Winter is on it’s way here in the Hudson Valley and some new Ulster County homeowners will be settling into their new digs long before the snow begins to fly! Let’s take a look and see what the Taft Street team has been up to this October...

 123 Bedell Avenue, Highland

123 Bedell Avenue in Highland closed on October 18th, 2016 for $497,500. This farmhouse, built in 1848, is a rare gem, ready to transport you back to the simpler days, but with an updated interior that leaves no doubt that this home is 21st century modern, but still keeping its charming farmhouse feel. With 3+ bedrooms, two living areas, spa-like bathrooms and even a finished attic space, there’s lots of room inside this charming farmhouse, and directly behind the home sits the…

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Happy Halloween, Hudson Valley! Monday’s don’t feel nearly as bad when it also happens to be Halloween- and we’re still excited from all the great Halloween Events and Fun Things to Do that we’ve been at all weekend (and we’re looking forward to hitting up even more events tonight!) So, in honor of it being Halloween, we thought we’d share some treats- a rundown of some of the newest listings in Ulster County to have hit the market this October!

 26 Josephs Drive, Saugerties

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26 Josephs Drive, Saugerties

 

26 Josephs Drive in Saugerties, NY is located in the highly sought after and well-manicured Bishop’s Gate community of Saugerties. The 1,660 square foot, two-story Colonial is only 20 years old, but with…

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Vampires, ghosts and witches, oh my!

Calling all ghouls and goblins! Ulster County has all the tricks and treats you could want to experience this Halloween; from one of the country's top rated Haunted House and Hayride Attractions to some much less frightening family fun, you’ll find your ideal Halloween activities right here in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Our Halloween Event Guides have been a major hit in the past, and this year, we’re bringing it back, with even more bone chilling fun!

You won’t find any tricks here, just a weekend full of Halloween fun & Ulster County treats for the whole family!

Woodstock Halloween Parade & Children’s Halloween Journey

Every year on Halloween, the village of Woodstock puts on it’s scariest…

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We’ve now officially left behind the summer of 2016, but we’re not too sure that the real estate market is ready to slow down after the normal summer season high… we’re still seeing plenty of new listings that are being added to the market every day here in Ulster County.

Here’s just some of the newest offerings that have hit the market this September!


22 Royal Oak Road, Stone Ridge

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In the hot-market hamlet of Stone Ridge (in the town of Marbletown) is where you’ll find 22 Royal Oak Road; a 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom contemporary ranch home that has been meticulously cared for by current owners and displays their pride of ownership in full force. An inviting, circular blacktopped…

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September has come to an end, and here at Taft Street Realty, it’s another month gone by of helping our clients move into their dream homes and move onto the next exciting chapter of their lives here in Ulster County. Let’s take a look and see what the Taft Street team was up to this month, shall we?

 570 Manorville Road, Saugerties 

570 Manorville Road in Saugerties closed on September 8th, 2016 for $290,000. This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom contemporary ranch sits on over 1 acre of private, wooded land in the Catskill Mountain range, making it the perfect mountain retreat to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The interior of this modern styled ranch has a European contemporary twist, open floor plan and lots of light streaming in from…

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School’s back in session, local farm stands and orchards are abuzz with visitors picking apples and pumpkins and soon the vibrant fall foliage will be peaking, covering our mountains and hillsides in a beautiful watercolor of hues. Ulster County is one of the best places to take in all the autumnal beauty of upstate New York, and when weekend visitors pour in from around the state (and beyond), Ulster is prepared to give them the show they were looking for… and a whole weekend-full of fun activities and festivals to boot. If you’re planning a leaf-peeping trip around Ulster County, or you’re a local looking for something fun to do with the family, you’ll want to take a look at our Fall Events Guide to maximize your fun this fall!

Our 2016 Summer…

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A magical creekside contemporary in the woods of Bearsville awaits new owners...


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Sitting on just over 2 ¼ acres of private, wooded splendor, you’ll feel transported to a magical place as you drive down the thickly tree-lined drive of 3294-3296 Route 212. The babbling Sawkill creek that runs alongside the home only adds to the mystical feel of this property, and with nearly ¼ mile of creek frontage, there is plenty of room to enjoy the waters year round.

  

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3294-3296 Route 212, Bearsville

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The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bluestone faced ranch has an overall contemporary and modern style to it, yet still fits seamlessly into its more rustic, country surroundings. In the main living area,…

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Taft Street Realty is happy to present even more Taft Street Clients who have bought and sold homes in Ulster County in the month of August! Let’s jump right in…

 

37 Emerick Street, Kingston

37 Emerick Street in the City of Kingston closed on August 4th, 2016 for $134,000. This sweet 2 bedroom, one bathroom, 1148 square foot home is located on .23 acres on a lightly traveled backstreet within the city of Kingston. This original circa 1875 home has been meticulously cared for by previous owners and has a newly renovated kitchen with new appliances, including an additional first floor half bath/ laundry room suite. However, the true highlight of this home is the oversized, deep and flat backyard that can be enjoyed from the back patio. The ample…

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It’s hard to believe it, but it feels that somehow summer has slipped through our fingers and we’re sitting here looking at the calendar in disbelief- ‘How could Labor Day weekend have come so quickly once again?’

It’s easy to see how the end of summer could have snuck up on us this year. The Hudson Valley’s extreme heat and humidity throughout August has had us in a permanent summer state of mind, yet with the first full week of September and the start of school only days away, we’ll all soon be trading in bathing suits and popsicles for pencils and pumpkin spice, whether we are ready or not!

If you’re not headed out of town or to the beach this Labor Day weekend, there’s still plenty to do right here to enjoy one final blast of summer and have…

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The Hudson Valley is known for its abundance of fertile farmland and contains lots of great farms, orchards, vineyards and therefore, inevitably, wonderful, fresh produce. Many high end culinary establishments in New York City looking for the freshest produce (be it fruits, veggies or cuts of meat) to build their menus upon will source ingredients from right here in Ulster County and the rest of the Hudson Valley alike. That being said, you don’t need to be a restaurateur to score some of the area’s best and freshest produce, meats, eggs, ciders, ales and wines. Much of the best of the Hudson Valley stays right here in the heart of the community for local consumption and while some of these products are probably offered at your local supermarket, the…

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