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253 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY 12498 (MLS# 20252012)


$1,612,500
253 Upper Byrdcliffe Road
Woodstock, NY 12498
MLS# 20252012
Status: Closed
3 beds  |  4 baths  |  3072 sqft


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Property Description
Historic Byrdcliffe Estate on One of Woodstock's Most Beloved Roads. Step into a piece of Woodstock's storied past with this enchanting 1910 Arts & Crafts masterpiece, gracefully situated on nearly six bucolic acres along one of the town's most picturesque and sought-after roads. Originally owned by Jane BYRD Whitehead and Ralph RadCLIFFE Whitehead, two of the visionary founders of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, this property carries not only their legacy but is also nestled along the road named after them and that reflects their artistic spirit. Crafted with timeless materials, the home features original chestnut woodwork and beams, oak floors, and multi-paned windows adorned with wrought iron hardware, preserving the authenticity and charm of the early 20th century. Main Level Highlights include the spacious first-floor en-suite bedroom, Inviting living room with fireplace and woodstove insert leading to the peaceful screened porch. Formal dining room ideal for entertaining adjacent to the bright, thoughtfully designed kitchen flowing into a cozy beamed breakfast room. Watch your favorite films in the media room and enjoy your remote work experience in the dedicated office. Finally, the awe-inspiring north-light creator's studio with soaring 12-foot ceilings to utilize as your personal escape. Retreat upstairs to the primary en-suite bedroom with private balcony overlooking the serene lawns. Also on this level is the versatile guest bedroom/gym with private bath and the tranquil vaulted third bedroom, a true sanctuary of peace. Exterior highlights feature the detached garage and two-car carport, multi-level deck and bluestone patio, outdoor shower, sweeping private lawn and elegant heated 60' gunite pool with lap lane andspa, ideal for summer relaxation. Located in the heart of the Byrdcliffe historic district, this home is not just a residence, it's an artistic legacy. Rarely does a property of such provenance, privacy, and character become available in this cherished enclave of Woodstock. To learn more about the history of Byrdcliffe, paste this link into your browser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byrdcliffe_Colony?utm

Details
Contract Information
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Diane Katz
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $1,612,500
Original List Price: 1795000
Sold Price: $1,612,500
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2025-06-06
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 253 Upper Byrdcliffe Road, Woodstock, NY
Township: Woodstock
Elementary School: Woodstock K-3
General Tax: 7335
School Tax: 9998
Tax Annual Amount: 17333
Assessors Full Market Value: 1311828
Tax Assessed Value: 610000
Tax Legal Description: See SBL
Parcel Number: 89.100
Tax Lot: 89.100
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: R3
Directions: From village center, north on Rock City Road to left on Glasco. Right on Upper Byrdcliffe to property on left.
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 11
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 3072
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 5.82
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 1
Flood Plain YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: No
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
Wood Stove YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 551.76
Sold Price/SqFt: 524.9
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 3072
Year Built: 1910
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Historic Byrdcliffe Estate on One of Woodstock's Most Beloved Roads. Step into a piece of Woodstock's storied past with this enchanting 1910 Arts & Crafts masterpiece, gracefully situated on nearly six bucolic acres along one of the town's most picturesque and sought-after roads. Originally owned by Jane BYRD Whitehead and Ralph RadCLIFFE Whitehead, two of the visionary founders of the Byrdcliffe Arts Colony, this property carries not only their legacy but is also nestled along the road named after them and that reflects their artistic spirit. Crafted with timeless materials, the home features original chestnut woodwork and beams, oak floors, and multi-paned windows adorned with wrought iron hardware, preserving the authenticity and charm of the early 20th century. Main Level Highlights include the spacious first-floor en-suite bedroom, Inviting living room with fireplace and woodstove insert leading to the peaceful screened porch. Formal dining room ideal for entertaining adjacent to the bright, thoughtfully designed kitchen flowing into a cozy beamed breakfast room. Watch your favorite films in the media room and enjoy your remote work experience in the dedicated office. Finally, the awe-inspiring north-light creator's studio with soaring 12-foot ceilings to utilize as your personal escape. Retreat upstairs to the primary en-suite bedroom with private balcony overlooking the serene lawns. Also on this level is the versatile guest bedroom/gym with private bath and the tranquil vaulted third bedroom, a true sanctuary of peace. Exterior highlights feature the detached garage and two-car carport, multi-level deck and bluestone patio, outdoor shower, sweeping private lawn and elegant heated 60' gunite pool with lap lane andspa, ideal for summer relaxation. Located in the heart of the Byrdcliffe historic district, this home is not just a residence, it's an artistic legacy. Rarely does a property of such provenance, privacy, and character become available in this cherished enclave of Woodstock. To learn more about the history of Byrdcliffe, paste this link into your browser: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Byrdcliffe_Colony?utm
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-12-08
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-12-08T15:47:05Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-07-23T14:39:28Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2025-09-11
Close Date: 2025-12-08
Close Price: 1612500
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Electric Range: 1
Free-Standing Refrigerator: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Arts & Crafts: 1
Attic Features
Scuttle Attic: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 7258
Page: 241
Section: 27.1
Construction Materials
HardiPlank Type: 1
Lap Siding: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Wall Unit(s): 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Private Yard: 1
Fireplace Features
Insert: 1
Living Room: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Hardwood: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Fireplace Insert: 1
Hot Water: 1
Propane: 1
Interior Features
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Gentle Sloping: 1
Landscaped: 1
Private: 1
Other Structures
Garage(s): 1
Parking Features
Asphalt: 1
Detached Carport: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Patio: 1
Screened: 1
Side Porch: 1
Plumbing
Mixed: 1
Pool Features
Fenced: 1
Gunite: 1
Heated: 1
Lap: 1
Pool/Spa Combo: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Well: 1
Window Features
Casement Window(s): 1
Showing Requirements
24 Hour Notice: 1
Appointment Only: 1
Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Showing Advance Notice: 24
Showing Instructions: Schedule through Showingtime.
Room Types
Bathroom: 1
Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Gym: 1
Gym Level: Second
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Media Room: 1
Media Room Level: First
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Other Room: 1
Other Room Level: First
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 253
Street Name: Upper Byrdcliffe
Street Suffix: Road
County: Ulster
State: NY
Zip Code: 12498
Town (Taxable): Woodstock
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Free-Standing Refrigerator; Gas Water Heater; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Arts & Crafts
Attic Features: Scuttle Attic
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type; Lap Siding; Wood Siding
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features: Balcony; Private Yard
Fireplace Features: Insert; Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood
Foundation Details: Stone
Heating: Baseboard; Fireplace Insert; Hot Water; Propane
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Built-in Features; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Natural Woodwork
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Back Yard; Gentle Sloping; Landscaped; Private
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parking Features: Asphalt; Detached Carport
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Screened; Side Porch
Plumbing: Mixed
Pool Features: Fenced; Gunite; Heated; Lap; Pool/Spa Combo
Possession: Negotiable
Roof: Shingle
Water Source: Private; Well
Window Features: Casement Window(s)
Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; Listing Agent Must Accompany
Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Gym; Kitchen; Living Room; Media Room; Office; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room
Room Information
Room Name Level Remarks
Primary BathroomSecond
Primary BedroomSecond
BathroomFirst
BathroomSecond
BedroomFirst
BedroomSecond
Dining RoomFirst
KitchenFirst
OfficeFirst
Media RoomFirst
Other RoomFirstNorth light studio
Living RoomFirst
BedroomSecond
GymSecond
Other RoomFirstBreakfast room opens to deck.
BathroomFirsthalf bath

Listing Courtesy of Compass Greater New York, LLC
Listing Agent: John Kralik

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.