436 School House Road Stop 62, Austerlitz, NY 12017 (MLS# 20263063)
$1,350,000
Austerlitz, NY 12017
MLS# 20263063
3 beds | 3 baths | 2100 sqft

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Property Description
Perched atop its own private hill on 15.59 acres in the rolling countryside of Austerlitz, this extraordinary post-and-beam home offers something increasingly rare in today's world: complete and total privacy paired with breathtaking long-range views that seem to stretch forever. Hidden from the road and reached by a long winding driveway, the property unfolds like a private retreat, surrounded by nature, open skies, and the peaceful sounds of the countryside. From sunrise to sunset, the ever-changing landscape becomes a living work of art. Watch morning fog drift through the valleys below, enjoy spectacular mountain views throughout the day, and end each evening beneath a canopy of stars so bright you'll feel miles away from everything--yet you're still conveniently located within easy reach of the Hudson Valley's most desirable destinations. The home itself is a classic post-and-beam design that blends warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship. Inside, the open floor plan creates a welcoming flow for both everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home stands an awe-inspiring floor-to-ceiling cobblestone wood-burning fireplace, anchoring the main living space with rustic elegance and serving as a natural gathering place during every season. The soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and beautiful pine floors create an atmosphere that is both grand and inviting. The spacious kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together, all designed to capture the surrounding views and natural light. Central air conditioning ensures comfort throughout the warmer months, while the fireplace provides cozy ambiance when the temperatures drop. The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with an en-suite bath and tranquil views of the surrounding landscape. Two additional bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and share a full bath, creating comfortable accommodations for family and guests. An additional half bath adds convenience for entertaining. Step outside onto the expansive rear deck and discover one of the property's most remarkable features. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee as the mountains emerge from the mist, hosting summer gatherings, or simply gazing at the stars on a clear evening, this outdoor space was designed to celebrate the incredible setting. Nature lovers will appreciate the spring-fed swimming pond, perfect for cooling off on warm summer afternoons, while anglers can spend a relaxing Sunday casting a line in the peaceful waters. The property invites a lifestyle connected to the outdoors, where privacy and serenity are part of everyday life. Additional features include durable board-and-batten siding, a metal roof, portable generator hookup, and a large dry basement providing abundant storage space. Properties offering this level of privacy, natural beauty, and unforgettable views are exceptionally difficult to find. This is more than a home--it's a hilltop sanctuary where the mountains, sky, and surrounding landscape become part of your daily life. A place to escape, recharge, and experience the Hudson Valley as it was meant to be enjoyed.
Details
Documents
Contract Information
Availability Date: 2026-06-07
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Withheld
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $1,350,000
Original List Price: 1400000
List Price: $1,350,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-06-07
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 436 School House Rd
Unit Number: Stop 62
Township: Austerlitz
Zip Code +4: 0125
School District: Taconic Hills Central Schools
General Tax: 1533
School Tax: 2066
Tax Annual Amount: 3599
Tax Year: 2026
Assessors Full Market Value: 639677
Tax Assessed Value: 396600
Tax Legal Description: Single Family
Parcel Number: 95.-1-36
Tax Lot: 36
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: Yes
Zoning: ag/residential
Directions: From Spencertown take County 7 to School House Rd. Driveway is approximately 1/4 mile in. Take left at the split of the driveway. Stop 62
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 2100
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 15.59
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 1
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
List Price/SqFt: 642.86
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 2100
Year Built: 1988
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Perched atop its own private hill on 15.59 acres in the rolling countryside of Austerlitz, this extraordinary post-and-beam home offers something increasingly rare in today's world: complete and total privacy paired with breathtaking long-range views that seem to stretch forever. Hidden from the road and reached by a long winding driveway, the property unfolds like a private retreat, surrounded by nature, open skies, and the peaceful sounds of the countryside.
From sunrise to sunset, the ever-changing landscape becomes a living work of art. Watch morning fog drift through the valleys below, enjoy spectacular mountain views throughout the day, and end each evening beneath a canopy of stars so bright you'll feel miles away from everything--yet you're still conveniently located within easy reach of the Hudson Valley's most desirable destinations.
The home itself is a classic post-and-beam design that blends warmth, character, and timeless craftsmanship. Inside, the open floor plan creates a welcoming flow for both everyday living and entertaining. At the heart of the home stands an awe-inspiring floor-to-ceiling cobblestone wood-burning fireplace, anchoring the main living space with rustic elegance and serving as a natural gathering place during every season. The soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and beautiful pine floors create an atmosphere that is both grand and inviting.
The spacious kitchen, dining, and living areas flow seamlessly together, all designed to capture the surrounding views and natural light. Central air conditioning ensures comfort throughout the warmer months, while the fireplace provides cozy ambiance when the temperatures drop.
The primary suite offers a peaceful retreat complete with an en-suite bath and tranquil views of the surrounding landscape. Two additional bedrooms feature vaulted ceilings and share a full bath, creating comfortable accommodations for family and guests. An additional half bath adds convenience for entertaining.
Step outside onto the expansive rear deck and discover one of the property's most remarkable features. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee as the mountains emerge from the mist, hosting summer gatherings, or simply gazing at the stars on a clear evening, this outdoor space was designed to celebrate the incredible setting.
Nature lovers will appreciate the spring-fed swimming pond, perfect for cooling off on warm summer afternoons, while anglers can spend a relaxing Sunday casting a line in the peaceful waters. The property invites a lifestyle connected to the outdoors, where privacy and serenity are part of everyday life.
Additional features include durable board-and-batten siding, a metal roof, portable generator hookup, and a large dry basement providing abundant storage space.
Properties offering this level of privacy, natural beauty, and unforgettable views are exceptionally difficult to find. This is more than a home--it's a hilltop sanctuary where the mountains, sky, and surrounding landscape become part of your daily life. A place to escape, recharge, and experience the Hudson Valley as it was meant to be enjoyed.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-06-07
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-07-28T16:22:45Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-07-28T16:22:45Z
Appliances
Built-In Electric Oven: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Down Draft: 1
Microwave: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer/Dryer: 1
Water Softener: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Basement
Exterior Entry: 1
Full: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Unfinished: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 0458
Page: 0847
Section: 1
Construction Materials
Board & Batten Siding: 1
Concrete: 1
Frame: 1
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Generator: 1
Generator Hookup: 1
Exterior Features
Garden: 1
Fireplace Features
Living Room: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Concrete Perimeter: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Oil: 1
Interior Features
Bookcases: 1
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Smart Camera(s)/Recording: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Levels
One: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Meadow: 1
Pond on Lot: 1
Private: 1
Views: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Private Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Gravel: 1
Roof
Metal: 1
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): 1
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
View
Hills: 1
Meadow: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Panoramic: 1
Pond: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Window Features
Casement Window(s): 1
Documents Available
Survey: 1
Showing Requirements
Listing Agent Must Accompany: 1
Showing Service: 1
Room Types
Basement: 1
Basement Level: Basement
Bathroom: 1
Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Room: 1
Other Room Level: First
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 436
Street Name: School House
Street Suffix: Road
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12017
Town (Taxable): Austerlitz
Property Features
Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Down Draft; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer; Water Softener
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Basement: Exterior Entry; Full; Interior Entry; Unfinished
Construction Materials: Board & Batten Siding; Concrete; Frame; Wood Siding
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers; Generator; Generator Hookup
Exterior Features: Garden
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Wood
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Heating: Forced Air; Oil
Interior Features: Bookcases; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Ceiling Fan(s); Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Smart Camera(s)/Recording; Vaulted Ceiling(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement
Levels: One
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Lot Features: Landscaped; Meadow; Pond on Lot; Private; Views
Parking Features: Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Road Frontage Type: County Road; Private Road
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Roof: Metal
Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s); Closed Circuit Camera(s); Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Structure Type: House
View: Hills; Meadow; Mountain(s); Panoramic; Pond
Water Source: Well
Window Features: Casement Window(s)
Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany; Showing Service
Documents Available: Survey
Room Types: Basement; Bathroom; Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Primary Bathroom; Primary Bedroom; Other Room
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Other Room | First | foyer |
| Living Room | First | |
| Dining Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First | |
| Bath Half | First | |
| Primary Bedroom | First | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom | First | |
| Bedroom | First | |
| Bathroom | First | |
| Basement | Basement |
Listing Courtesy of Gilcrest Properties
Listing Agent: Michael Castellano

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