Brownstoner Upstate: Strictly Bargains

Delaware County up in the Catskill Mountains is always a great place to look for a bargain. As we’ve said, your buck will go far there. The village of Andes, located about 15 minutes southeast of Delhi, is a charming town with a lot of great old buildings, like this Colonial. The listing says the deed puts its construction date in 1830 but is believed to have been built in the 18th century. Bright, cheerful interior, plus an old barn on the property’s quarter-acre lot size walking distance to Andes businesses. Taxes are low. Beds: 4. Baths: 2. Square Feet: 1,971. Lot Size: .25 acres. Est. Taxes: $2,003. Distance from Brooklyn: 3 hours.

144 Main Street, Andes (Keller Williams) GMAP

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And from Andes in Delaware County, we head south east to Saugerties in Ulster County, where we discovered this 2 bed/1.5 bath cottage. It’s less than 1,000 square feet and sits on a third of an acre, large enough for a garden and a spot to sit and enjoy a meal al fresco. Walking distance to restaurants, schools, and the Esopus Creek. We love the cheerful, funky vibe of the interior, and the taxes are not bad considering they tend to be high in Saugerties village. Plans for an additional artist studio come with the cottage. Beds: 2. Bath: 1.5. Square Feet: 925. Lot Size: .30 acres. Est. Taxes: $2,938. Distance from Brooklyn: 2 hours, 6 minutes.

19 Clermont Street, Saugerties (Steve Hubbard Real Estate) GMAP

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The midcentury modern red wood stove is the focal point of this 540 square foot cottage on over an acre in Margaretville, Delaware County, and it would make a great jumping-off point and inspiration for a retro renovation. Includes a big wrap-around deck for communing with nature. Sometimes, these five-figure properties are cash-only deals. Something to keep in mind before you start constructing the elaborate fantasy of spending the summer in a secluded woodland cottage. Beds: 2. Baths: 1. Square Feet: 540. Lot Size: 1.2 acres. Est. Taxes: $1,566. Distance from Brooklyn: 2 hours, 54 minutes.

89 Mittler Way, Margaretville (Frank Lumia) GMAP

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Here’s the big fixer-upper of the week. It’s a solid brick Federal townhouse in the village of Catskill, Greene County, and it needs all kinds of a complete renovation. Do you see the potential? We sure can. Catskill is an up-and-coming destination in the Hudson Valley with galleries and retail shops popping up along Main Street. Now is a good time to get in on the bargains in town. Situated along a residential street populated with other great properties on the other side of Catskill Creek from the village. If you drop in for a visit, make sure you stop at the Catamont Museum. It’s a cool local curiosity. Beds: 3. Baths: 1. Square Feet: 1,276. Lot Size: .15 acres. Est. Taxes: $1,123. Distance from Brooklyn: 2 hours, 18 minutes.

66 Division Street, Catskill (Heart Land Realty) GMAP

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