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831 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon, NY 12508

$1,750,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 15,246 Status: Active
Current Price: $1,750,000 List Date: 2/09/2026 Last Modified: 2/11/2026

Overview

Description

Experience a rare blend of historic charm and modern luxury in this graceful circa 1900 Dutch Colonial Revival, nestled just minutes from Beacon's lively Main Street. Six spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, ideal for comfortable family living or hosting guests. Original period details: Soaring ceilings, restored hardwood floors creaking gently underfoot, intricate woodwork, and elegant trim evoke classic sophistication. Inviting front porch with a stately covered entry and the original Dutch door barn door, framed by glass sidelights—perfect for relaxing with coffee as you watch the sunrise. Modern kitchen with a central island and prep sink seamlessly flows into a formal dining room, a sunlit living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a cozy sitting room, all designed for both everyday comfort and festive gatherings. Bedrooms are thoughtfully situated at each corner of the upper floors, offering privacy, architectural harmony, and tranquil garden or mountain views. Full basement and attic provide generous space for seasonal items and belongings. Expansive rear covered porch overlooking a fully fenced, lushly landscaped backyard. Extensive blue stone patio for stylish open-air entertaining. Wood-burning fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a natural gas grill—imagine the aroma of grilled fare mingling with fresh-cut grass. Sparkling 16' x 36' heated saltwater pool (2020) set among manicured gardens, where sun-warmed stone meets the gentle scent of blooming flowers and laughter drifts from lively summer gatherings. Private circular driveway for effortless arrivals. Stroll to Main Street's renowned restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and vibrant art galleries—the Dia Beacon museum and local farmer's market are just minutes away. Close proximity to scenic parks and the Mount Beacon trailhead, offering endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying panoramic Hudson Valley views. Convenient access to schools, playgrounds, and public transportation, including the Metro-North station for easy commutes to New York City. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience in one of Beacon's most sought-after neighborhoods. Whether you're hosting lively poolside parties or savoring quiet mornings on the porch, this residence invites you to create a lifetime of cherished memories.

Listing Details MLS# 20260514

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
6
Rooms Total
10
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
2
Above Grade Finished Area
3135
Below Grade Unfinished Area
750
Living Area
3000
Accessibility Features YN
No
New Construction YN
No
Year Built
1900
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.35
Flood Plain YN
No
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
Fireplace YN
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Wood Stove YN
No
Spa YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Sign On Property YN
Yes
List Price/SqFt
583.33
Bathrooms Half
0
Below Grade Finished Area
0

Property Features

Appliances: Built-In Freezer; Built-In Range; Built-In Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer; Washer/Dryer Architectural Style: Colonial Attic Features: Walk-In Attic Basement: Partial Construction Materials: Brick Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Barbecue; Fire Pit; Gas Grill; Lighting; Outdoor Grill; Rain Gutters Fencing: Back Yard; Fenced; Wood Fireplace Features: Family Room Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar Heating: Baseboard Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Chandelier; Soaking Tub; Whirlpool Tub Lot Features: Back Yard; City Lot; Landscaped Other Equipment: Generator Parking Features: Asphalt; Circular Driveway; Drive Through Patio And Porch Features: Covered; Front Porch; Patio; Rear Porch Plumbing: Mixed Pool Features: In Ground; Salt Water Roof: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Natural Gas Connected; Sewer Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Public

Contract Information

Original List Price
1750000
Listing Contract Date
2026-02-09
Availability Date
2026-02-09
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name
Balter
Occupant Type
Owner
Occupant Name
*** NEW LISTING ***
Lease Considered YN
No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
831
Street Name
Wolcott
Street Suffix
Avenue
County
Dutchess
State
NY
Zip Code
12508
Town (Taxable)
Beacon

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Experience a rare blend of historic charm and modern luxury in this graceful circa 1900 Dutch Colonial Revival, nestled just minutes from Beacon's lively Main Street. Six spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms, ideal for comfortable family living or hosting guests. Original period details: Soaring ceilings, restored hardwood floors creaking gently underfoot, intricate woodwork, and elegant trim evoke classic sophistication. Inviting front porch with a stately covered entry and the original Dutch door barn door, framed by glass sidelights—perfect for relaxing with coffee as you watch the sunrise. Modern kitchen with a central island and prep sink seamlessly flows into a formal dining room, a sunlit living room with a wood-burning fireplace, and a cozy sitting room, all designed for both everyday comfort and festive gatherings. Bedrooms are thoughtfully situated at each corner of the upper floors, offering privacy, architectural harmony, and tranquil garden or mountain views. Full basement and attic provide generous space for seasonal items and belongings. Expansive rear covered porch overlooking a fully fenced, lushly landscaped backyard. Extensive blue stone patio for stylish open-air entertaining. Wood-burning fire pit and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a natural gas grill—imagine the aroma of grilled fare mingling with fresh-cut grass. Sparkling 16' x 36' heated saltwater pool (2020) set among manicured gardens, where sun-warmed stone meets the gentle scent of blooming flowers and laughter drifts from lively summer gatherings. Private circular driveway for effortless arrivals. Stroll to Main Street's renowned restaurants, eclectic boutiques, and vibrant art galleries—the Dia Beacon museum and local farmer's market are just minutes away. Close proximity to scenic parks and the Mount Beacon trailhead, offering endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and enjoying panoramic Hudson Valley views. Convenient access to schools, playgrounds, and public transportation, including the Metro-North station for easy commutes to New York City. This exceptional home offers the perfect blend of timeless elegance and modern convenience in one of Beacon's most sought-after neighborhoods. Whether you're hosting lively poolside parties or savoring quiet mornings on the porch, this residence invites you to create a lifetime of cherished memories.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-02-09T19:08:06Z
Major Change Type
New Listing
Status Change Timestamp
2026-02-09

More Information

Book Information

Liber/Book
22017
Page
5250
Section
6.54

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address
831 Wolcott Ave, Beacon, NY 12508-4257,
Township
City of Beacon
Zip Code +4
4257
School District
Beacon City School District
Elementary School
Sargent School
General Tax
5723
School Tax
8723
Tax Annual Amount
14446
Tax Year
2025
Assessors Full Market Value
753000
Tax Assessed Value
753000
Tax Legal Description
Single Family Resid
Parcel Number
6.54.46.141
Tax Lot
141
Tax Block
46
Tax Exemptions YN
No
Zoning
R1-10
Zoning Description
Single Family Resid
Directions
From Beacon Main St - Head northwest on Main St toward N Chestnut St, Turn left at the 1st cross street onto S Chestnut St, Turn left onto Wolcott Ave 831 on the right.

Appliances

Built-In Freezer
Yes
Built-In Range
Yes
Built-In Refrigerator
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Oven
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Washer/Dryer
Yes

Architectural Style

Colonial
Yes

Attic Features

Walk-In Attic
Yes

Basement

Partial
Yes

Construction Materials

Brick
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service
Yes

Exterior Features

Barbecue
Yes
Fire Pit
Yes
Gas Grill
Yes
Lighting
Yes
Outdoor Grill
Yes
Rain Gutters
Yes

Fencing

Back Yard
Yes
Fenced
Yes
Wood
Yes

Fireplace Features

Family Room
Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Hardwood
Yes

Foundation Details

Brick/Mortar
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Chandelier
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Whirlpool Tub
Yes

Lot Features

Back Yard
Yes
City Lot
Yes
Landscaped
Yes

Other Equipment

Generator
Yes

Parking Features

Asphalt
Yes
Circular Driveway
Yes
Drive Through
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Covered
Yes
Front Porch
Yes
Patio
Yes
Rear Porch
Yes

Plumbing

Mixed
Yes

Pool Features

In Ground
Yes
Salt Water
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Structure Type

House
Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected
Yes
Natural Gas Connected
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes

View

Mountain(s)
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes
Listing Courtesy of Windsor Realty Services, Inc.
Listing Agent: Nicola Friedman
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.