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15 Unity Lane, New Paltz, NY 12561

$2,295,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 4,212 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,851,300 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,295,000 List Date: 2/19/2026 Last Modified: 2/19/2026

Description

A rare development opportunity in the Town of New Paltz, anchored by a substantial 4,200+ sq ft residence that includes a fully self-contained accessory 1-bedroom ADU apartment. Set on 42 wooded acres with attractive 1.5 acre zoning, the property supports the potential creation of approximately 15-17 residential building lots. Depending on final layout and engineering, lot sizes could range from 1.5 to 2.5 acres, allowing flexibility in density, design, and long-term positioning. The scale lends itself to a thoughtful mix of private building parcels, roadway infrastructure, and preserved buffer acreage. Underground utilities have already been extended to serve initial future lots, offering a meaningful head start and significantly reducing upfront infrastructure investment. The existing 2,900+ sq ft home (built in 1988), combined with the 1,300 sq ft apartment (1991) above the garage, offers over 4,200 sq ft of functional living space. Designed with multiple gathering areas, flexible rooms, and generous proportions throughout, the home balances openness with defined spaces. Hardwood floors, a stone fireplace anchoring the living room, well-placed skylights that draw in natural light, and expansive wraparound decking and covered front porch and decking on nearly all sides create a strong architectural presence. Multiple upper-level balcony decks extend the living space outdoors. The two-bay garage features radiant-heated floors, and several additional outbuildings provide substantial storage and utility. With such a solid structure, only personalization remains. This impressive home and property work well, not only as a primary residence, but also as an investment property, family compound, or development headquarters. The land itself is equally compelling. Bordered on two sides by municipal recreational lands, including the Ulster County Fairgrounds and the Town of New Paltz Field of Dreams athletic fields, with the Ulster County Pool is also within walking distance. Just minutes away, the River to Ridge Trail connects the Village directly to the Mohonk Preserve, known for world-class rock climbing and thousands of acres of protected landscape. The region is further linked by the Empire State Trail, reinforcing New Paltz's reputation as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The property offers an uncommon blend of privacy and proximity to community amenities. Located minutes from the Village, and approximately 30 minutes from Metro-North rail service, this offering combines scale, zoning, infrastructure, and location in a way that is increasingly rare in Ulster County. Large expansive well zoned parcels of this size and location rarely come to market.

More Information MLS# 20260659

Contract Information

Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Owner Name: Thompson Occupant Type: Owner Occupant Name: *** NEW LISTING *** Lease Considered YN: No Current Price: $2,295,000 Original List Price: 2295000 List Price: $2,295,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-18 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 15 Unity Lane Township: New Paltz School District: New Paltz Central General Tax: 5079 School Tax: 9099 Tax Annual Amount: 14178 Assessors Full Market Value: 881034 Tax Assessed Value: 511000 Tax Legal Description: 86.13-3-1.110 Parcel Number: 86.13-3-1.110 Tax Lot: 1.110 Tax Block: 3 Tax Exemptions YN: No Zoning: A15 Ag 1.5 Zoning Description: A15 Ag 1.5 acre min per lot Directions: From New Paltz Village, rt 299 W to left onto Libertyville, to right onto Unity Lane. Stay straight past last ranch on left and continue to very last house # 15 Unity Ln *** PLEASE NO DRIVE BYS***

General Property Information

Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 4212 Below Grade Finished Area: 0 Lot Size Acres: 42.5 New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Attached Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 3 Sign On Property YN: No Basement YN: Yes Fireplace YN: Yes Fireplaces Total: 1 Wood Stove YN: No List Price/SqFt: 544.87 Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Full: 3 Living Area: 4212 Year Built: 1988

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: A rare development opportunity in the Town of New Paltz, anchored by a substantial 4,200+ sq ft residence that includes a fully self-contained accessory 1-bedroom ADU apartment. Set on 42 wooded acres with attractive 1.5 acre zoning, the property supports the potential creation of approximately 15-17 residential building lots. Depending on final layout and engineering, lot sizes could range from 1.5 to 2.5 acres, allowing flexibility in density, design, and long-term positioning. The scale lends itself to a thoughtful mix of private building parcels, roadway infrastructure, and preserved buffer acreage. Underground utilities have already been extended to serve initial future lots, offering a meaningful head start and significantly reducing upfront infrastructure investment. The existing 2,900+ sq ft home (built in 1988), combined with the 1,300 sq ft apartment (1991) above the garage, offers over 4,200 sq ft of functional living space. Designed with multiple gathering areas, flexible rooms, and generous proportions throughout, the home balances openness with defined spaces. Hardwood floors, a stone fireplace anchoring the living room, well-placed skylights that draw in natural light, and expansive wraparound decking and covered front porch and decking on nearly all sides create a strong architectural presence. Multiple upper-level balcony decks extend the living space outdoors. The two-bay garage features radiant-heated floors, and several additional outbuildings provide substantial storage and utility. With such a solid structure, only personalization remains. This impressive home and property work well, not only as a primary residence, but also as an investment property, family compound, or development headquarters. The land itself is equally compelling. Bordered on two sides by municipal recreational lands, including the Ulster County Fairgrounds and the Town of New Paltz Field of Dreams athletic fields, with the Ulster County Pool is also within walking distance. Just minutes away, the River to Ridge Trail connects the Village directly to the Mohonk Preserve, known for world-class rock climbing and thousands of acres of protected landscape. The region is further linked by the Empire State Trail, reinforcing New Paltz's reputation as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The property offers an uncommon blend of privacy and proximity to community amenities. Located minutes from the Village, and approximately 30 minutes from Metro-North rail service, this offering combines scale, zoning, infrastructure, and location in a way that is increasingly rare in Ulster County. Large expansive well zoned parcels of this size and location rarely come to market.

Status Change Information

Status Change Timestamp: 2026-02-18 Major Change Timestamp: 2026-02-19T01:35:54Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Washer/Dryer: 1

Architectural Style

Colonial: 1

Basement

Full: 1 Interior Entry: 1 Unfinished: 1

Book Information

Liber/Book: 2926 Page: 009 Section: 86.13

Exterior Features

Balcony: 1 Garden: 1 Private Entrance: 1 Private Yard: 1 Storage: 1 Other: 1

Fireplace Features

Living Room: 1 Stone: 1 Wood Burning: 1

Flooring

Hardwood: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1

Laundry Features

Laundry Room: 1 Main Level: 1

Levels

Two: 1

Lot Features

Back Yard: 1 Front Yard: 1 Gentle Sloping: 1 Landscaped: 1 Level: 1 Many Trees: 1 Private: 1 Secluded: 1 Subdivide Possible: 1 Wooded: 1 See Remarks: 1

Other Structures

Garage(s): 1 Guest House: 1 Outbuilding: 1 Shed(s): 1 Storage: 1 See Remarks: 1

Parking Features

Additional Parking: 1 Driveway: 1 Garage Faces Side: 1 Private: 1 Workshop in Garage: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Covered: 1 Deck: 1 Front Porch: 1 Porch: 1 Rear Porch: 1 Side Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1 See Remarks: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1

Sewer

Septic Tank: 1

Showing Considerations

Limited Visibility From Road: 1 Occupied: 1 See Remarks: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Utilities

Underground Utilities: 1 See Remarks: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1 Appointment Only: 1 No Sign: 1 Showing Service: 1 See Remarks: 1

Showing Information

Showing Advance Notice: 24 Showing Instructions: ShowingTime

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 15 Street Name: Unity Street Suffix: Lane County: Ulster State: NY Zip Code: 12561 Town (Taxable): New Paltz

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Range; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Colonial Basement: Full; Interior Entry; Unfinished Exterior Features: Balcony; Garden; Private Entrance; Private Yard; Storage; Other Fireplace Features: Living Room; Stone; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood Heating: Forced Air Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Main Level Levels: Two Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Gentle Sloping; Landscaped; Level; Many Trees; Private; Secluded; Subdivide Possible; Wooded; See Remarks Other Structures: Garage(s); Guest House; Outbuilding; Shed(s); Storage; See Remarks Parking Features: Additional Parking; Driveway; Garage Faces Side; Private; Workshop in Garage Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Deck; Front Porch; Porch; Rear Porch; Side Porch; Wrap Around; See Remarks Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: Limited Visibility From Road; Occupied; See Remarks Structure Type: House Utilities: Underground Utilities; See Remarks Water Source: Well Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only; No Sign; Showing Service; See Remarks
Listing Courtesy of Taft Street Realty, Inc.
Listing Agent: Dylan Taft
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.