2159 Rte 296 Hunter, NY 12442

$5,900,000
3 beds
2 full, 2 partial
555.5 acres
House

Property details

About 2159 Rte 296

Mountain Top Estate !Private Air Strip! 555 acres !Truly one of kind property features a custom built Contempo, with awesome Mtn views. For aircraft enthusiasts, this property has its own registered 2600' private airstrip with 2 Hangers. Parcels of this nature remain in families for generations, and it is a rarity for one of this magnitude to come to market. Seems to be a remote and private part of the planet, yet it is so close and so accessible! This property is but a two hour drive from the city, but also sports its own registered private airstrip, 2600' long, with 2 hangers on the top of the mountain. Graced with a custom built contemporary home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full/2 half baths, with expansive and panoramic views of the Catskills, as well as a stone cottage reminiscent of a Hobbit House. For those seeking the recreational lifestyle, apart from a multiple of trailheads within a short drive, the Schohairie Creek, Stoney Clove, and the Esopus for the trout fisherman, or to ski and ride, Hunter Mountain Ski Resort is a five minute drive, and Windham Ski perhaps 15 minutes. This property is composed of 11 discrete parcels with over 2,000 feet of road frontage, primarily zoned Rural Residential, which allows a large variety of both permitted and special uses that would allow a fabulous palette of options for either the private compound or the commercial endeavour. Experience the best the Catskill Mountains can offer! This is one of the only large acreage listings available, this could be your only chance to buy this much acreage...... Main house measures 2872 sf plus 1000 finished basement Property is presently in Forest tax Program, which can be transferred with property or Seller will pay tax penalties for removing parcels from program. Hanger 1 measures 2304 sf Hanger 2 measures 4200 sf Cottage measures 449 sf

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingExhaust Fan, Baseboard
StatusActive
BasementYes
Lot size555.47 Acres
Year built1980
ParkingAttached
MLS #20220267
Attached garage2 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room, Stone
ViewMountain(s), Panoramic

Summary

  • MLS Number: 20220267
  • MLS Name: UlsterCounty
  • Office Name: Potter Realty
  • Office Phone: (845) 331-0898
  • Listing Agent: Nan Potter, Daniel Hauspurg

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Nearby schools

5

Hunter Elementary School

Public District PK-6

1.3 mi

7794 Main St

6

Phoenicia Elementary School

Public District KG-3

10.0 mi

11 School Ln

5

Cairo-Durham Elementary School

Public District PK-5

13.3 mi

424 Main St

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

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Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $40,318. The most common annual income of people living in Hunter, NY is less than $<35k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have high school diploma education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

46%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

52%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

9%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
21%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Monster TrucksMonster Trucks
  • HuntingHunting

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Jimmy JohnsJimmy Johns
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • GMCGMC
  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • CountryCountry
  • New CountryNew Country
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About 2159 Rte 296

This home is located at 2159 Rte 296 in Hunter, NY and zip code 12442. Features: 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $5,900,000.

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

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