$10,000

closing credit¹

2653 State Route 55 Bethel, NY 12720

$875,000
3 beds
3 full
3,365 sqft
25.2 acres
$260 / sqft
House

Property details

About 2653 State Route 55

Introducing Walking Valley Farms! This one’s for all of those whose Upstate dreams center on horses and open pastures. The beautiful three bedroom home shares its 25+ acres with an 12 stall horse barn (with 800 square foot home gym on the second level), four fenced paddocks, a plethora of outbuildings and an arena waiting to be brought back to life. Entering this gated property, you’ll turn first into the driveway to the main house. A charming rocking chair front porch beckons you to the main entrance. Through the front door, you’ll enter the incredibly spacious and sunny living room, with ample room to relax and entertain. Just to your left will a be a guideway to the cozy dining area and then onto the large L-shaped kitchen, complete with ample cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Appliances include range and hood, refrigerator, microwave drawer and beverage fridge. Radiating off this space are a large mudroom, convenient home office, full bath with washer/dryer, and an incredibly cozy and charming sunroom. Up the the open modern staircase, you’ll find a large landing that currently houses a comfortable home library and reading nook. To one side, you’ll find the generous primary bedroom suite, with sweeping views of the back fields and neighboring wetlands. The luxurious bath includes walk-in shower, jetted soaking tub and Carrera marble dual vanities. Finishing off this space are his-and-hers walk-in closets. On the other side of the house are two are two spacious and sunny additional bedroom and a third full bath.The walk-out basement is currently unfinished, but does have insulation and two fuel sources (propane and pellet), so if you ever needed more space, there’s room to expand. A spacious wraparound deck completes the main house. Outside, the first of many outbuildings is an office/man-cave with heat and insulation that is able to be used year-round. The roof of this building also is home to a unique fountain which feeds the 5,000 gallon koi pond. Next is a large shed for storing all your gardening tools. Next up is the 12-stall horse barn, including a complete washing stall and with new roof as of 2023. Upstairs in the loft is a finished space currently housing a complete home gym. The grounds also offer four fenced in paddocks (two with lean-tos), a former arena, pigeon cote, and an additional storage barn. Multiple sitting and gardening areas are dotted throughout the property and it borders a scenic wetland which supplies the nesting bald eagle pair with plenty of food and you with plenty of views. Situated in Bethel, NY, the current owners enjoy riding their bikes to concerts at Bethel Woods. Lake Superior Park is just a short drive away. Walking Valley Farms is also convenient to the Homestead School and the restaurants and attractions of the lakeside hamlet of Kaneunga Lake. Additional Information: Amenities:Marble Bath,

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Propane
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,365 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size25.22 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingDriveway
MLS #H6320784
ViewWater

Summary

  • MLS Number: H6320784
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Country House Realty Inc
  • Office Phone: (845) 397-2590

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$202,300$9,157
2022$202,300$9,157
2021$202,300$9,157
2020$202,300$9,140

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

2

Kenneth L Rutherford School

Public District 3-5

8.7 mi

26 Patricia Pl

4

Sullivan West Elementary School

Public District PK-6

10.3 mi

33 Schoolhouse Rd

6

George Ross Mackenzie Elementary School

Public District PK-6

11.3 mi

1045 Proctor Rd

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 $55,972. Typical income of Bethel, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

30%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
7%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

41%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
14%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

11%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
46%
35-64 yrs old
24%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • DillardsDillards
  • Bass Pro ShopsBass Pro Shops
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • CadillacCadillac
  • GMCGMC
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
  • New CountryNew Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 2653 State Route 55

This home is located at 2653 State Route 55 in Bethel, NY and zip code 12786. This 3,365 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 25.22 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 6, 2024 and is currently priced at $875,000.

Bethel, NY housing market in December 2024 saw over 1 listings sold above listed price, more than 1 sold at listed price and over 4 sold below. The number of homes for sale in Bethel, NY decreased by 4.3% between November and December 2024. The median list price of listings available in December 2024 was $265,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 100 days.

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

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