4197 County Highway 26
Colchester, NY, 13782 $ 889,000
Bedrooms7 Baths4.0 Sq 3,844 Monthly Estimate*
$ 5,613
for $889,000 with 7 bedrooms and 4 full baths. This 3,844 square foot home was built in 1970 on a lot size of 268.
Escape to your own private Catskills sanctuary with this remarkable 268±-acre property offering the perfect balance of comfort, recreation, and investment potential. Featuring two homes, three stocked ponds, meandering streams, a carriage barn, horse stable, multiple garages, and miles of trails, this one-of-a-kind estate is designed for those who appreciate the outdoors and value privacy. The main residence offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including three bedrooms on the first floor for convenient single-level living. The spacious layout features an open living and dining area, a kitchen-family room combination, a cozy fireplace, and a Kitchen Queen wood-burning stove. Enjoy peaceful mornings on the private balcony off the primary suite or entertain on the expansive deck overlooking the surrounding countryside. Tucked away up the hill, the second home, built in 2014, includes 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an open-concept floor plan, a fireplace, Kitchen Queen stove, and a welcoming front porch with tranquil pond views. The property is thoughtfully equipped for country living with multiple garages, barns, a carriage barn, horse stable, and an automated chicken coop setup. Enrolled in the NY 480A Forestry Management Program, the land offers reduced property taxes, sustainable forest management, and future timber income that will need to be harvested before the end of the year. This extraordinary property is move-in ready and ideal as a private family compound, full-time homestead, recreational retreat, or an income-producing investment through vacation rentals, hunting, timber, or event opportunities. Opportunities to own a property of this scale, versatility, and beauty are truly rare.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities CeilingFans Furnished SeparateFormalLivingRoom CountryKitchen KitchenIsland KitchenFamilyRoomCombo SlidingGlassDoors Storage BathInPrimaryBedroom MainLevelPrimary
Basement Full
Flooring Carpet Laminate Varies
Furnished Y/N Furnished
Total Fireplaces 4
Total Stories 2
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Heating Y/N Yes
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Half Baths 0
Laundry Features InBasement MainLevel
Total Bedrooms 7
Main Level Bedrooms 6
Main Level Bathrooms 3
Total Baths 4
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GeneralSewer SepticTank
Heating Propane ForcedAir
Utilities ElectricityConnected
Possession CloseOfEscrow
Roof Asphalt Metal Shingle
Appliances Dryer Dishwasher ElectricWaterHeater GasOven GasRange Microwave Refrigerator Washer
Garage Spaces 7.0
Patio/Porch Features Balcony Deck
Architectural Style TwoStory
Construction Materials VinylSiding
School District Downsville
Year Built 1970
Stories Count 2
Township Not Applicable
Levels Two
Property Subtype SingleFamilyResidence
County Delaware
Property Type Residential
Attached Garage Yes
Garage Y/N Yes
Other Structures Barns Outbuilding Other PoultryCoop Sheds Storage
Total Rooms 18
Full Baths 4
Status Active
Directions From Hamden take County Highway 26 towards Downsville. in 3 miles property is on the right. See sign.
City Colchester
Senior Community Y/N No
High School District Downsville
Number Of Units Total 0
MLS Area Colchester-122400
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 461736.0
Year Built Details Existing
Tax Annual Amount 6309.0
Property Condition Resale
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Downsville
Elementary School District Downsville
Tax Assessed Value 490237
TaxOtherAnnualAssessmentAmount 0.0
Tax Lot 3
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ExteriorExterior Amenities Balcony DirtDriveway Deck GravelDriveway PropaneTankOwned
Parking Features Attached Detached Electricity Garage
Lot Features Agricultural IrregularLot Secluded
Water Source Spring
Lot Size Area 268.0
Foundation Details Block
Building Area Total 3844.0
Lot Dimensions 1635X4752
Lot Size Acres 268.0
Waterfront Y/N No
Door Features SlidingDoors
Road Frontage Type MainThoroughfare
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByColdwell Banker Timberland PropertiesBroker
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $5,613
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $526
- Monthly Home Insurance
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Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% 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.
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Percent of Sale Price 64%
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-2% Since 2002
$ 45,750 Median Income
52.04 Median Age
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4122695 Elementary School
4122856 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 7/31/2026 | $889,000 | | Listed Price |