Prime Forestburgh Estate on 8 Acres – Luxury Living & Business Opportunity
A rare investment and lifestyle opportunity! This expansive 8-acre gated estate in Forestburgh offers exceptional versatility—perfect as a private residence, wedding venue, wellness retreat, or boutique hospitality venture.
The impressive 6,000 sq ft A-frame main house features two stone fireplaces, a wood-burning stove, hardwood and terra cotta floors, and a chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, Viking commercial stove, stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and two custom bars—ideal for entertaining. The ground-floor primary suite includes a jacuzzi tub, while a second bath features a four-person sauna. Upstairs, two private wings offer five additional bedrooms and five full bathrooms—ideal for large families, guests, or retreat lodging.
Connected to the main house is a 6,000 sq ft fully plumbed pool house with two apartments, a bar, vaulted ceilings, and expansive recreation areas. The in-ground pool and jacuzzi are already installed—just add your preferred liner or custom tile finish. Several ground-floor rooms can easily be converted into treatment rooms, offices, or additional suites—perfect for a spa or creative retreat center.
The property also includes multiple patios and terraces, a stone-walled garden with peach trees, a chicken coop, storage sheds, and a separate gazebo with a full kitchen and dining area. A woodworking shop—ideal for a yoga or art studio—and a garage add even more functionality and potential.
Property Possibilities Include:
Wedding & event venue
Spa, yoga, or holistic retreat
Artist/writer residency or creative retreat
Boutique camp or glamping resort
Luxury short-term rental or family compound
Subdivision potential (2-acre zoning)
Located just 2 hours from NYC and minutes from Bethel Woods Center for the Arts and the Swinging Bridge Reservoir (boating, fishing, hiking), this estate offers a rare blend of natural beauty, privacy, and development potential—a one-of-a-kind opportunity to live, host, or build a thriving business in the heart of the Catskills.
Pending
$899,000
231 North Road, Forestburgh, NY 12777
9beds
12,000sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
8 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$75/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Viking commercial stoveChicken coopFully plumbed pool houseIn-ground pool and jacuzziMultiple patios and terracesJacuzzi tubFour-person sauna
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: September 12, 2025 at 12:08am
Listing by:
Irene Nickolai 845-898-0288,
Irene Nickolai 646-683-4638
Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: 895827
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Heating
- Steam
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Features
- First Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Finished,Full
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 12,000
- Total interior livable area: 12,000 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has spa: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Gazebo
- Parcel number: 300003300001003002
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Condition
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Forestburgh
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $75/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,211,000
- Annual tax amount: $36,396
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 201 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$75/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+0.4%$75/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Listing removed | $895,000$75/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Price change | $895,000-10.1%$75/sqft |
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| 6/10/2025 | Price change | $995,000-5.2%$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $1,211,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $1,211,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $1,211,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 12777
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Kenneth L Rutherford SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 7.1 mi
- 2/10Robert J Kaiser Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 3/10Monticello High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Emma C Chase School
- High: Sullivan West High School At Lake Huntington
Source: OneKey® MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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