1 Bed
1 Bath
572 SqFt
1 Bed
1 Bath
572 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 572 sqft
Price per Sqft $347
MLS Listing ID 20262789
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 1
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $2,652
Tax Year 2652
Lot Size 3.000 Acres
Acres 3.0
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS®)
Property Description
The four seasons-friendly cottage radiates an easy, low-key charm, with an open floor plan, full kitchen with breakfast bar, washer and dryer, and a toasty wood stove that makes the whole place feel instantly welcoming. It's efficient, low-maintenance, and deeply peaceful - equally suited to weekend escapes, tiny house homesteading, creative solitude, or a simple full-time life close to nature. With its manageable size and easygoing nature, it offers a chance to own a mountain retreat without overwhelming upkeep. Adding to its appeal, the home is located in FEMA Zone X, an area generally considered to be at minimal flood risk. Lenders do not require flood insurance in this zone.
And while the existing footprint is intentionally modest, the land opens the door to all kinds of future possibilities. There is plenty of room for expansion, whether that means an addition, studio space, guest accommodations, gardens, or simply more room to spread out and enjoy the setting. The meadow and surrounding forest above the cottage feel like a hidden world of their own, with mature hardwoods and conifers, fern fields, wildflowers, apple trees, old stone walls, and mossy boulders throughout the property. Raised herb beds near the house return season after season, while wild berries and other foraging opportunities can be found throughout the property. Summer evenings here are often spent beside the firepit under the stars, listening to the calming sounds of the nearby creek, watching fireflies drift through the meadow, or catching sight of the neighborhood fox family passing quietly through the woods.
Nearby Fleischmanns has quietly evolved into one of the western Catskills' most interesting small towns, anchored by beloved local spots like the Print House, a restaurant, bar, and live music venue that has become a true community hub. You'll also find excellent coffee, art, antiques, farmers markets, and lively local festivals nearby, along with fly fishing, skiing at Belleayre Mountain and world-class hiking trails.
The Back Pocket offers a rare combination of affordability, beauty, privacy, and genuine Catskills character. Less is more here in all the right ways, and it's the kind of place people spend years hoping to stumble across.
Location
State NY
County Greene
Area Other
Zoning 01
Rooms
Basement Crawl Space
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Fan(s), High Ceilings
Heating Electric, Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Exterior
Exterior Feature Private Yard
Utilities Available Electricity Connected
View Mountain(s)
Roof Type Asphalt
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Level, Meadow, Native Plants, Secluded, Wooded
Foundation Block
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Private, Well
Architectural Style Cottage
Level or Stories One
Schools
High Schools Margaretville Central Schools
School District Margaretville Central Schools
Others
Tax ID 193400158.00-3-23
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional
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