The Land Report: October 4, 2024
Your weekly review of the best listings in the Catskills and Hudson Valley
A beautiful fall weekend is almost here, and our weekly roundup of great, buildable land parcels arrives just in time for your upstate adventures.
Stamford
L4 Star Road Stamford, NY 12167
Price: $99,900
Acres: 44.2
County: Delaware
Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $100k
Required Land Improvement Projects: Survey, Clearing, Perc Test, Septic Design, Septic Install, Driveway Install, Well Install, Electric Install
Project Level: Medium
Why This Place Is Cool: Stunning vistas, mature trees, established trail systems, located just far enough away from Manhattan to feel like your really getting away from it all (2 hours 40 minutes from GW Bridge). Very low cost per acre for a stunning property.
Location: Stamford is a picturesque village in the heart of the Catskill Mountains. The headwaters of the West Branch Delaware River wind through the center of the village, creating a natural boundary. On the west side lies the town of Harpersfield, while the town of Stamford occupies the east. The majority of the village's charming homes and scenic landscapes are situated within the town of Stamford, offering a serene and idyllic setting for its residents.
How HUTS Would Design This Lot: This expansive parcel offers several cleared areas perfect for building. Our vision for the property is to create a campground-style retreat, featuring multiple small ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) thoughtfully arranged around a central parking area. These units would be connected by a network of informal trails, blending seamlessly into the natural landscape, providing a peaceful and rustic environment for guests to enjoy. This setup would be perfect as a family compound or a unique short-term rental opportunity, especially with creative programming to enhance the guest experience. Check out this in-progress ADU located in Andes!
Estimated Construction Costs for Four ADUS: $550k - $650k
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Callicoon
00 Kratz Road Callicoon, NY 12723
Price: $119,000
Acres: 5
County: Sullivan
Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $35k - $50k
Required Land Improvement Projects: Perc Test, Septic Design, Septic Install, Driveway Install, Well Install
Has electric on-site, survey completed
Project Level: Easy
Why This Place is Cool: Prime location in the heart of everything Western Sullivan County has to offer. Easily developable land in an ideal setting for a year-round home in a picturesque environment.
Location: Callicoon is definitely a HUTS team favorite in the western Catskills. This historic hamlet nestled right along the Delaware River will surely find a quick home in your heart. Outdoor enthusiasts, art aficionados, and micro distillery fans alike will all find something to appreciate about this town.
How HUTS Would Design This Lot : This lot is ideal for building a spacious country home, with the residence positioned toward the front near Kratz Road, complete with a welcoming entrance court. The home would feature a Big L design and a generous wraparound deck, perfect for enjoying the surrounding views. We would opt for a larger L shape, similar to our Churchtown Road project, which is a larger “forever home” that boasts 3100 square feet and a detached garage. One of the standout features of the property is the serene stream running through the middle, offering an excellent opportunity to add a charming footbridge for easy access to the rest of the land.
Estimated Home & Garage Construction Cost: $1.4M
Walton
Price: $180,000
Acres: 20.73
County: Delaware
Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $45 - $60k per each lot (4 lots total)
Required Land Improvement Projects: Perc Tests, Septic Designs, Septic Installs, Driveway Installs, Well Installs, Electrical Installs
Project Level: Medium to Hard, as this plan does involve developing 4 individual lots
Why This Place Is Cool: Significant work has already been done on this parcel, including a completed 4-lot subdivision, a central roundabout driveway entrance, and individual lot entrances. Solid foundation in place for a developer or partnership to build a small community of spec homes.
Location: Located right along the Delaware River, the Village of Walton is a quaint Victorian village in the Western Catskills, just two and a half hours from New York City.
How HUTS Would Design This Lot: This lot has already been subdivided into four, so a lot of the upfront hard work has already done! Our plan would be to develop different home styles based on the lot sizes. The largest lot would feature a 3 bedroom Village home, while the three smaller lots would be ideal for Mini Bar-style homes, like our Moose Aly Guest House project.
Estimated Construction Costs : Village Home - $550k. Mini Bar Homes - $405k. Total Construction Costs for all units : $1.7 - $1.9M
Jeffersonville
TBD Likel Road Jeffersonville, NY 12748
Price: $149,000
Acres: 4.93
County: Sullivan
Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $30k - $45k
Required Land Improvement Projects: Septic Install, Well Install, Electric Install
Driveway roughed in, perc test complete, septic system complete, lot is pre-cleared
Project Level: Easy
Why This Place Is Cool: So much work has already been completed here. Its a super buildable lot in a really desirable location. All around awesome opportunity at a good price.
Location: Jeffersonville is a quaint, historic village located in the western part of Sullivan County's Catskills. The village is conveniently situated near attractions such as the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, the Woodstock Museum, and the picturesque, recreational Delaware River. Along Main Street, you'll discover unique shopping options for art, antiques, and gifts, as well as fantastic dining spots to enjoy a meal. The HUTS team has spent many a coffee break at The Jeffersonville Bake Shop.
How HUTS Would Design This Lot : One of our favorite projects at the moment is Arrowhead Ridge Road. This Jeffersonville lot shares many similarities with that project in terms of its potential and ability to evolve with its owners over time. There is already a long, meandering driveway roughed in, creating a really magical arrival experience through the trees to a private spot that has already been cleared for a build site. We would build a Small L home here, making a perfect location for a weekend getaway — and maybe even a future full time home.
Estimated Home Construction Costs: $600k
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