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    $449,500

    489 Forest Road, Wallkill, NY 12589

    3beds
    1,292sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1953
    1.5 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $348/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    There's something inherently honest about a home that arrived in pieces on a train car 70 years ago. This 1950s Sears & Roebuck house has been thoughtfully reimagined to honor its roots while embracing a clean, modern vibe. A full renovation in 2021 stripped away the dated layers and rebuilt the home into something that feels both intentional and enduring--inside and out, completely finished. From the moment you step inside, the feeling is immediate: familiar, settled, and easy. Vaulted ceilings lift the main living spaces, while original hardwood floors bring warmth and continuity. A fireplace anchors the living area, and the enclosed four-season porch extends the home in a way that feels natural, not added on. Every space flows with purpose, creating a layout that lives effortlessly. Set on 1.5 acres, the property opens up in all the right ways. The fenced backyard reads like a private park--mature trees overhead, a deck ready for grilling, and a fire pit area that invites gathering year-round. The detached two-car garage includes workshop space, and a charming outbuilding offers flexibility as a playhouse or garden shed. Behind the scenes, everything has been addressed--roof, windows, and efficient heat pump split systems mean comfort without compromise. The full basement is clean, dry, and well-organized, with laundry and updated mechanicals. This is what turnkey is supposed to feel like: a home with history, brought fully forward, where nothing is left undone.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 07, 2026 at 12:15am

    Listing by:

    Compass Greater New York, LLC 845-334-0227,

    Jamie Corts 845-240-3631

    Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20261263MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump
      Cooling
      • Ductless
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Softener Owned, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
      Features
      • High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Open Floorplan
      • Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
      • Basement: Full,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,292
      • Total interior livable area: 1,292 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,292
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway
      • Garage spaces: 2
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Lot
      • Size: 1.5 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4200107.0010002007.0010000
      • Zoning: AG1.5

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1953

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Wallkill

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $348/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $199,500
      • Annual tax amount: $8,036
      • Date on market: 4/7/2026
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,365/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        4/7/2026Price change$589,000+31%$456/sqft
        Source: HVCRMLS #20261264 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Price change$449,500-23.7%$348/sqft
        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #976834 Report a problem
        4/7/2026Listed for sale$589,000+272.8%$456/sqft
        Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #976825 Report a problem
        12/17/2003Sold$158,000$122/sqft
        Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2023-- $199,500
        2022-- $199,500
        2021-- $199,500
        2020-- $199,500
        2019-- $199,500
        2018-- $199,500
        2017$1,910 $199,500
        2016-- $199,500
        2015-- $199,500
        2014-- $199,500 -4%
        2013-- $207,900
        2011-- $207,900
        2010-- $207,900
        2009-- $207,900
        2008-- $207,900
        2007-- $207,900
        2006-- $207,900
        2005-- $207,900 +56.9%
        2004-- $132,500
        2003-- $132,500
        2002-- $132,500 +10.4%
        2001-- $120,000
        2000-- $120,000

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        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment
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        HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
        Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 12589

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        21 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Leptondale K-6

        Source: HVCRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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