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