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$950,000

49 N Chestnut St Beacon, NY 12508

4 beds
2 full
1,888 sqft
0.2 acres
$503 / sqft
House

Property details

About 49 N Chestnut St

Incredible Location! This 1900s Colonial-style farmhouse in Beacon offers a truly rare opportunity to own a historic home with extraordinary grounds. Nestled on an almost double, city lot—a rare find so close to Main St—this property provides expansive space perfect for gardening, outdoor activities, or future development. The mature tiered gardens, shade trees, and lush landscaping create a gardener and critter paradise in an oasis of natural beauty that’s hard to find. The farmhouse style offers timeless Colonial architecture, adding to its distinctive charm and historic aesthetic. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious living room with Dining Room and cozy fireplace. A galley style kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, Laundry Room. First level Primary Bedroom with full bath. Office/Playroom/Den. Additional 3 bedrooms and full bath upstairs! This home combines historic character with modern comforts. The large outdoor areas include two yards, a covered patio, a tool shed, and the exciting potential for an ADU, (an accessory independent dwelling above your garage) making it ideal for families, entertaining, or future expansion. All of this, natural beauty—set within a stroll of Beacon’s charming main st, fine dining, entertainment and shopping a few steps away.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingOil
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,888 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingDetached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street
MLS #862505
Garage2 spaces
ViewCity, Mountain(s), Neighborhood

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Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Laminate, Tile
  • Interior: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Entrance Foyer, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • View: City, Mountain(s), Neighborhood
  • Exterior: Courtyard, Garden, Lighting, Gutters, Back Fence, Fence, Front Fence, Fully Fenced, Porch/Covered, Patio, Porch
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse, Traditional, Victorian
  • Heating: Oil
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $950,000
  • Price/SqFt: $503
  • Annual Tax Amount: $7,261
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Lot: Back Yard, City Lot, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near Public Transit, See Remarks
  • Directions: Take Main st onto N. Chestnut st, home is 2 blocks on right
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Living Area: 1,888 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
  • MLS Number: 862505
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Town & Country
  • Office Phone: (845) 765-6128

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Jan 12, 2018
Home Sold
$270,000
Mar 23, 2010
Home Sold
$193,200
Dec 24, 2008
Home Sold
$260,575

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$458,000$7,261
2022$416,400$7,261
2021$359,000$8,377
2020$270,000$8,377
2019$270,000$7,261
2018$244,500$6,824
2017$239,700$5,475

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

South Avenue School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

60 South Ave

6

J V Forrestal Elementary School

Public District PK-5

0.6 mi

125 Liberty St

4

Sargent School

Public District PK-5

0.8 mi

29 Education Dr

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 $31,373. The majority of Beacon, NY residents have income less than $<35k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

55%
<35k
33%
35k-100k
12%
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?

66%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
14%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Continuing Education CoursesContinuing Education Courses
  • Major League Soccer (MLS)Major League Soccer (MLS)
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Banana RepublicBanana Republic
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • QdobaQdoba
  • SonicSonic
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken

What do the neighbors drive?

  • VolkswagenVolkswagen
  • InfinitiInfiniti
  • CadillacCadillac

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 49 N Chestnut St

The listing price of 49 N Chestnut St property is $950,000.

The property 49 N Chestnut St is a house located in Beacon, New York, 12508.

Active Listing: 49 N Chestnut St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 49 N Chestnut St are: South Avenue School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), J V Forrestal Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Sargent School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Rombout Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), South Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Heritage Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Beacon High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newburgh Free Academy (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Haldane High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $7,261 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on January 12, 2018 for $270,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 49 N Chestnut St has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 49 N Chestnut St is 1,888 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 49 N Chestnut St is 1900.

This home is located at 49 N Chestnut St in Beacon, NY and zip code 12508. This 1,888 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 14, 2025 and is currently priced at $950,000.

Over 10 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Beacon, NY. In the same period over 4 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Beacon, NY decreased by 1.2% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 40 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $540,000 during the same period.

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

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