5 Picture-Perfect Victorians in Historic Hudson Valley Towns for Under $400K
Maybe you’re crushing on the idea of an adorable vacation getaway but you’re on a budget and don’t want a fixer. We’ve rounded up five sprawling Victorians bursting with details and charm that appear to be in move-in condition, most with updated kitchens and baths.
Maybe you’re crushing on the idea of an adorable vacation getaway but you’re on a budget and don’t want a fixer. We’ve rounded up five sprawling Victorians bursting with details and charm that appear to be in move-in condition, most with updated kitchens and baths.
All are in historic Hudson Valley towns, including Newburgh, Kinderhook, Coxsackie, Ghent and Kingston. Two of the properties have views of the Hudson.
They start at $171,000 and top out at $399,000. All should appeal to the prospective homeowner who wants to vacation, not swing a hammer.
Which would you choose?
This stunning Queen Anne Victorian was originally built for a railroad magnate and sits in Newburgh’s beautiful historic district. With six bedrooms and six bathrooms spread across four stories set on a bluff overlooking the Hudson, this 19th-century jewel is breathtaking, from its wood floors to its crown moldings. Its screened-in sleeping porch is ideal for taking in the cool Hudson breeze.
158 Montgomery Street
Price: $399,000
Area: Newburgh, N.Y.
Broker: Apple2orange Realty (Christopher Hanson)
Distance from Brooklyn: 1.5 hours
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This 1800s village home is charming, with plenty of outdoor space including a front porch, rear deck and spacious landscaped backyard. The listing says the house underwent a two-floor expansion, which included opening the kitchen to the dining room and the addition of a master bedroom. There are also two large parlors, hardwood floors, and various modern additions. It has views overlooking the grounds of the historic Vanderpoel House.
23 Albany Avenue
Price: $295,000
Area: Kinderhook, N.Y.
Broker: Anderson Agency (Jo Anna Giltner)
Distance from Brooklyn: Three hours
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This enormous light-filled Second Empire Italianate Victorian sports a screened-in extension, formal dining room, four bedrooms and two baths. There are large windows throughout as well as etched glass pocket doors and abundant marble fireplaces.
95 Mansion Street
Price: $225,900
Area: Coxsackie, N.Y.
Broker: Heart Land Realty (Diane Fausel)
Distance from Brooklyn: 3.5 hours
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This village Italianate features a detached three-car garage and three bedrooms for $171,000. With a wraparound porch, bay window and deep eaves, it has more of a country vibe than some of the more tony homes on this list. While it doesn’t appear to have been recently updated, it does look to be in move-in condition, going by the photos.
2268 Route 66
Price: $171,000
Area: Ghent, N.Y.
Broker: Old Ghent Realty (Carl Schools)
Distance from Brooklyn: Three hours
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This 3,000-square-foot three-bed, three-bath house, which has been completely remodeled, includes an office, laundry room and side porch. The house’s main chimney and firebox, located between the kitchen and living room, were uncovered during the remodeling process. The home’s kitchen and bathrooms have been modernized, but it still retains a paneled staircase, door and window casings and other original details.
266 Washington Avenue
Price: $325,000
Area: Kingston, N.Y.
Broker: Keller Williams Hudson Valley United (Rita Manzione)
Distance from Brooklyn: 2.5 hours
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