Open Spaces, Clean Lines 

 

Taft Street Realty is pleased to present 59 Mill Road in Stone Ridge, NY. Here's that private contemporaryimg_0419_small_400 home you have been waiting for!  Open spaces, clean lines, and a great flow from room to room.  An entertainer's dream home for sure!  Great private location just minutes from Historic Stone Ridge center.  Works very well for full time or weekend use.  A long driveway leads you to this cedar sided gem set amongst 6 gorgeous park-like acres.  Pride of ownership quite evident.  Very well maintained, and only needs a new owner's personal touches.

 

Cedar-Sided Gem

 

Extensive decking and mature landscaping complete the picture perfect setting.  Mill Road is a short, rarely traveled country road perfect for biking,…

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"Terror Stricken" - The town of Rosendale NY has been capturing the attention of the New York Times for over 100 years. A quick search on the newspaper’s website turned up this harrowing headline from December 28th 1899(!)

        “The mountain near the Railroad Bridge at Rosendale last night caved in, causing a terrific noise and arousing the entire village from slumber. Some of the inhabitants were terror stricken…”

In recent years, the Times has focused on Rosendale’s appeal to New York City residents. 2010 produced some very positive articles that have highlighted Rosendale’s sense of community and appreciation for local history and the arts. In particular, the growing number of Brooklyn NY transplants (undoubtedly given a boost by an article last…

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taft_logoTaft Street Realty is not your typical brokerage. As real estate has changed, we have changed the way our clients are served.  Gone are the days of an office lined with desks of agents waiting for the phone to ring. A brokerage has to be on its toes and on the go in order to keep up with today’s market. We're a cutting edge brokerage based on 3 simple principles: to be Local, Social, & Mobile! 

Local

It’s crucial to have a Realtor who knows the area you’re interested in. At Taft Street Realty, we’ve been a trusted local advisor to people for over 10 years. Our staff consists of life-long residents of Ulster County, folks who know virtually every back road and tiny hamlet.  At Taft Street, we continue to build a thriving relationship with local Ulster…

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The Spring / Summer season is a busy season in real estate! Anxious buyers have passed the cold winter months surfing the internet, looking at the same old pictures of the same old listings. Sellers, if they were fortunate, may have had a few showings during the winter, but most likely the activity dropped with the temperature. As the sun comes out, the real estate industry revs up. Carloads of buyers and agents prowl the area, and many new listings hit the market. If you’re a seller, you want your home to stand out among this new inventory. Here are a few seller tips that you can work into your normal cleaning to really give your house that extra sparkle in the sun! 

They Arrive: Fresh Curb Appeal

What’s that saying about 1st impressions? Your home…

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972 Church Road - Saugerties, NYimg_0033_small_400

Taft Street Realty is pleased to announce our newest listing, 972 Church Road. A writer's/artist's retreat or the perfect weekend home, this unique property features a two-story 1850s saltbox-style two-bedroom, one bath with a 1960's great room addition featuring soaring beamed ceilings, custom stone fireplace, & a wall of hand-fitted glass that looks out to the landscaped back yard. Central air + deluxe security system. Enjoy relaxed easy-care living. This property shines with owner pride!

Charming Studio or Perfect Guest House...                             

 Guests won't want to leave! Across from the house, a small barn was converted into an awesome 26x18 studio/guest house with glowing mahogany floors, a wall of…

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Ulster County NY LifestyleUlster County NY is one of those places where people come to visit and never leave. As a realtor I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase, "Well I came to visit, and I liked it so much I decided to buy a home here." What is it about Ulster County that draws people? There are the obvious answers like the breathtaking environment, or its proximity to that other well-known town, New York City. However, as any resident can tell you, there’s a certain lifestyle that comes with having a home in Ulster County. A lifestyle that is as a sort of mash-up between a rugged co-existence with one’s natural surroundings, and a welcoming sense of community with a love of diversity and culture. This lifestyle helps make Ulster County NY home to some of the…

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