$8,728

closing credit¹

117 Academy St Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$735,000
5 beds
3 full, 2 partial
6,637 sqft
0.3 acres
$111 / sqft
House

Property details

About 117 Academy St

Walk into a piece of Poughkeepsie's deep history in this 1859 built custom Victorian proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Pride of ownership shows. Attention to detail at every turn as you walk through the home, combining timeless elegance with modern day luxuries, offering a one of a kind living experience in Poughkeepsie's Historic downtown. Prepare to be impressed as you walk in the expansive foyer boasting oak floors throughout, 11' ceilings, intricate crown moulding and oversized pocket doors, a strong testament to the homes exquisite craftmanship. The large floor plan flows seamlessly through the formal living area surrounding one of three marble surround wood burning fireplaces, into what used to be the cigar room, the formal dining area, sunroom, two powder rooms and custom kitchen featuring granite countertops, high end cabinetry and top of the line appliances. With three floors of finished living space, this home has plenty of size to meet all of your needs. With 5 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, multiple dens/offices and 3 full baths on the second and third floors, this allows for multiple uses such as an amazing work from home space, mother/daughter living quarters or nanny suite. Exterior features wrap-a-round front porch, blue stone paths, mature landscaping and 3-car detached garage with 8' overhead doors. All of the hard maintenance has been done, nothing to do but move in! Additional amenities include a new roof, radiant floors throughout the kitchen and baths, 400 amp electric, whole house generator and full dry-loc basement. Municipal water, sewer and natural gas. Excellent location, minutes to Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie Train Station, Route 9, Walkway over the Hudson, culinary grade restaurants, shopping and downtown! Come see all that the Hudson Valley has to offer and schedule your private showing today! Additional Information: Amenities:Guest Quarters,Storage,HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,ParkingFeatures:3 Car Detached,

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Oil, Radiant
StatusActive
Size6,637 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.29 Acres
Year built1859
ParkingDetached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street
MLS #H6330690
Garage3 spaces

Summary

  • MLS Number: H6330690
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty Partner
  • Office Phone: (845) 224-5792

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Property sales

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2020$425,400$4,840
2019$409,000$13,443
2018$401,000$13,606
2017$397,000$12,925

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Gov George Clinton School

Public District 1-5

0.2 mi

100 Montgomery St

4

Morse Young Magnet School

Public Magnet KG-6

0.7 mi

101 Mansion St

5

Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology

Public Magnet 1-5

0.9 mi

283 Mansion St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $28,433. The most common annual income of people living in Poughkeepsie, NY is less than $<35k. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

64%
<35k
32%
35k-100k
4%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

54%
Single, No Kids
23%
Single, with Kids
11%
Married, No Kids
12%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

19%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
29%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • SoccerSoccer
  • Horse RacesHorse Races

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Forever 21Forever 21
  • Stein MartStein Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • PopeyesPopeyes
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • DodgeDodge
  • MazdaMazda
  • BuickBuick

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • Rhythmic Contemporary HitsRhythmic Contemporary Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 117 Academy St

This home is located at 117 Academy St in Poughkeepsie, NY and zip code 12601. This 6,637 square foot home, which was built in 1859, sits on a 0.29 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 15, 2024 and is currently priced at $735,000.

In December 2024 more than 16 listings in Poughkeepsie, NY were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 9 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 34 were sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Poughkeepsie, NY between November and December 2024 decreased by 13.3%. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $380,714, while the average time on the real estate market was 68 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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