7751 State Route 23, Durham, NY 12423 (MLS# 20260906)
$395,000
Durham, NY 12423
MLS# 20260906
3 beds | 2 baths | 2648 sqft

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Property Description
Perched high along scenic Route 23 with sweeping five-state views, the former Ulla Darní Blue Pearl Gallery offers a rare opportunity to reimagine an iconic Catskills property. Offering breathtaking five-state panoramic views that stretch across the surrounding mountain landscape, this distinctive mixed-use property provides exceptional flexibility, allowing for residential living, commercial use, or a thoughtful combination of both. The space lends itself beautifully to a variety of possibilities from an artist's studio, gallery, boutique retail concept, or creative workspace to a unique mountain residence or live/work retreat in the heart of the Catskills. Positioned just 10 minutes from the Village of Windham and Windham Mountain Club, the property enjoys convenient access to skiing, dining, hiking, and year-round recreation while benefiting from the visibility and accessibility of Route 23. Additional features include parking for up to 10 vehicles. With its historic identity, remarkable views, and flexible potential, 7751 Route 23 presents an exceptional opportunity to create something truly special in one of the Catskills' most sought-after destinations. 2 abutting cottages not included in the sale. A shared well and septic systems (agreement to be established).
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Lawrence Swidler
Occupant Type: Vacant
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $395,000
Original List Price: 395000
List Price: $395,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-11
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 7751 SR 23
Township: Durham
School District: Wind-Ash-Jewett
General Tax: 2501.5
School Tax: 1583.73
Tax Annual Amount: 4085
Tax Year: 2025
Assessors Full Market Value: 318200
Tax Assessed Value: 140000
Tax Legal Description: Commercial, Residential
Parcel Number: 63.00-3-31,63.00-3-33
Tax Lot: 31
Tax Block: 3
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: 483
Zoning Description: Converted Res
Directions: From NYS thruway Exit 21 travel SR 23 west towards Windham. 7751 will be on the left.
Look for C21 signage.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 2648
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 0.65
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Disclaimer: Taxes include both parcels, 63.00-3-31 and 63.00-3-33
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
List Price/SqFt: 149.17
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Living Area: 2648
Year Built: 1994
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Perched high along scenic Route 23 with sweeping five-state views, the former Ulla Darní Blue Pearl Gallery offers a rare opportunity to reimagine an iconic Catskills property. Offering breathtaking five-state panoramic views that stretch across the surrounding mountain landscape, this distinctive mixed-use property provides exceptional flexibility, allowing for residential living, commercial use, or a thoughtful combination of both. The space lends itself beautifully to a variety of possibilities from an artist's studio, gallery, boutique retail concept, or creative workspace to a unique mountain residence or live/work retreat in the heart of the Catskills. Positioned just 10 minutes from the Village of Windham and Windham Mountain Club, the property enjoys convenient access to skiing, dining, hiking, and year-round recreation while benefiting from the visibility and accessibility of Route 23. Additional features include parking for up to 10 vehicles. With its historic identity, remarkable views, and flexible potential, 7751 Route 23 presents an exceptional opportunity to create something truly special in one of the Catskills' most sought-after destinations.
2 abutting cottages not included in the sale. A shared well and septic systems (agreement to be established).
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-03-11
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-03-11T20:24:50Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Appliances
Free-Standing Electric Oven: 1
Architectural Style
Other: 1
Attic Features
None: 1
Basement
Partial: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 0
Page: 0
Section: 63
Community Features
None: 1
Cooling
Window Unit(s): 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Fireplace Features
Gas: 1
See Through: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Foundation Details
Combination: 1
Frontage Type
See Remarks: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Interior Features
Pantry: 1
Storage: 1
Levels
Tri-Level: 1
Lot Features
Gentle Sloping: 1
Near Golf Course: 1
Rock Outcropping: 1
Views: 1
Parking Features
Additional Parking: 1
Driveway: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Covered: 1
Deck: 1
Plumbing
Mixed: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Property Condition
Average: 1
Road Frontage Type
State Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Other: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Structure Type
Mixed Use: 1
Utilities
Cable Connected: 1
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Propane: 1
View
Hills: 1
Meadow: 1
Mountain(s): 1
Valley: 1
Water Source
Shared Well: 1
Window Features
Casement Window(s): 1
Vinyl Clad Frames: 1
Wood Frames: 1
Documents Available
Survey: 1
Showing Requirements
Call Listing Agent: 1
Showing Service: 1
Showing Information
Showing Attended YN: Yes
Access Code: 1477
Room Types
Bathroom: 1
Bathroom Level: Third
Bedroom: 1
Den: 1
Den Level: Second
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Second
Living Room: 1
Living Room Level: Second
Office: 1
Office Level: Second
Other Room: 1
Other Room Level: Second
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 7751
Street Name: State Route 23
County: Greene
State: NY
Zip Code: 12423
Town (Taxable): Durham
Property Features
Appliances: Free-Standing Electric Oven
Architectural Style: Other
Attic Features: None
Basement: Partial
Community Features: None
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Fireplace Features: Gas; See Through
Flooring: Hardwood; Tile
Foundation Details: Combination
Frontage Type: See Remarks
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features: Pantry; Storage
Levels: Tri-Level
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping; Near Golf Course; Rock Outcropping; Views
Parking Features: Additional Parking; Driveway
Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck
Plumbing: Mixed
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Property Condition: Average
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Other
Sewer: Septic Tank
Structure Type: Mixed Use
Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Propane
View: Hills; Meadow; Mountain(s); Valley
Water Source: Shared Well
Window Features: Casement Window(s); Vinyl Clad Frames; Wood Frames
Showing Requirements: Call Listing Agent; Showing Service
Documents Available: Survey
Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Den; Kitchen; Living Room; Office; Other Room
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Remarks |
| Living Room | Second | |
| Kitchen | Second | |
| Office | Second | |
| Other Room | Second | Pantry |
| Other Room | Second | Foyer |
| Bedroom | Second | |
| Bedroom | Second | |
| Den | Second | |
| Bedroom | Third | |
| Bathroom | Third | |
| Bath Half | Second |
Listing Courtesy of Century 21 New West
Listing Agent: Natasha Witka