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This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 261 Sawdust Avenue in Cottekill, NY is listed for $459,000 ($249 per sqft). Built in 1951, the home offers 1,842 sqft of living space on a 0.78 acres lot.

Agent Description

Exceptional opportunity in the heart of Cottekill! Brimming with potential, this spacious mid-century Cape-style home offers 1,842 square feet on over 3/4 of an acre, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 flex rooms, and 2 full baths. Lovingly cared for by the same owners for more than 30 years, this special property is ready for its next chapter.

Enter through a tiled mudroom into the freshly carpeted living room, where oversized bay windows fill the space with natural light. Just off the living area, a sunny office with French doors provides the perfect work-from-home setup, alongside two bright bedrooms and a full bath.

In the opposite direction, the newly updated dining area flows into the cheerful kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find an additional bedroom with generous closet space and treetop views, plus a flexible dressing room or den and a second full bathroom overlooking the peaceful backyard.

The sunny eat-in kitchen is truly the heart of the home, featuring abundant counter space, open shelving, warm wood cabinetry, and all-electric appliances including a stainless steel refrigerator, dishwasher, and electric range. Excellent southern exposure makes this property an ideal candidate for solar energy.

An oversized picture window and skylight bring the outdoors in, while sliding glass doors open to a back porch overlooking the expansive, tree-lined yard. With level land, full sun, and irrigation from a private well, the property is perfectly suited for gardening, homesteading, or sustainable living projects.

An existing potting shed and concrete pad offer exciting greenhouse potential. Comfort is ensured year-round with a cast-iron pellet stove, zoned electric baseboard heat, a ductless mini-split heat pump, and ceiling fans. Mature maple, oak, and black locust trees provide privacy, shade, and a natural sanctuary for birdsong.

Enjoy evenings around the fire pit beneath star-filled skies. The front yard evokes the charm of a cottage garden, complete with a wooden trellis gate, forsythia-lined fencing, and ample room for raised beds and flowers. The basement includes a laundry area with washer and dryer, plus a finished 16' x 13' heated workshop with electricity, shelving, and direct outdoor access -- ideal for craftspeople, artists, or hobbyists.

While the home does require TLC, it presents a rare and rewarding opportunity in an exceptional location. Officially part of the town of Rosendale, Cottekill offers convenient access to Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, and Ellenville, along with nearby rail trails, restaurants, shops, and recreation -- all just 90 miles north of the George Washington Bridge.

Recent updates include: New roof (2025) New hot water heater (2024) New laminate flooring & carpeting (2026) Fresh interior paint (2026) John Deere riding mower included. Sold AS IS.

Key Features

  • Built in 1951
  • 0.78 acre lot
  • 2 stories

Property Details

2 stories
2 full
1951

Amenities

SolarViewA/C

Monthly Cost Estimate

$2,455/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$332
Interest$1,989
Insurance$134

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

261 Sawdust Avenue

Cottekill, NY 12419

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)Eat-in KitchenEntrance FoyerHigh Speed InternetNatural WoodworkOpen FloorplanPantryPrimary DownstairsRecessed LightingStorage

Exterior Features

Fire PitGardenLightingPrivate YardRain GuttersStorage

Property Details

Flooring

CarpetTile - CeramicVinylWood

Construction

Aluminum Siding Frame Vinyl Siding

Views

Forest

Pool Features

Porch

Parking

Off StreetDriveway

Heating

Passive SolarPellet StoveZonedBaseboardSolar (Heating)Ductless (Heating)Electric (Heating)

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)Ductless

Appliances

Washer/DryerFree-Standing RefrigeratorFree-Standing Electric RangeFree-Standing Electric OvenElectric Water HeaterDishwasher

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 261 Sawdust Avenue is listed at $459,000 ($249/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $1,989 based on 20% down at 6.5% interest.

Key features include: Built in 1951, 0.78 acre lot, 2 stories. Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer. Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting.

This property is listed by Lindsey Arnold and can be reached at 7075990420 or lindsey@nutshellrealty.com.

LA

Lindsey Arnold

Agent at BHHS Nutshell Realty

(707) 599-0420

Listed by BHHS Nutshell Realty · View on Broker Site

MLS# 20262540· Source: listhub· Updated 13 days ago

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261 Sawdust Avenue, Cottekill, NY 12419

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