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356 Dillenbeck Road, Little Falls, NY 13365 (MLS# 20254006)


$549,900
356 Dillenbeck Road
Little Falls, NY 13365
MLS# 20254006
Status: Pending
5 beds  |  3 baths  |  2842 sqft


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Property Description
Step into a rare Italianate estate — the Dillenbeck House — built in 1850 and preserved with care for over 170 years. Nestled in the heart of the Mohawk Valley near Indian Castle, NY, not far from historic Little Falls/ Erie Canal destination, and the gateway to the Adirondacks — this 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on nearly 3 acres and combines timeless architectural detail with thoughtful modern upgrades. Opportunities like this rarely come to market in Upstate New York. From its distinctive bracketed corbels to the soaring tower and original woodwork, this home is a showcase of 19th-century craftsmanship. A grand spiral staircase anchors the interior, while large windows flood the nearly 2,900 square feet of living space with natural light. Two fireplaces, original moldings, and gracious entertaining rooms set the stage for both intimate family living and formal gatherings. Recent upgrades ensure modern comfort: nearly all windows replaced with energy-efficient designs, an updated 200-amp electrical service with underground lines, new insulation throughout, and full plumbing for central air with ductwork already in place. The kitchen remains the heart of the home, ready for both everyday meals and large-scale entertaining. Outside, a vintage barn has been carefully preserved and enhanced, providing flexible space for storage, hobbies, or future conversion. With 8 garage bays, the property accommodates vehicles, equipment, or a collector's pursuits. The land itself is exceptional — room to farm or homestead — all surrounded by over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land that was once part of the original farm, offering privacy, natural beauty, and an unspoiled backdrop. Already registered as a Bed & Breakfast, this estate also offers income potential for those seeking a live-and-work lifestyle. Perfectly located within reach of Cooperstown, the Mohawk Valley, and just a short drive to the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, this home positions you between Upstate charm and New York City access. Whether envisioned as a private estate, a weekend retreat, or an income-producing property, the Dillenbeck House offers a rare blend of history, function, and opportunity.

Details
Documents
Contract Information
Availability Date: 2025-08-28
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Payack
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $549,900
Original List Price: 599990
List Price: $549,900
Status: Pending
Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-27
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 356 Dillenbeck Rd, Little Falls, NY 1336
Township: Other
School District: Little Falls
General Tax: 1428
School Tax: 2596
Tax Annual Amount: 4025
Assessors Full Market Value: 101800
Tax Assessed Value: 11400
Tax Legal Description: Single fam res
Parcel Number: 212200
Tax Lot: 34.600
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: Yes
Zoning: 07 mixed
Directions: Take 5S to Bellinger Rd. Turn south. Continue to Dillenbeck Rd and make a right. Home is on the left.
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2842
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 2.98
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 8
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 2
List Price/SqFt: 193.49
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 2842
Year Built: 1850
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Step into a rare Italianate estate — the Dillenbeck House — built in 1850 and preserved with care for over 170 years. Nestled in the heart of the Mohawk Valley near Indian Castle, NY, not far from historic Little Falls/ Erie Canal destination, and the gateway to the Adirondacks — this 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence sits on nearly 3 acres and combines timeless architectural detail with thoughtful modern upgrades. Opportunities like this rarely come to market in Upstate New York. From its distinctive bracketed corbels to the soaring tower and original woodwork, this home is a showcase of 19th-century craftsmanship. A grand spiral staircase anchors the interior, while large windows flood the nearly 2,900 square feet of living space with natural light. Two fireplaces, original moldings, and gracious entertaining rooms set the stage for both intimate family living and formal gatherings. Recent upgrades ensure modern comfort: nearly all windows replaced with energy-efficient designs, an updated 200-amp electrical service with underground lines, new insulation throughout, and full plumbing for central air with ductwork already in place. The kitchen remains the heart of the home, ready for both everyday meals and large-scale entertaining. Outside, a vintage barn has been carefully preserved and enhanced, providing flexible space for storage, hobbies, or future conversion. With 8 garage bays, the property accommodates vehicles, equipment, or a collector's pursuits. The land itself is exceptional — room to farm or homestead — all surrounded by over 1,000 acres of undeveloped land that was once part of the original farm, offering privacy, natural beauty, and an unspoiled backdrop. Already registered as a Bed & Breakfast, this estate also offers income potential for those seeking a live-and-work lifestyle. Perfectly located within reach of Cooperstown, the Mohawk Valley, and just a short drive to the Hudson Valley and Capital Region, this home positions you between Upstate charm and New York City access. Whether envisioned as a private estate, a weekend retreat, or an income-producing property, the Dillenbeck House offers a rare blend of history, function, and opportunity.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-10
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-10T22:05:31Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Price Change Timestamp: 2025-11-18T16:22:57Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-02-10
Appliances
Microwave: 1
Oven: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Attic Features
Finished: 1
Floored: 1
Permanent Stairs: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Storage Space: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 122.
Page: -34
Section: 4-1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Exterior Features
Private Yard: 1
Storage: 1
Fireplace Features
Family Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Heating
Hot Water: 1
Oil: 1
Radiant: 1
Interior Features
Crown Molding: 1
Natural Woodwork: 1
Storage: 1
Laundry Features
Laundry Room: 1
Main Level: 1
Levels
Two: 1
Lot Features
Cleared: 1
Level: 1
Meadow: 1
Pasture: 1
Private: 1
Views: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Garage(s): 1
Storage: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Slate: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
View
Hills: 1
Meadow: 1
Panoramic: 1
Pasture: 1
Rural: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Valley: 1
Water Source
Spring: 1
Well: 1
Window Features
Wood Frames: 1
Showing Requirements
Showing Service: 1
Room Types
Bathroom: 1
Bathroom Level: Second
Bedroom: 1
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 356
Street Name: Dillenbeck
Street Suffix: Road
County: Herkimer
State: NY
Zip Code: 13365
Town (Taxable): Herkimer
Property Features
Appliances: Microwave; Oven; Range; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer
Architectural Style: Traditional
Attic Features: Finished; Floored; Permanent Stairs
Basement: Full; Interior Entry; Storage Space
Construction Materials: Brick
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Exterior Features: Private Yard; Storage
Fireplace Features: Family Room; Kitchen
Flooring: Carpet; Tile; Wood
Foundation Details: Stone
Heating: Hot Water; Oil; Radiant
Interior Features: Crown Molding; Natural Woodwork; Storage
Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level
Levels: Two
Lot Features: Cleared; Level; Meadow; Pasture; Private; Views
Other Structures: Barn(s); Garage(s); Storage
Parking Features: Driveway; Garage Door Opener
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Roof: Metal; Slate
Sewer: Septic Tank
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
View: Hills; Meadow; Panoramic; Pasture; Rural; Trees/Woods; Valley
Water Source: Spring; Well
Window Features: Wood Frames
Showing Requirements: Showing Service
Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Family Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom
Room Information
Room Name Level
Living RoomFirst
KitchenFirst
Family RoomFirst
LaundryFirst
Primary BedroomFirst
Primary BathroomFirst
BedroomSecond
BedroomSecond
BedroomSecond
BathroomSecond
BathroomSecond

Listing Courtesy of Four Seasons Sotheby's Int.
Listing Agent: Heather Etzel

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.