Upstate New York

Here’s a cute farmhouse close to Kingston, N.Y., that’s for sale for $360,000. Some of the renovation choices miss the mark but otherwise nice land and bones.
552 Lucas Avenue Extension, Kingston, N.Y. [Win Morrison Realty] GMAP

Fridays at 11, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of properties within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City.

23 Tuthill Avenue, Ellenville: $219,000

The village of Ellenville, located in the Ulster County town of Wawarsing, is one of our favorite places to eyeball fairly inexpensive houses. Some may consider Ellenville to be too far into the boonies for their taste, since the village is along the Shawangunk Ridge and over 40 minutes from the city of Kingston, but we think its natural environment makes it all the more attractive. Besides, the village itself has some good things to recommend it: Ellenville is home to the Shadowland Theatre, as well as one of our favorite restaurants in upstate New York, Aroma Thyme Bistro. Ellenville is also one of those places where it’s easy to find some good-looking options for around $200,000 or less. Here’s a few we picked from the Brownstoner listings.

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It’s a bit of a stretch to call the Palisades “upstate” but that doesn’t mean it can’t be in our Upstate Listings. The 4,500-square-foot house sits on 2.6 acres and is less than half an hour from the city. Not sure about the artisanal dining opportunities though. Check out the listing here. If Columbia County is more up your alley, check out those listings here.

Fridays at 11, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of properties within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City.

53 Haver Road, Olivebridge: $475,000

The Ulster County hamlet of Olivebridge is located to the south of the Ashokan Reservoir. If you visit, you won’t find a walkable little town filled with cafes and specialty boutiques. What you will find, however, is incredible beauty and quietude. You will find residents who love the close communion with nature and don’t need something happening every night of the week to feel fulfilled. You will find places to ride your bike along the Reservoir, and you will find the Ashokan Center, one of the best educational centers around if you’re looking to experience the Catskill State Park in a hands-on, interactive way. You will find farmland, streams, mountains and wildlife. You will also find some stellar properties, including the three farmhouses we’re looking at this week.

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Fridays at 11, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of properties within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City.

The design sticklers would have a field day with us if we called these homes “Mid-Century Moderns,” because technically, they are not. Some have called them Three-Quarter-Century Moderns, but others poo-poo the term as fakery. We could just call them “Contemporary,” but that encompasses too many design aspects to adequately describe what we’re seeing. So, we decided to make up our own term for the late 1960s-to-1970s-era homes that maintain many of the characteristics of mid-mods: The wide-open spaciousness, enough huge windows to make the resident bird population weep, giant fireplaces, stone tiling, and sleek lines. We’re calling them Retro-Mods, and we adore them. Prepare to have your eyeballs delighted by a few we found around the counties of Dutchess and Putnam.

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Fridays at 11, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of properties within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City.

The Shawangunk Ridge is a hard, stony spine that reaches across Orange, Sullivan and Ulster counties. It’s particularly dramatic in Ulster County, where the Minnewaska Preserve shows off the Ridge’s craggy, most rough-hewn side. Species accustomed to both northern and southern environments manage to coexist on the Ridge, making it a unique spot to explore the biodiversity of the Hudson Valley and Catskills. We suggest checking out the Ice Caves at Sam’s Point in Ellenville, or hiking around Lake Minnewaska at Minnewaska State Park (make sure you check their website before you go to see which trails are closed) near Kerhonkson. For this week, we’re looking at properties around the Ridge, some closer to civilization than others. (more…)

Fridays at 11, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of properties within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City.

We’ve mentioned before how enamored we are with the prospect of living in a house with a history. With possessions becoming increasingly more disposable, we find romance in the idea of a house that has withstood time’s unsympathetic passing, a place that remains in spite of weather, wars, turmoil, and a variety of owners (or, in some cases, generation after generation of the same family). With history in mind, here are our offerings this week. Some are designated historical sites, others are just venerable and lovely. (more…)

Fridays at 11 am, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of real estate listings within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City. 

Phoenicia is blowing up, as the kids like to say. We’ve always known that Phoenicia, located in northern Ulster County and west of the Hudson, is a great little hamlet, but now, it seems to be popping up on everyone’s radar, thanks to places like the newly revamped Phoenicia Diner and the Graham & Co. Motel. Of course, those places wouldn’t exist if Town Tinker tube rentals (the best way to experience the Esopus Creek is by tube) and the Phoenicia Mystery Spot weren’t already there, drawing in visitors from everywhere to experience the fun, character and beauty of the Catskills. Bonus: There’s a Trailways Bus Station right on Main Street. We also enjoy the cut of Phoenicia’s jib when it comes to houses on the market, with a small but diverse number of properties listed for fairly affordable prices. Phoenicia is located about two hours and 23 minutes from Brooklyn. (more…)

Fridays at 11am, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of real estate listings within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City. 

Fridays at 11am, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of real estate listings within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City. 

As warm weather approaches (it is approaching, right?), we enjoy fantasizing about a house near the lake, a place where we can sip our coffee on the deck and watch the sunrise, and then take a nice cool dip when the heat becomes unbearable. There are lots of lakes all around upstate New York, with surrounding communities where houses range in price from a pretty penny to just a few pennies per square foot. So for all you water signs out there, this post goes out to you. Let’s take the plunge, shall we? (more…)

Fridays at 11am, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of real estate listings within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City. 

As spring begins to finally rear its lovely head, our thoughts turn to places upstate where we can watch the green leaves start to appear on tree-lined streets. The village of Saugerties is a great spot to watch daffodils bloom as you take a walk to grab a burger from the Dutch Ale House, or an iced tea from Inquiring Mind book store after having a browse around the stacks. We rounded up a selection of great properties in or around the village, walking distance to the Saugerties Beach (one of the area’s best kept secrets) and village amenities. Fair warning: Property taxes in the village are a little high. But if you can afford them, it’s definitely worth living there. (more…)

Fridays at 11am, Brownstoner Upstate brings you a selection of real estate listings within three hours north, and a little bit east or west, of New York City. 

When it comes to rentals in Ulster County, the selection doesn’t get much better than Woodstock. Every time we browse around town, we almost always find something unique and picturesque, and we frequently find places walking distance to town or near the Trailways Bus stop, making Woodstock a great option for car-free living. And if you are arriving by car, Woodstock is approximately two hours from Brooklyn. Here are three rentals that caught our eye this week: (more…)