489 Forest Road
Wallkill, NY, 12589 $ 589,000
Bedrooms3 Baths1.0 Sq 1,292 Monthly Estimate*
$ 3,627
for $589,000 with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath. This 1,292 square foot home was built in 1953 on a lot size of 3.
This offering is as much about opportunity as it is about the home itself. Included is an adjacent 1.5-acre building lot with Board of Health approval for a four-bedroom residence—creating flexibility for future investment, resale, or a multi-generational setup. Paired with it is a 1950s Sears & Roebuck home that arrived in pieces on a train car over 70 years ago, now thoughtfully reimagined to honor its roots while embracing a clean, modern vibe. A full renovation in 2021 stripped away the dated layers and rebuilt the home into something that feels both intentional and enduring—inside and out, completely finished. From the moment you step inside, the feeling is immediate: familiar, settled, and easy. Vaulted ceilings lift the main living spaces, while original hardwood floors bring warmth and continuity. A fireplace anchors the living area, and the enclosed four-season porch extends the home in a way that feels natural, not added on. Every space flows with purpose, creating a layout that lives effortlessly. Set on 1.5 acres, the property opens up in all the right ways. The fenced backyard reads like a private park—mature trees overhead, a deck ready for grilling, and a fire pit area that invites gathering year-round. The detached two-car garage includes workshop space, and a charming outbuilding offers flexibility as a playhouse or garden shed. Behind the scenes, everything has been addressed—roof, windows, and efficient heat pump split systems mean comfort without compromise. The full basement is clean, dry, and well-organized, with laundry and updated mechanicals. This is what turnkey is supposed to feel like: a home with history, brought fully forward—paired with the kind of flexibility that’s increasingly hard to find.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities First Floor Bedroom Double Vanity High Ceilings Open Floorplan
Basement Full Storage Space Unfinished
Flooring Hardwood Laminate Tile
Fireplace Features Gas
Basement Features Full Storage Space Unfinished
Basement (Y/N) Y
Fireplace Y/N Y
Half Baths 0
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 1
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GeneralSewer Septic Tank
Heating Electric Heat Pump
Cooling Ductless
Utilities Electricity Connected Propane Water Connected
Appliances Dishwasher Dryer Gas Range Microwave Refrigerator Stainless Steel Appliance(s) Tankless Water Heater Washer Water Softener Owned
Garage Spaces 2
Architectural Style Ranch
Construction Materials Frame Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1953
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Parcel Number 4200-107.001-0002-007.002-0000
County Ulster County
Property Type Residential
Garage Y/N Y
Other Structures Shed(s)
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 1
Directions From Main St in Gardiner NY head east on Rt 44-55. Turn right onto Rt 32 and continue for 3 miles then turn right onto Forest Road. Continue 0.5 miles and #489 is a red house on the right.
High School Wallkill Senior High School
City Plattekill
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Wallkill
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Leptondale Elementary School
Property Attached Y/N N
Tax Annual Amount 10627
Middle/Junior High School John G Borden Middle School
Additional Parcels Y/N Y
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Wallkill
Elementary School District Wallkill
Tax Assessed Value 266300
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ExteriorFencing Back Yard
Parking Features Driveway Garage Driveway Garage
Water Source Well
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByCompass Greater Ny, LlcBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $3,627
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $886
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.25% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
Learn more about how to save NearbySingle family listings in Wallkill, NY
Average List Price $684,554
Percent of Sale Price 16%
About Wallkill, NY 17,371 Population
17% Since 2002
$ 76,298 Median Income
40.11 Median Age
29% Households with Children
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4100838 Elementary School
4101436 Middle School
Wallkill Senior High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 3/31/2026 | $589,000 | | Listed Price |