242 Main St Street, Germantown, NY 12526 (MLS# 20255325)

242 Main St Street, Germantown, NY 12526

$1,150,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,636 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 239,580 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,150,000 List Date: 10/27/2025 Last Modified: 4/26/2026

Overview

Description

A Germantown Gem on Main Street. Well-preserved historic farmhouse with 5.5 acres in the heart of Germantown's hamlet is looking for its next steward. Once part of a 19th-century farmstead, this rare opportunity combines a c.1860 Victorian farmhouse and barn with period charm, history, and a prime location. An impressive property first occupied by Edmond Rockefeller, both house and barn retain their rich architectural character and comprise a substantial in-town offering of parklike lawn stretching to wooded acreage. With old growth maples and pines contributing to the country feel, this gracious home has perfectly maintained its original architectural details. The front entrance greets you with uniquely carved double doors and a veranda that wraps around and is flanked by classic pillars and detailed scrollwork. A sprawling first floor offers ample rooms and options for a creative, open flow. The spacious kitchen includes a picturesque dining area that looks back on the rolling lawn. ... (Read more) A Germantown Gem on Main Street. Well-preserved historic farmhouse with 5.5 acres in the heart of Germantown's hamlet is looking for its next steward. Once part of a 19th-century farmstead, this rare opportunity combines a c.1860 Victorian farmhouse and barn with period charm, history, and a prime location. An impressive property first occupied by Edmond Rockefeller, both house and barn retain their rich architectural character and comprise a substantial in-town offering of parklike lawn stretching to wooded acreage. With old growth maples and pines contributing to the country feel, this gracious home has perfectly maintained its original architectural details. The front entrance greets you with uniquely carved double doors and a veranda that wraps around and is flanked by classic pillars and detailed scrollwork. A sprawling first floor offers ample rooms and options for a creative, open flow. The spacious kitchen includes a picturesque dining area that looks back on the rolling lawn. A light-filled dining room highlights classic Victorian elements, with a stunning inlaid floor, an arched bay window with stained glass, and opens to the veranda. The upstairs features a gracious floor plan with four large bedrooms, wide board plank floors, and a layout that allows for privacy and the opportunity to create a sitting room, dressing room, or office. Adjacent to the home sits a detached barn that invites restoration with vision and versatility. There has been the improvement of a roomy office space and bathroom. An additional updated area allows for equipment and seasonal storage. Another well-preserved portion of the original hay barn includes a workshop and upper storage area. Zoned for mixed use, there is the opportunity to utilize this property commercially, allowing you to live and work in a location that combines country and convenience. Well situated just steps from the hamlet, you can enjoy living and working with the ease of walking to town—just steps from Otto's Market, specialty shops, Universal Café at The Central House Hotel, and the post office. Ideally located between Amtrak stations in Rhinecliff and Hudson, this Main Street jewel is a rare offering. Many know this area to be an incredible hub for those who enjoy a rural landscape, farm-to-table food, and close access to many offerings in the Hudson Valley. Germantown is a welcoming community with small-town charm where you can live out your country dream.

Listing Details MLS# 20255325

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 2636
Living Area: 2636
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1860
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres: 5.5
Basement YN: Yes
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 436.27
Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Free-Standing Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washer Architectural Style: Victorian Attic Features: Floored; Stand Up Basement: Concrete Construction Materials: Frame Electric: 200+ Amp Service Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Linoleum; Parquet; Wood Foundation Details: Combination Heating: Oil; Steam Laundry Features: Upper Level Lot Features: Back Yard; Many Trees; Meadow Other Structures: Barn(s); Garage(s) Parking Features: Driveway; Workshop in Garage Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Side Porch; Wrap Around Possession: Close Of Escrow Roof: Asphalt; Shingle Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Well Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice; Appointment Only Documents Available: Survey Room Types: Bathroom; Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Office

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1300000
Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-26
Availability Date: 2025-10-27
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Elizabeth Dougher Irv Trust
Occupant Type: Owner
Lease Considered YN: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 242
Street Name: Main St
Street Suffix: Street
County: Columbia
State: NY
Zip Code: 12526
Town (Taxable): Germantown

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: A Germantown Gem on Main Street. Well-preserved historic farmhouse with 5.5 acres in the heart of Germantown's hamlet is looking for its next steward. Once part of a 19th-century farmstead, this rare opportunity combines a c.1860 Victorian farmhouse and barn with period charm, history, and a prime location. An impressive property first occupied by Edmond Rockefeller, both house and barn retain their rich architectural character and comprise a substantial in-town offering of parklike lawn stretching to wooded acreage. With old growth maples and pines contributing to the country feel, this gracious home has perfectly maintained its original architectural details. The front entrance greets you with uniquely carved double doors and a veranda that wraps around and is flanked by classic pillars and detailed scrollwork. A sprawling first floor offers ample rooms and options for a creative, open flow. The spacious kitchen includes a picturesque dining area that looks back on the rolling lawn. A light-filled dining room highlights classic Victorian elements, with a stunning inlaid floor, an arched bay window with stained glass, and opens to the veranda. The upstairs features a gracious floor plan with four large bedrooms, wide board plank floors, and a layout that allows for privacy and the opportunity to create a sitting room, dressing room, or office. Adjacent to the home sits a detached barn that invites restoration with vision and versatility. There has been the improvement of a roomy office space and bathroom. An additional updated area allows for equipment and seasonal storage. Another well-preserved portion of the original hay barn includes a workshop and upper storage area. Zoned for mixed use, there is the opportunity to utilize this property commercially, allowing you to live and work in a location that combines country and convenience. Well situated just steps from the hamlet, you can enjoy living and working with the ease of walking to town—just steps from Otto's Market, specialty shops, Universal Café at The Central House Hotel, and the post office. Ideally located between Amtrak stations in Rhinecliff and Hudson, this Main Street jewel is a rare offering. Many know this area to be an incredible hub for those who enjoy a rural landscape, farm-to-table food, and close access to many offerings in the Hudson Valley. Germantown is a welcoming community with small-town charm where you can live out your country dream.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T21:01:42Z
Major Change Type: Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-04-20T21:01:42Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-10-27

More Information

Book Information

Liber/Book: 1012
Page: 468
Section: No

Showing Information

Showing Attended YN: Yes
Showing Instructions: Show by appointment only. Call listing agent Rachel Levine 646-709-6353

Room Types

Bathroom Level: Second
Den Level: Main
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry Level: Second
Living Room Level: Main
Office Level: First
Bathroom: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Den: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Office: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 242 Main Street
Township: Germantown
School District: Germantown Central Schools
General Tax: 4115
School Tax: 6266
Tax Annual Amount: 10381
Assessors Full Market Value: 811780
Tax Assessed Value: 478950
Tax Legal Description: Single Family Residence
Parcel Number: 158.4-3-8
Tax Lot: 3
Tax Block: 8
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: Mixed Use
Zoning Description: Hamlet Mixed Use
Directions: From 9G proceed through town, house is on left, between Church Ave and Hover Ave.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Free-Standing Gas Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Trash Compactor: Yes
Washer: Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Attic Features

Floored: Yes
Stand Up: Yes

Basement

Concrete: Yes

Construction Materials

Frame: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Flooring

Carpet: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Linoleum: Yes
Parquet: Yes
Wood: Yes

Foundation Details

Combination: Yes

Heating

Oil: Yes
Steam: Yes

Laundry Features

Upper Level: Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard: Yes
Many Trees: Yes
Meadow: Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s): Yes
Garage(s): Yes

Parking Features

Driveway: Yes
Workshop in Garage: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: Yes
Side Porch: Yes
Wrap Around: Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes
Shingle: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Documents Available

Survey: Yes

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: Yes
Appointment Only: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Remarks
Kitchen	Main
Dining Room	Main
Den	Main
Living Room	Main
Bath Half	Main
Bedroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bedroom	Second
Bathroom	Second
Bath Half	Second
Laundry	Second
Office	First	Office in detached barn
Bathroom	First	Full bath in detached barn office

Listing Courtesy of Patricia A. Hinkein Realty

Listing Agent: Rachel Levine

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.