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Ulster County NY Real Estate UpdateStone Ridge NY SOLD Market Report - Ulster County Homes for Sale - Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the sale of one of our listings, 25 Alan Street, Stone Ridge NY 12484. This 1,104 square foot 3BDR / 2BTH closed on July 17, 2012 for $164,000. A charming single-level ranch in a great location, 25 Alan St is within walking distance to the various shops & restaurants of Stone Ridge NY. Featuring a back deck and a nice backyard, this home is ready to go for summertime fun!

The convenience of having Stone Ridge NY (one of Ulster County's most charming towns) just minutes away is a key feature of recently SOLD 25 Alan St. Historic High Falls NY and trendy Rosendale NY are also nearby, providing even more dining & shopping options. A prime location…

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14 Cambridge Court Highland NY 125283 Bedroom Townhomes For Sale, Highland NY Real Estate Listings - Calling all bachelors, retirees, and 1st time home buyers! Taft Street Realty is happy to present 14 Cambridge Court Highland, NY 12528. This 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom townhome is move-in ready and offers the convenience of living in Highland NY. Recently reduced to $209,000, 14 Cambridge Court is affordable and just waiting for a new owner!

Hardwood floors and a comfortable layout add an airy feel to this well-built Highland NY townhome for sale. 3 bedrooms provide more than enough room for a family, or a bachelor looking for the ultimate pad! Hassle-free and easy to maintain, this home also works well for a retiree looking to downsize. A fenced-in backyard and mature landscaping complete the…

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Ulster County NY Real Estate UpdateUlster County NY Homes For Sale, Shawangunk SOLD Update, 2449 Bruynswick Road. Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be SOLD to one of our clients, 2449 Bruynswick Rd in Wallkill NY. This 1,806 square foot 5BDR / 3.5BTH closed on June 22, 2012 for $159,000. A large and spacious cape cod on 3.5 acres, 2449 Bruynswick Rd. offered plenty of home for a great price! A quiet and peaceful location in the beautiful area of Wallkill NY made this the ideal Upstate NY weekend retreat!

Space, privacy, & the great outdoors are the name of the game for recently SOLD 2449 Bruynswick Rd. A finished basement, sun room, and 3.5 bathrooms make this home perfect for entertaining and/or a family! Enjoy the outdoors on 3.5 acres; plenty of room to garden,…

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SOLD New Paltz NY HomeTaft Street Realty is pleased to announce our latest SOLD listing, 608 Rte. 32 North in New Paltz NY.This 2300 square foot 4BDR / 3BTH closed on June 8, 2012 for $290,000. Sited on over 5 private, wooded acres, this home sold just in time for summer! ATV's anyone? Plus, being just outside of the town of New Paltz NY, the new owners have plenty of dining options (if they're not outside BBQ'ing on their back deck that is!) Hey buyers, missed this one? Don't worry! There are plenty more amazing New Paltz NY homes for sale.

This may have been the deal of Summer 2012 in Ulster County NY real estate! A large detached garage, wraparound porch, and convenient yet private setting all add to the appeal and value of this home. Ideal for nature lovers, it's just…

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Homes For Sale In Highland NY Brought To You By Taft Street RealtyTaft Street Realty presents our newest listing at 450 N. Elting Corners Rd. Highland NY. Head up a long driveway to this hilltop contemporary in a secluded, private, 3 acre wooded setting. This 3 bedroom 2 bath gem has a very cool vibe. Private yet convenient, this home works great for both weekend and full time use. The open floor plan & updated kitchen are the perfect combo making 450 N. Elting Corners Rd. an entertainer's dream. Did we mention the lower level with an office and separate home theater? With approximately 600 square feet (not included in total square footage), the lower level offers plenty of space for that oversized flat screen TV and much more!

Beautiful 3 BDR 2 BTH Contemporary On 3 Private Acres

Perfect for a nature lover or…

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New Paltz NY Homes For SaleNational Geographic recently added New Paltz NY to its 2012 list of “America’s Best Adventure Towns”. The National Geographic Society has been a respected authority on science, education, and preservation since the late 1800’s. To be featured by such an organization is recognition of New Paltz’s unique and unparalleled natural beauty. The “Adventure” part of the name is well known and well earned! The rugged Shawangunk Mountain Range which juts along the horizon in New Paltz offers world-class climbing and hiking. The, “Gunks”, as they are commonly known, as well as the nearby Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska State Park have over 100 miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, and climbing. New York City urbanites, families, young people, and the world’s…

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14 Cambridge CT Highland NY 1Taft Street Realty presents our latest listing at 14 Cambridge Court Highland NY. This well built town home is in an ideal location for commuters. The hassle-free living offered by this 3BDR, 2.5 BTH works perfectly for a retiree, 1st time buyer, or busy bachelor. Offered at $218,000 this home is affordable and super convenient!

Highland NY Townhome With Character and Comfortable Layout

This Highland NY townhome has broad appeal. It's just the right size for a retiree and the perfect starter home for a 1st timer. You can start a family here with 3 bedrooms, or design the ultimate bachelor pad! Hardwood floors accentuate the open and comfortable layout. A fenced-in back yard is perfect for BBQ'ing, and gives kids and pets a safe place to play. Mature…

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taft_logoThere is a strong connection between Ulster County NY real estate and the housing market down in New York City. A large (and growing) number of buyers looking for homes for sale in Ulster County are New Yorkers. As noted recently in the New York Times, rents in Manhattan have reached an all time high, leaving many New Yorkers to wonder if now is the time to leave the city for good. Living in Ulster County, you can have the best of both worlds; that is, if you're qualified. Though it remains one of the best times in recent memory to buy real estate, it is also one of the toughest times to secure a mortgage. So people may want to get out of that lease, but just can't get a loan to buy their own place. With less people able to buy, can the rent just keep…

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uc_400Ulster County NY is an amazing place to live! A very diverse selection of homes for sale in Ulster County are available depending on your tastes, lifestyle and budget. A virtual paradise for the outdoors type; mountains, rivers, forests, and creeks provide endless options for activities during any season. With New York City less than 2 hours away, we get alot of the culture, arts, and dining that naturally migrates north from the Big Apple. It's an added perk that comes with being close to the most influential (and coolest!) city in the world. Of course each and every town in Ulster County is cool in its own way, but here's a quick look at what many consider to be the 5 coolest and certainly most popular towns in the area!

Saugerties NY

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6 Washington Ave1Taft Street Realty presents our latest listing at 6 Washington Avenue Kingston NY. This spacious 2-story is sited in a very convenient location, close to Downtown Kingston and the waterfront, and within walking distance to Uptown Kingston and the historic Stockade District! Listed at $219,000 this home is very well maintained and ready for a new owner!

Kingston NY 2-Story With a Great Layout & Flow

Well proportioned rooms contribute to the great layout and flow of this 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bathroom home. High ceilings, hardwood floors throughout, and a large master bedroom complete the interior. The outside has mature plantings in front with a blacktop driveway, while out back is a fenced in backyard with plenty of green grass for the kids to play! A nice…

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