96 Plains Road, New Paltz, NY 12561 (MLS# 20262732)

96 Plains Road, New Paltz, NY 12561

$2,250,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 3,755 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 448,668 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,250,000 List Date: 5/27/2026 Last Modified: 6/01/2026

Overview

Description

Spanning 10.3 acres of peaceful woodland on bucolic Plains Road in New Paltz, this property maintains a deep connection with the natural landscape of the Wallkill River Valley. The property unfolds through multiple settings - the front yard's welcoming circular driveway under mature pine and oak trees; western views highlighting sunsets over the ridge; the enclosed pool and gardens hidden behind a vine-covered gate; the open and level grassy lawn; dappled shade over a garden of ferns; mowed pathways and mossy trails through the woods; a flowing stream crossed by a footbridge; and acres of untouched nature rising above the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. The main house, built in 1974 with an addition in 2001, is complemented by an accessory building and two-car garage. All three structures share a similar shape--the pitched, shingled roofs reminiscent of the Dutch colonial stone houses on historic Huguenot Street in the village of New Paltz. The main house is warm and inviting, offering ... (Read more) Spanning 10.3 acres of peaceful woodland on bucolic Plains Road in New Paltz, this property maintains a deep connection with the natural landscape of the Wallkill River Valley. The property unfolds through multiple settings - the front yard's welcoming circular driveway under mature pine and oak trees; western views highlighting sunsets over the ridge; the enclosed pool and gardens hidden behind a vine-covered gate; the open and level grassy lawn; dappled shade over a garden of ferns; mowed pathways and mossy trails through the woods; a flowing stream crossed by a footbridge; and acres of untouched nature rising above the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. The main house, built in 1974 with an addition in 2001, is complemented by an accessory building and two-car garage. All three structures share a similar shape--the pitched, shingled roofs reminiscent of the Dutch colonial stone houses on historic Huguenot Street in the village of New Paltz. The main house is warm and inviting, offering an entryway and a sunny sitting room just inside the front door. Tall casement windows and a stone fireplace add romance in the adjacent dining room. The heart of the home is the custom kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, six-burner range, two ovens, Italian ceramic tile, and a beautiful soapstone island that extends into the great room for gathering, cooking and connecting. Soaring ceilings and lots of natural light create a relaxing environment in the great room, with radiant heated ceramic tile floors underfoot and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. French doors open out to the bluestone patio and pool area, which includes dedicated areas for a kitchen garden, ornamental plantings, fire pit, the 14'x28' inground pool, and a charming low-walled sitting area tucked away near the garden gate. There is a convenient hallway off the living room with a half-bathroom and entry door from the patio. A bedroom with pool views and a full bathroom round out the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a haven--walk-in closets, hardwood floors, ridge views, sky lights with retractable shades, and a sitting area. The serene ensuite bathroom with jetted soaking tub, features radiant heat underfoot, a tiled walk-in shower, custom wood vanity with vessel sink, linen closet, and skylight overhead. The second level also includes a hall bathroom with tub, an office with a french door opening to a balcony, and a third bedroom with peekaboo views of Mohonk's Sky Top tower. The full basement provides plenty of storage space, and a whole house generator offers peace of mind. The adjacent accessory building--currently used as a therapeutic massage center--has three levels: a finished basement with living area, kitchenette, and half bath; main level with full bath, reception area, and treatment rooms; and elevated loft area, currently used as a library/office. The 2-car garage includes a second floor storage area. Beyond the grassy lawn, the trails on property lead to a tributary of the Wallkill River--sometimes rushing, sometimes lazily meandering--and beyond that the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, a bike/pedestrian trail which runs for miles in either direction and connects to the River to Ridge and Empire State Trail neworks. The property continues with approximately 3 acres located on the eastern side of the Rail Trail. Further recreational opportunities nearby include the kayak/canoe launch at Sojourner Truth Park, pickleball, basketball and tennis at Hasbrouck Park and SUNY New Paltz, and cross country skiing on the River to Ridge Trail. Nearby Water Street Market, Taliaferro Farms, and the colorful village of New Paltz are all close at hand for the essentials of local produce, cafes, restaurants and shops. Call to book a showing for this special property today.

Listing Details MLS# 20262732

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Full: 4
Bathrooms Half: 2
Above Grade Finished Area: 3155
Below Grade Finished Area: 600
Living Area: 3755
New Construction YN: No
Year Built: 1974
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 10.3
Basement YN: Yes
Fireplace YN: Yes
Fireplaces Total: Yes
Sign On Property YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 599.2

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Cape Cod Basement: Full Community Features: Pool Construction Materials: Cedar; Stone Cooling: Central Air Electric: 200+ Amp Service Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood Heating: Baseboard; Oil Laundry Features: Upper Level Lot Features: Landscaped; Level; Wooded Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Patio Pool Features: In Ground Roof: Asphalt Security Features: 24 Hour Security Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Considerations: See Remarks Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected View: Mountain(s) Water Source: Well Showing Requirements: Listing Agent Must Accompany

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2250000
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-27
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Owner Name: Grust
Occupant Type: Owner
Occupant Name: *** NEW LISTING ***
Lease Considered YN: No

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number: 96
Street Name: Plains
Street Suffix: Road
County: Ulster
State: NY
Zip Code: 12561
Town (Taxable): New Paltz

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Spanning 10.3 acres of peaceful woodland on bucolic Plains Road in New Paltz, this property maintains a deep connection with the natural landscape of the Wallkill River Valley. The property unfolds through multiple settings - the front yard's welcoming circular driveway under mature pine and oak trees; western views highlighting sunsets over the ridge; the enclosed pool and gardens hidden behind a vine-covered gate; the open and level grassy lawn; dappled shade over a garden of ferns; mowed pathways and mossy trails through the woods; a flowing stream crossed by a footbridge; and acres of untouched nature rising above the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. The main house, built in 1974 with an addition in 2001, is complemented by an accessory building and two-car garage. All three structures share a similar shape--the pitched, shingled roofs reminiscent of the Dutch colonial stone houses on historic Huguenot Street in the village of New Paltz. The main house is warm and inviting, offering an entryway and a sunny sitting room just inside the front door. Tall casement windows and a stone fireplace add romance in the adjacent dining room. The heart of the home is the custom kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, six-burner range, two ovens, Italian ceramic tile, and a beautiful soapstone island that extends into the great room for gathering, cooking and connecting. Soaring ceilings and lots of natural light create a relaxing environment in the great room, with radiant heated ceramic tile floors underfoot and a cozy wood-burning fireplace. French doors open out to the bluestone patio and pool area, which includes dedicated areas for a kitchen garden, ornamental plantings, fire pit, the 14'x28' inground pool, and a charming low-walled sitting area tucked away near the garden gate. There is a convenient hallway off the living room with a half-bathroom and entry door from the patio. A bedroom with pool views and a full bathroom round out the first floor. Upstairs, the primary suite is a haven--walk-in closets, hardwood floors, ridge views, sky lights with retractable shades, and a sitting area. The serene ensuite bathroom with jetted soaking tub, features radiant heat underfoot, a tiled walk-in shower, custom wood vanity with vessel sink, linen closet, and skylight overhead. The second level also includes a hall bathroom with tub, an office with a french door opening to a balcony, and a third bedroom with peekaboo views of Mohonk's Sky Top tower. The full basement provides plenty of storage space, and a whole house generator offers peace of mind. The adjacent accessory building--currently used as a therapeutic massage center--has three levels: a finished basement with living area, kitchenette, and half bath; main level with full bath, reception area, and treatment rooms; and elevated loft area, currently used as a library/office. The 2-car garage includes a second floor storage area. Beyond the grassy lawn, the trails on property lead to a tributary of the Wallkill River--sometimes rushing, sometimes lazily meandering--and beyond that the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, a bike/pedestrian trail which runs for miles in either direction and connects to the River to Ridge and Empire State Trail neworks. The property continues with approximately 3 acres located on the eastern side of the Rail Trail. Further recreational opportunities nearby include the kayak/canoe launch at Sojourner Truth Park, pickleball, basketball and tennis at Hasbrouck Park and SUNY New Paltz, and cross country skiing on the River to Ridge Trail. Nearby Water Street Market, Taliaferro Farms, and the colorful village of New Paltz are all close at hand for the essentials of local produce, cafes, restaurants and shops. Call to book a showing for this special property today.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27T12:41:39Z
Major Change Type: New Listing
Status Change Timestamp: 2026-05-27

More Information

Book Information

Liber/Book: 5061
Page: 74
Section: 94-2

Showing Information

Showing Attended YN: Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

911 Address: 96 Plains Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
Township: New Paltz
School District: New Paltz Central
General Tax: 3457
School Tax: 9522
Tax Annual Amount: 15583
Assessors Full Market Value: 698364
Tax Assessed Value: 384100
Tax Legal Description: 86.1-3-34
Parcel Number: 86.1-3-34
Tax Lot: 34
Tax Block: 3
Tax Exemptions YN: No
Zoning: R1
Directions: Main St New Paltz to Water St, to Plains. House on Left.

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Architectural Style

Cape Cod: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes

Community Features

Pool: Yes

Construction Materials

Cedar: Yes
Stone: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes

Electric

200+ Amp Service: Yes

Fireplace Features

Living Room: Yes
Wood Burning: Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile: Yes
Hardwood: Yes

Heating

Baseboard: Yes
Oil: Yes

Laundry Features

Upper Level: Yes

Lot Features

Landscaped: Yes
Level: Yes
Wooded: Yes

Other Structures

Garage(s): Yes

Parking Features

Off Street: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Pool Features

In Ground: Yes

Roof

Asphalt: Yes

Security Features

24 Hour Security: Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank: Yes

Showing Considerations

See Remarks: Yes

Utilities

Cable Connected: Yes
Electricity Connected: Yes

View

Mountain(s): Yes

Water Source

Well: Yes

Showing Requirements

Listing Agent Must Accompany: Yes

Listing Courtesy of Church Street Realty Services

Listing Agent: Keith Woodburn

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.