8 Longyear Road, Shokan, NY 12481 (MLS# 20264486)
$419,000
Shokan, NY 12481
MLS# 20264486
2 beds | 2 baths | 1287 sqft
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Property Description
Tucked away in a beautiful open meadow, this adorable Cape Cod cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and endless possibilities. Bathed in natural light, the home features a warm and inviting atmosphere with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room--perfect for relaxing on crisp Catskills evenings. With one bedroom and a full bath on each floor, the flexible layout easily accommodates family, guests, or a home office. The detached garage provides an abundance of opportunities beyond vehicle storage, whether you envision an artist's studio, workshop, hobby space, or additional recreational area. Surrounded by a peaceful open field setting, this delightful cottage is an ideal full-time residence or weekend retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Conveniently located just minutes from both Woodstock and Shandaken, you'll have easy access to charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and year-round outdoor recreation. The nearby Ashokan Reservoir is a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts, and the property's proximity to the reservoir also contributes to lower property taxes than many surrounding areas. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being just minutes from the Ashokan Rail Trail, as well as numerous hiking trails, making it easy to enjoy everything the Catskills has to offer. A truly special property with timeless appeal in one of the region's most desirable locations.
Details
Contract Information
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Kelly
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No
Current Price: $419,000
Original List Price: 419000
List Price: $419,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-08-06
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location, Tax, and Legal
911 Address: 8 Longyear Road
Township: Olive
School District: Onteora Central School District
General Tax: 1828
School Tax: 2875
Tax Annual Amount: 4703
Assessors Full Market Value: 358300
Tax Assessed Value: 358300
Tax Legal Description: 4000-046.005-0001-043.000-0000
Parcel Number: 46.5-1-43
Tax Lot: 43
Tax Block: 1
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: Residential
Directions: Exit 19 take Rt 28W to Shokan, past Winchells Corners to left on Longyear Road. Look for mailbox on left #8. Take driveway back behind neighbor's house. Cannot see house from road.
General Property Information
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1287
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Lot Size Acres: 1.5
New Construction YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 1
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Disclaimer: Listing information has been obtained from sources believed reliable but is not guaranteed. Listing broker makes no representation as to accuracy. Buyer and buyer's agent must independently verify all information, including square footage, taxes, zoning, STR rules/restrictions, permit and CO status, lot size, boundaries, utilities, septic/well details, flood zone, HOA matters, and any other facts, approvals, or restrictions affecting the property or buyer's intended use.
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: 1
List Price/SqFt: 325.56
Bedrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Living Area: 1287
Year Built: 1957
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Tucked away in a beautiful open meadow, this adorable Cape Cod cottage offers the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and endless possibilities. Bathed in natural light, the home features a warm and inviting atmosphere with a cozy wood-burning fireplace in the living room--perfect for relaxing on crisp Catskills evenings. With one bedroom and a full bath on each floor, the flexible layout easily accommodates family, guests, or a home office.
The detached garage provides an abundance of opportunities beyond vehicle storage, whether you envision an artist's studio, workshop, hobby space, or additional recreational area. Surrounded by a peaceful open field setting, this delightful cottage is an ideal full-time residence or weekend retreat where you can unwind and enjoy the beauty of the countryside.
Conveniently located just minutes from both Woodstock and Shandaken, you'll have easy access to charming shops, restaurants, galleries, and year-round outdoor recreation. The nearby Ashokan Reservoir is a favorite destination for fishing enthusiasts, and the property's proximity to the reservoir also contributes to lower property taxes than many surrounding areas. Outdoor lovers will appreciate being just minutes from the Ashokan Rail Trail, as well as numerous hiking trails, making it easy to enjoy everything the Catskills has to offer. A truly special property with timeless appeal in one of the region's most desirable locations.
Status Change Information
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-08-06
Major Change Timestamp: 2026-08-06T19:45:25Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Appliances
Dryer: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Architectural Style
Cape Cod: 1
Attic Features
Other: 1
Basement
Block: 1
Unfinished: 1
Book Information
Liber/Book: 3089
Page: 296
Section: 46.5
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Exterior Features
Private Yard: 1
Fireplace Features
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Laminate: 1
Wood: 1
Foundation Details
Block: 1
Heating
Forced Air: 1
Oil: 1
Interior Features
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Cleared: 1
Few Trees: 1
Front Yard: 1
Landscaped: 1
Level: 1
Private: 1
Other Structures
Garage(s): 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Garage Faces Front: 1
Gravel: 1
Private: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch: 1
Side Porch: 1
Plumbing
Mixed: 1
Property Condition
Average: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Security Features
Closed Circuit Camera(s): 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Other: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Utilities
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer Connected: 1
Water Connected: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Showing Requirements
Appointment Only: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 8
Street Name: Longyear
Street Suffix: Road
County: Ulster
State: NY
Zip Code: 12481
Town (Taxable): Olive
Property Features
Appliances: Dryer; Exhaust Fan; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Attic Features: Other
Basement: Block; Unfinished
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Laminate; Wood
Foundation Details: Block
Heating: Forced Air; Oil
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement
Lot Features: Back Yard; Cleared; Few Trees; Front Yard; Landscaped; Level; Private
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Parking Features: Driveway; Garage Faces Front; Gravel; Private
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Side Porch
Plumbing: Mixed
Property Condition: Average
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank; Other
Structure Type: House
Utilities: Electricity Connected; Sewer Connected; Water Connected
Water Source: Well
Showing Requirements: Appointment Only
Listing Courtesy of Halter Associates Realty
Listing Agent: Darlene Griffin