Get ready to fall in love with this charming New England style farmhouse in a most desirable location. Beautifully arranged with plenty of room for entertainment and relaxation this is a real treat. Well-appointed interior with wood floors and warm original details offers space for everyone to spread out and enjoy. The large eat-in kitchen boasts an island and granite counters with cabinets galore and upscale appliances. French doors open to formal living room with gas fireplace, and the cozy formal dining room is just around the corner. Sitting room/ den leads to the glorious sunroom which overlooks the peaceful meadow view. Upstairs offers three bedrooms and full bath with soaking tub and lots of storage space. Lower level is occupied by the finished flex room, full bath, laundry room plus a one car garage and utility room. Spacious yards in front and rear offer expansive areas for gardening, pets and play. The oversized detached 2-car garage is a huge plus and is heated. This is a terrific set up for all sorts of workshops and a hobbyist's dream come true. Generac whole house generator completes the package. Active farm across the street and Bethel Woods just down the road makes this an ideal location for year-round living or getaway country retreat.
Active
$489,900
237 Best Road, Bethel, NY 12783
3beds
2,992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.6 Acres Lot
$458,600 Zestimate®
$164/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Finished flex roomLots of storage spaceCozy formal dining roomIsland and granite countersLarge eat-in kitchen
- 131 days |
- 678 |
- 31 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: December 02, 2025 at 09:06am
Listing by:
Malek Properties, Inc. 845-583-6333,
Carol Malek 845-798-2300
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20255861
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Lower Level
Features
- 3 Seasons Room, Ceiling Fan(s), Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Granite Counters, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Recessed Lighting, Recreation Room, Soaking Tub, Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access,Walk-Up Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,992
- Total interior livable area: 2,992 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,592
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Oversized, Paver Block, Paved, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Storage
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Meadow
Lot
- Size: 1.6 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Few Trees, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 16.111.2
- Zoning: AG
- Zoning description: Agricultural District
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Asphalt, Frame
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Swan Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $164/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $134,000
- Annual tax amount: $7,094
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$458,600
$436,000 - $482,000
$2,949/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,900+860.6%$164/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #938403 Report a problem | ||
| 12/24/1997 | Sold | $51,000$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2019 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2017 | $6,124 | $134,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $134,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $134,000 +18.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $113,400 |
| 2000 | -- | $113,400 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12783
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Kenneth L Rutherford SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 10.1 mi
- 3/10Robert J Kaiser Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.1 mi
- 3/10Monticello High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10 mi
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