2159 Route 296

Hunter, NY
$ 5,900,000 Beds 3 Baths 3 Sq 5,300
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Mountain Top Estate !Private Air Strip! 555 acres !Truly one of kind property features a custom built Contempo, with awesome Mtn views. For aircraft enthusiasts, this property has its own registered 2600' private airstrip with 2 Hangers. Parcels of this nature remain in families for generations, and it is a rarity for one of this magnitude to come to market. Seems to be a remote and private part of the planet, yet it is so close and so accessible! This property is but a two hour drive from the city, but also sports its own registered private airstrip, 2600' long, with 2 hangers on the top of the mountain. Graced with a custom built contemporary home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full/2 half baths, with expansive and panoramic views of the Catskills, as well as a stone cottage reminiscent of a Hobbit House. For those seeking the recreational lifestyle, apart from a multiple of trailheads within a short drive, the Schohairie Creek, Stoney Clove, and the Esopus for the trout fisherman, or to ski and ride, Hunter Mountain Ski Resort is a five minute drive, and Windham Ski perhaps 15 minutes. This property is composed of 11 discrete parcels with over 2,000 feet of road frontage, primarily zoned Rural Residential, which allows a large variety of both permitted and special uses that would allow a fabulous palette of options for either the private compound or the commercial endeavour. Experience the best the Catskill Mountains can offer! This is one of the only large acreage listings available, this could be your only chance to buy this much acreage...... Main house measures 2872 sf plus 1000 finished basement Property is presently in Forest tax Program, which can be transferred with property or Seller will pay tax penalties for removing parcels from program. Hanger 1 measures 2304 sf Hanger 2 measures 4200 sf Cottage measures 449 sf

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  • Price
  • $ 5,900,000
  • City
  • Hunter
  • Bedrooms
  • 3
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Greene
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 2
  • Area
  • Greene
  • Lot Size
  • 555.47 Acres
  • Zip
  • 12442
  • Sqr Footage
  • 5,300
  • Year Built
  • 1980
  • Taxes
  • $ 6589
  • Style
  • Contemporary
  • MLS#
  • 20220267
Listed By: Nan Potter with Potter Realty.
Data Source: Ulster County MLS

Features

General

Sewer Septic Tank
Heating Baseboard
Roof Asphalt,Shingle
Appliances Refrigerator,Range Hood,Range,Exhaust Fan,Dishwasher
Garage Spaces 2
Patio/Porch Features Deck,Patio
Architectural Style Contemporary
Construction Materials Frame,Stone,Wood Siding
Year Built 1980
Electric 200+ Amp Service
View Mountain(s),Panoramic
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Greene
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage true
Garage Y/N true
Other Structures Second Residence
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City Hunter
High School District Hunter-Tannersville
Zoning Description RC
MLS Area Greene
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 24196273.2
Tax Annual Amount 6589
MLS Area Minor Greene
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 877900
Tax Lot 1
Legal Description 1,3,2159 Route 296

Interior Features

Interior Amenities Eat-in Kitchen
Basement Finished,Full
Flooring Carpet,Ceramic Tile
Fireplace Features Living Room,Stone
Heating Y/N true
Fireplace Y/N true
Half Baths 2
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 4

Exterior Features

Lot Features Level
Water Source Well
Lot Size Area 555.47
Building Area Total 5300
Lot Dimensions 613.27 AC
Lot Size Acres 555.47
Road Surface Type Gravel

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the Delmar, NY office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Middle School Unknown Middle School
High School Unknown High School

Price History

1/13/2026 Listed $5,900,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 12442

Price
AVG $860K
$5.9M
Taxes
AVG $5,106
$6,589
Year Built
AVG 1986
1980

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2159 Route 296 Hunter, NY is a Single Family Home for sale at $5900000 with 5300 sqft and a lot size of 555.47 Acres Acre(s). 2159 Route 296 Hunter has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1980. The property's zip code is 12442 which is in Hunter, NY

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