640 County Route 3, Ancramdale, NY 12503 (MLS# 20255447)
$400,000
Ancramdale, NY 12503
MLS# 20255447
5 beds | 4 baths | 3220 sqft
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Property Description
At 640 County Route 3 in Ancramdale, a property with a long memory waits quietly for its next storyteller. Built at the turn of the century, this former bar and inn (now single family residence) once welcomed travelers seeking rest along their journey. Today, it stands ready for someone new who has the vision to see the beauty its beholds now and for what it could become. The first floor opens like the first page of a new chapter, with flexible spaces and durable concrete floors that invite gatherings, creativity, or a rustic-chic business concept. An eat-in kitchen with granite counters anchors the main level, offering a warm place to cook, connect, and dream. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two full baths provide comfortable living quarters, while the third floor - with three additional rooms already plumbed for a bathroom - feels like an attic full of possibilities. Think guest suites, studios, private retreats... the story is yours to write. Below, the basement has been transformed into a woodworking shop, a reminder that this property has always been a place where hands-on work and imagination meet. With upgraded mechanicals throughout, the home is prepared to support both everyday living and entrepreneurial ambition. What truly sets this property apart is the land itself. Bordering the 112-acre Drowned Lands Swamp Public Conservation Area, part of the Harlem Valley wetlands complex, the setting feels like a nature preserve all its own. Wildlife moves through the seasons here, and the landscape shifts in color and texture like a living backdrop. The acreage offers room for gardens, small livestock, or a homestead lifestyle. Just minutes from the Dutchess County border, the location blends Columbia County's rural charm with Dutchess's vibrant towns, dining, and commuter access. Nearby favorites from the Ancram Center for the Arts and Hillrock Estate Distillery to Rudd Pond, Taconic State Park, and Dutch's Spirits add richness to daily life. 640 County Route 3 is more than a property. It's a place with history, heart, and room for reinvention.
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Shelton
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $400,000
Original List Price: 400000
List Price: $400,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2025-11-02
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 640 County Route 3
Township: Ancramdale
School District: Taconic Hills Central Schools
General Tax: 2473.99
School Tax: 3172.07
Tax Annual Amount: 5646
Tax Year: 2025
Assessors Full Market Value: 455670
Tax Assessed Value: 442000
Tax Legal Description: Micro 96-234 & 99-184
Parcel Number: 206.-1-44
Tax Lot: 44
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: 07
Zoning Description: 210 - 1 Family Res
In Ag district (AG001)
Directions: From State Route 82, head towards Ancramdale. Turn east on County Route 3. House is on Right side.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 3220
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 3.31
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: 124.22
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 3220
Year Built: 1930
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: At 640 County Route 3 in Ancramdale, a property with a long memory waits quietly for its next storyteller. Built at the turn of the century, this former bar and inn (now single family residence) once welcomed travelers seeking rest along their journey. Today, it stands ready for someone new who has the vision to see the beauty its beholds now and for what it could become.
The first floor opens like the first page of a new chapter, with flexible spaces and durable concrete floors that invite gatherings, creativity, or a rustic-chic business concept. An eat-in kitchen with granite counters anchors the main level, offering a warm place to cook, connect, and dream. Upstairs, three bedrooms and two full baths provide comfortable living quarters, while the third floor - with three additional rooms already plumbed for a bathroom - feels like an attic full of possibilities. Think guest suites, studios, private retreats... the story is yours to write.
Below, the basement has been transformed into a woodworking shop, a reminder that this property has always been a place where hands-on work and imagination meet. With upgraded mechanicals throughout, the home is prepared to support both everyday living and entrepreneurial ambition.
What truly sets this property apart is the land itself. Bordering the 112-acre Drowned Lands Swamp Public Conservation Area, part of the Harlem Valley wetlands complex, the setting feels like a nature preserve all its own. Wildlife moves through the seasons here, and the landscape shifts in color and texture like a living backdrop. The acreage offers room for gardens, small livestock, or a homestead lifestyle.
Just minutes from the Dutchess County border, the location blends Columbia County's rural charm with Dutchess's vibrant towns, dining, and commuter access. Nearby favorites from the Ancram Center for the Arts and Hillrock Estate Distillery to Rudd Pond, Taconic State Park, and Dutch's Spirits add richness to daily life.
640 County Route 3 is more than a property. It's a place with history, heart, and room for reinvention.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-11-02
Major Change Timestamp: 2025-11-02T04:32:40Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Basement
Exterior Entry: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 832
Page: 1263
Section: 206.
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 640
Street Name: County Route 3
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12503
Town (Taxable): Ancram
Property Features
Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Exterior Entry; Interior Entry; Walk-Out Access
Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Village Green
Listing Agent: Angela Lanuto, RSPS