outlast everyone who lives in them. The people who love old homes understand that owning one is less about buying a property and more about becoming its next caretaker. If that is you, this one has been waiting a long time for someone who would see it.
  1. Listed by Brian J Caplicki • KW Hudson Valley United
    P: (845)-610-6065 C: (845)-460-0879 brian@caplickihometeam.com

Property Details for 4 Plains Road

City/Township
Montgomery
Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
Waterfront
Yes

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Property Details for 4 Plains Road

StatusActive
MLS #1024006
Days on Market1
Taxes$8,876 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family
Year Built1790
Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF
CountyOrange County
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Building Information for 4 Plains Road

Stories-Year Built1790Building Size-Lot Size1.30 AC / 56,628 SF

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$2,932 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,192

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 4 Plains Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Water Access YN: No
School Information
  • School District: Valley Central (Montgomery)
  • Elementary School District: Valley Central (Montgomery)
  • Elementary School: East Coldenham Elementary School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Valley Central (Montgomery)
  • Middle Or Junior School: Valley Central Middle School
  • High School District: Valley Central (Montgomery)
  • High School: Valley Central High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 334289-006-000-0003-001.000-0000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $168,000.00
  • Tax Source: Municipality
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Association: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Barn(s), Basement, Bay Window(s), Beamed Ceilings, Bedroom, Built-in Features, Carpet, Chandelier, Colonial, Covered, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Family Room, Farmhouse, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Living Room, Natural Woodwork, Pond, Porch, Well
  • Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Double Vanity, Entrance Foyer, Natural Woodwork
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Attic Description: Scuttle
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room
  • Location Amenities: Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk Out Basement, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Dual Sinks, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Barn(s), Porch
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Living Area: 2048
  • Basement: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Property Features: Covered, Porch, Off Street, Bay Window(s)
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Waterfront Features: Pond
  • Pool Private: No
Lot Information
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
Parking
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Garage: No
  • Carport: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected
Green Features
  • Green Features: Bay Window(s), Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Baseboard, Natural Gas
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Down Payment Resource: Yes

Property History for 4 Plains Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 15, 2026

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #1024006

$439,900—
Jun 23, 2026

Withdrawn

ONEKEY #917020

$479,900—
Jan 14, 2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #917020

$499,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/15/2026

Listed (Active)

ONEKEY #1024006

$439,900
06/23/2026

Withdrawn

ONEKEY #917020

$479,900
01/14/2026

Price Change

ONEKEY #917020

$499,900

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

Public Records for 4 Plains Road

Taxable ValueLand$45,200Additions$122,800Total$168,000
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,048 SqFtStories2Lot Size56,628 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1790ZoningRA5CountyORANGEAPN334289 6-3-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 4 Plains Road

This home is within Valley Central School District (Montgomery).
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Walden Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Valley Central Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Valley Central High School
Public - 9 to 12
East Coldenham Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Walden Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Valley Central Middle School
Public6 to 8

Valley Central High School
Public9 to 12

East Coldenham Elementary School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 4 Plains Road, Walden, NY 12586

4 Plains Road is a single family home for sale in Walden, NY 12586. This property was listed for sale on July 15, 2026 by KW Hudson Valley United, it's currently listed at $439,900. This listing's school district is Valley Central School District (Montgomery). Nearby schools include Walden Elementary School, Valley Central Middle School and Valley Central High School. 4 Plains Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,048 sqft single family home built in 1790.

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