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242 Main St Street, Germantown, NY 12526

$1,300,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,636 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 239,580 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 10/27/2025 Last Modified: 11/26/2025

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. 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.

More Information MLS# 20255325

Contract Information

Availability Date: 2025-10-27 Accessory Dwelling Unit YN: No Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Owner Name: Elizabeth Dougher Irv Trust Occupant Type: Owner Lease Considered YN: No Current Price: $1,300,000 Original List Price: 1300000 List Price: $1,300,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2025-10-26 Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

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.

General Property Information

Bathrooms Half: 2 Above Grade Finished Area: 2636 Below Grade Finished Area: 0 Lot Size Acres: 5.5 New Construction YN: No Garage YN: Yes Attached Garage YN: No Garage Spaces: 1 Sign On Property YN: Yes Basement YN: Yes List Price/SqFt: 493.17 Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Full: 2 Living Area: 2636 Year Built: 1860

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

Status Change Timestamp: 2025-10-27 Major Change Timestamp: 2025-10-27T20:23:10Z Major Change Type: New Listing

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Free-Standing Gas Range: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Trash Compactor: 1 Washer: 1

Architectural Style

Victorian: 1

Attic Features

Floored: 1 Stand Up: 1

Basement

Concrete: 1

Book Information

Liber/Book: 1012 Page: 468 Section: 0

Construction Materials

Frame: 1

Electric

200+ Amp Service: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Linoleum: 1 Parquet: 1 Wood: 1

Foundation Details

Combination: 1

Heating

Oil: 1 Steam: 1

Laundry Features

Upper Level: 1

Lot Features

Back Yard: 1 Many Trees: 1 Meadow: 1

Other Structures

Barn(s): 1 Garage(s): 1

Parking Features

Driveway: 1 Workshop in Garage: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch: 1 Side Porch: 1 Wrap Around: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Roof

Asphalt: 1 Shingle: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Documents Available

Survey: 1

Showing Requirements

24 Hour Notice: 1 Appointment Only: 1

Showing Information

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

Room Types

Bathroom: 1 Bathroom Level: Second Bedroom: 1 Den: 1 Den Level: Main Dining Room: 1 Dining Room Level: Main Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Laundry: 1 Laundry Level: Second Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: Main Office: 1 Office Level: First

Location Tax and Legal

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

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

Room Information

Kitchen Level: Main Dining Room Level: Main Den Level: Main Living Room Level: Main Bath Half Level: Main Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Bedroom Level: Second Bathroom Level: Second Bath Half Level: Second Laundry Level: Second Office Level: First Remarks: Office in detached barn Bathroom Level: First Remarks: Full bath in detached barn office
Listing Courtesy of Patricia A. Hinkein Realty
Listing Agent: Rachel Levine
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.