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7 Willard Place, Hudson, NY 12534 (MLS# 154489)


$1,800,000
7 Willard Place
Hudson, NY 12534
MLS# 154489
Status: Closed
4 beds  |  3 baths  |  3774 sqft


7 Willard Place in Hudson. A fine example of 19th century Italianate architecture with an impressive three story tower and one story library wing.
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7 Willard Place in Hudson. A fine example of 19th century Italianate architecture with an impressive three story tower and one story library wing. A stately four bedroom brick house built by Judge Samuel Edwards on land purchased in 1872. Wide front stairs up to a large front porch with original architectural detailing. Original double front doors and front entry. Living room with beautiful bay window overlooking the green space on Willard Place. Wood parquet floors throughout the first floor, original doors and trim. Wood and stone mantel and elegant, high coved ceilings. View from dining room into living room. Original pocket doors. Dining room with wood burning fireplace. All chimneys have been repointed. Dining room with door into back hall and kitchen. Library with elegant coffered ceiling, rich wood paneling, parquet floors and built in bookcases. A large bay window to the right, original window seats on the left and beautiful stained glass windows in the library and throughout the house. Library fireplace. Original 19th century tiles from library fireplace surround. Kitchen with cherry cabinetry and tile floor. View to the front hallway. High ceilings and a large space for a table. On the far wall, a built in cabinet for storage and serving and large windows flanking a stained glass window. Dramatic three story staircase with a first floor half bath discreetly tucked underneath. Beautiful round stained glass window in the stairwell heading to the second floor. Large bedroom on the second floor with decorative marble mantel. Bedroom #2 on second floor with decorative marble mantel. Wood floors and central air conditioning throughout the first and second floor. Bedroom # 3 on second floor with large walk in closet. On left, second floor room that could be office, workspace or additional bathroom. On right, stained glass window in second floor bathroom. Second floor full bathroom with walk in shower. Staircase from second floor to third floor and another stained glass window. On right, original built-in linen closet in second floor hallway. Third floor tower room with original round windows. Wonderful view to the north of neighboring Hudson roof tops! Many possibilities for this room. View of the Hudson River and Catskill Mountains from the fourth bedroom window on the third floor. Beautiful sunsets and a larger view in winter. Third floor bedroom, on left. On right, full bath with whirlpool tub on the third floor. Large additional living space or work space on the third floor. South view of the house with garage underneath, driveway can be put back. Far left, stairs to back porch. Many original and distinctive 19th century architectural details preserved, including decorative cornice brackets, unusual dormers and windows. An elegant view at dusk. On the most prestigious street in Hudson and just a few steps from Hudson's finest restaurants, shops and galleries. A short walk to Amtrak and the Hudson Riverfront Park. Minutes to farm stands, hiking, skiing and cultural activities. Just 2 hours to NYC.

Property Description
Located on the most prestigious street in Hudson, the Samuel Edwards house is a striking example of Hudson Valley Italianate architecture. Built in the 1870's on almost an acre of land, this impressive brick house with a three story tower retains many 19th century details from the rich paneled woodwork, dramatic three story curved staircase, stained glass windows, high ceilings, parquet wood floors and pocket doors. The living room, dining room and library have beautiful fireplace mantels. The library has an exceptional coffered ceiling, wonderful bookcases and 19th century tiles surrounding the fireplace. The large, eat in kitchen has cherry cabinets, a tile floor & a door to the back porch. There is a convenient, first floor half bath tucked in beneath the staircase. The second floor has three bedrooms, a large bathroom with shower & an additional room that could serve as an office or space for another bath. The third floor has a full bath, a fourth bedroom and another large room, both with views of the Hudson River & the Catskill Mountains, could be great studio, additional living or work spaces. The sweet, third floor tower room, with original round windows, is a perfect small work or meditative space. A full basement with a half bath & laundry has a workshop & a garage. On a large parcel with a beautiful catalpa & apple trees there is ample room for a pool or gardens. Listed on the National Register, the home may be eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. Only steps away from Hudson's best restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops, galleries & the Farmer's Market. A short walk to the Hudson Riverfront Park & Amtrak station & only 2 hours to NYC. Come experience all that Hudson & the upstate lifestyle has to offer while living in the finest example of 19th century architecture.

Details
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Ponkos-Merola
Current Price: $1,800,000
Original List Price: 1850000
Sold Price: $1,800,000
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2024-09-24
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 7 Willard Place
School District: Hudson City Schools
General Tax: 0
School Tax: 10057
Town Tax: 9428
Village Tax: 0
Tax Annual Amount: 0
Tax Year: 0
Assessors Full Market Value: 1095775
Tax Assessed Value: 778000
Parcel Number: 109.51-1-33
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Directions: From Warren St and 3rd St, head south on 3rd St. Turn left onto Allen St. Willard Place, first street on right. #7 on right.
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 11
Bathrooms Half: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.84
Association YN: No
Association Fee: 0
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 1
Flood Plain YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Disclaimer: Information not guaranteed.
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 3
List Price/SqFt: 490.2
Sold Price/SqFt: 476.95
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 1
Living Area: 3774
Year Built: 1873
Remarks and Miscellaneous
CGR Public Historical Remarks: Existing Lease Type: Net, Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1, Quarter Bathrooms: 0, Value Range Price: 0.00, 2nd Floor: 0, 3rd Floor: 0, Add Rooms First Flr: 0, Add Rooms Other Flr: 0, Add Rooms Secnd Flr: 0, Basement SqFt: 0, FIPS Code: 21, Green Features: No, Lease Type: Net, Monthly Common Lease $: 0, Monthly Maintenance Charges $: 0, Special Conditions: None/Unknown, Year Built Comments: land purchased 1872, house date estimate, Year Built Exception: 0
Public Remarks: Located on the most prestigious street in Hudson, the Samuel Edwards house is a striking example of Hudson Valley Italianate architecture. Built in the 1870's on almost an acre of land, this impressive brick house with a three story tower retains many 19th century details from the rich paneled woodwork, dramatic three story curved staircase, stained glass windows, high ceilings, parquet wood floors and pocket doors. The living room, dining room and library have beautiful fireplace mantels. The library has an exceptional coffered ceiling, wonderful bookcases and 19th century tiles surrounding the fireplace. The large, eat in kitchen has cherry cabinets, a tile floor & a door to the back porch. There is a convenient, first floor half bath tucked in beneath the staircase. The second floor has three bedrooms, a large bathroom with shower & an additional room that could serve as an office or space for another bath. The third floor has a full bath, a fourth bedroom and another large room, both with views of the Hudson River & the Catskill Mountains, could be great studio, additional living or work spaces. The sweet, third floor tower room, with original round windows, is a perfect small work or meditative space. A full basement with a half bath & laundry has a workshop & a garage. On a large parcel with a beautiful catalpa & apple trees there is ample room for a pool or gardens. Listed on the National Register, the home may be eligible for historic rehabilitation tax credits. Only steps away from Hudson's best restaurants, cafes, bakeries, shops, galleries & the Farmer's Market. A short walk to the Hudson Riverfront Park & Amtrak station & only 2 hours to NYC. Come experience all that Hudson & the upstate lifestyle has to offer while living in the finest example of 19th century architecture.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2024-11-25
Concessions: No
Buyer Financing: Conventional
Concessions Amount: 0
Major Change Timestamp: 2024-11-26T04:27:53Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2024-10-31
Close Date: 2024-11-25
Close Price: 1800000
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Dryer: 1
Gas Water Heater: 1
Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Water Heater: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Plaster: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Fireplace Features
Decorative: 1
Dining Room: 1
Electric: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Other: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Interior Features
High Speed Internet: 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Laundry Room: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Off Street: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Porch: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Security System: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
View
Neighborhood: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Window Features
Double Hung Window(s): 1
Documents Available
Survey: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Showing Instructions: Accompanied. Alarm. Showing Time or text 518-965-6737.
Room Types
Bathroom: 1
Bathroom Level: First
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Den Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: First
Other Room: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 7
Street Name: Willard
Street Suffix: Place
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12534
Town (Taxable): Hudson
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Water Heater; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater
Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access
Construction Materials: Brick; Plaster
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Fireplace Features: Decorative; Dining Room; Electric; Living Room; Wood Burning; Other
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Foundation Details: Stone
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features: High Speed Internet
Laundry Features: In Basement; Laundry Room
Parking Features: Driveway; Off Street
Patio And Porch Features: Deck; Porch
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Security Features: Security System
Sewer: Public Sewer
View: Neighborhood
Water Source: Public
Window Features: Double Hung Window(s)
Documents Available: Survey
Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Other Room
Room Information
Room Name Level
Bedroom
BedroomSecond
BedroomSecond
BedroomSecond
Bathroom
BathroomSecond
BathroomFirst
Den
DenSecond
DenFirst
Other Room
Living RoomFirst
Dining RoomFirst
KitchenFirst

Listing Courtesy of Peggy Lampman Real Estate
Listing Agent: Sarah Lipsky

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.