242 Main St Street, Germantown, NY 12526 (MLS# 20255325)

Availability Date: 2025-10-27

Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell

Owner Name: Elizabeth Dougher Irv Trust

Occupant Type: Owner

Lease Considered YN: No

Current Price: $1,300,000

Original List Price: 1300000

List Price: $1,300,000

Status: Active

Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-26

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

911 Address: 242 Main Street

Township: Germantown

School District: Germantown Central Schools

General Tax: 4115

School Tax: 6266

Tax Annual Amount: 10381

Assessors Full Market Value: 811780

Tax Assessed Value: 478950

Tax Legal Description: Single Family Residence

Parcel Number: 158.4-3-8

Tax Lot: 3

Tax Block: 8

Tax Exemptions YN: No

Zoning: Mixed Use

Zoning Description: Hamlet Mixed Use

Directions: From 9G proceed through town, house is on left, between Church Ave and Hover Ave.

Bathrooms Half: 2

Above Grade Finished Area: 2636

Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Lot Size Acres: 5.5

New Construction YN: No

Garage YN: Yes

Attached Garage YN: No

Garage Spaces: 1

Sign On Property YN: Yes

Basement YN: Yes

List Price/SqFt: 493.17

Bedrooms Total: 4

Bathrooms Total: 4

Bathrooms Full: 2

Living Area: 2636

Year Built: 1860

Public Remarks: A Germantown Gem on Main Street. Well-preserved historic farmhouse with 5.5 acres in the heart of Germantown's hamlet is looking for its next steward. Once part of a 19th-century farmstead, this rare opportunity combines a c.1860 Victorian farmhouse and barn with period charm, history, and a prime location. An impressive property first occupied by Edmond Rockefeller, both house and barn retain their rich architectural character and comprise a substantial in-town offering of parklike lawn stretching to wooded acreage. With old growth maples and pines contributing to the country feel, this gracious home has perfectly maintained its original architectural details. The front entrance greets you with uniquely carved double doors and a veranda that wraps around and is flanked by classic pillars and detailed scrollwork. A sprawling first floor offers ample rooms and options for a creative, open flow. The spacious kitchen includes a picturesque dining area that looks back on the rolling lawn. A light-filled dining room highlights classic Victorian elements, with a stunning inlaid floor, an arched bay window with stained glass, and opens to the veranda. The upstairs features a gracious floor plan with four large bedrooms, wide board plank floors, and a layout that allows for privacy and the opportunity to create a sitting room, dressing room, or office. Adjacent to the home sits a detached barn that invites restoration with vision and versatility. There has been the improvement of a roomy office space and bathroom. An additional updated area allows for equipment and seasonal storage. Another well-preserved portion of the original hay barn includes a workshop and upper storage area. Zoned for mixed use, there is the opportunity to utilize this property commercially, allowing you to live and work in a location that combines country and convenience. Well situated just steps from the hamlet, you can enjoy living and working with the ease of walking to town—just steps from Otto's Market, specialty shops, Universal Café at The Central House Hotel, and the post office. Ideally located between Amtrak stations in Rhinecliff and Hudson, this Main Street jewel is a rare offering. Many know this area to be an incredible hub for those who enjoy a rural landscape, farm-to-table food, and close access to many offerings in the Hudson Valley. Germantown is a welcoming community with small-town charm where you can live out your country dream.

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-10-27

Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-27T20:23:10Z

Major Change Type: New Listing

Dishwasher: 1

Dryer: 1

Free-Standing Gas Range: 1

Microwave: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Trash Compactor: 1

Washer: 1

Victorian: 1

Floored: 1

Stand Up: 1

Concrete: 1

Liber/Book: 1012

Page: 468

Section: 0

Frame: 1

200+ Amp Service: 1

Carpet: 1

Hardwood: 1

Linoleum: 1

Parquet: 1

Wood: 1

Combination: 1

Oil: 1

Steam: 1

Upper Level: 1

Back Yard: 1

Many Trees: 1

Meadow: 1

Barn(s): 1

Garage(s): 1

Driveway: 1

Workshop in Garage: 1

Front Porch: 1

Side Porch: 1

Wrap Around: 1

Close Of Escrow: 1

Asphalt: 1

Shingle: 1

Public Sewer: 1

Well: 1

Survey: 1

24 Hour Notice: 1

Appointment Only: 1

Showing Attended YN: Yes

Showing Instructions: Show by appointment only. Call listing agent Rachel Levine 646-709-6353

Bathroom: 1

Bathroom Level: Second

Bedroom: 1

Den: 1

Den Level: Main

Dining Room: 1

Dining Room Level: Main

Kitchen: 1

Kitchen Level: Main

Laundry: 1

Laundry Level: Second

Living Room: 1

Living Room Level: Main

Office: 1

Office Level: First

Street Number: 242

Street Name: Main St

Street Suffix: Street

County: Columbia

State: NY

Zip Code: 12526

Town (Taxable): Germantown