$1,700,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025

161 Whalesback Rd Red Hook, NY 12571

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,490 Sq Ft
657,756 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$310 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Linden Avenue Middle School Rated A-
  • 15.1 Acre Lot
  • Private Lot

About This Home

As of September 2025

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a breathtaking, fully renovated 5,500 sq ft converted barn in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Nestled on 15 private, picturesque acres in the safety and tranquility of Red Hook, NY, this extraordinary 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home seamlessly blends historic charm with modern luxury.
Originally built in 1900, the barn has been thoughtfully transformed to preserve its character—soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and expansive open spaces—while offering every contemporary convenience. The home features a gracious open floor plan, oversized rooms, and a stunning in-ground pool with a flagstone patio, perfect for entertaining or peaceful country living.
Designed for both relaxation and productivity, the home also includes plenty of room for an office, a spacious game/family room, gym, studio, or guest space. Whether you're working remotely, hosting family and friends, or simply unwinding, this home offers space for every lifestyle.
Set in the center of equestrian country, this location offers unrivaled access to world-class destinations including Mashomack Preserve Club, Tamarack Preserve, and several notable new clubs emerging in the area. Families will appreciate proximity to top-tier public and private schools, a variety of excellent children’s camps, and some of the best skiing in the region. The vibrant local culture is further enriched by nearby Bard and Vassar Colleges, bringing world-class arts and events to your doorstep.
Conveniently located just minutes from the charming villages of Red Hook and Rhinebeck, 20 minutes to Hudson and Pine Plains, 30 minutes to Millbrook, and less than an hour to the Berkshires. You're also just 10 minutes from the Amtrak station with direct service to NYC, and under two hours away by car.
This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ann Stettner

Neil Charles Real Estate, LLC License #10301221219 Listed on: 07/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Finch

The Kinderhook Group, Inc. License #10301221793

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 15.1 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • HardiePlank Type

Interior Spaces

  • 5,490 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Park or Greenbelt Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Closets
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Double Vanity
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Basement Storage

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Screened Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near schools and shops

Schools

  • Mill Road-Primary Grades Elementary School
  • Linden Avenue Middle School
  • Red Hook Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Propane
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134889-6273-00-085713-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,586

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

15.1 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Other, Traditional
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Levels: Two
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Carport Y N: No
  • CurrentPrice: 1700000.00
  • MlsMajorChangeType: Sold
  • CurrentPrice_By_LivingArea: 309.65392
  • ListPrice_By_LivingArea: 327.68670
  • ListPrice_By_OriginalListPrice: 1.00000
  • ListPrice_By_LotSizeAcres: 119139.0728
  • LivingAreaSearchSqFt: 5490.00
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chefs Kitchen, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Original Details, Pantry, Primary Bathroom, Master Downstairs, Soaking Tub, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Partial, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 5490
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Shed(s)
  • Construction Materials: Blown-In Insulation, HardiPlank Type
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Spa: No
  • View: Open, Park/Greenbelt
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Waterfront: No
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier, Slab, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 8
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Description: Driveway, Garage, Off Street, Private

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Propane, Radiant, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Private, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle School: Linden Avenue Middle School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 15.1
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 657756
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Landscaped, Level, Near School, Near Shops, Part Wooded, Private, Views
  • Parcel Number: 134889-6273-00-085713-0000
  • Property Attached: No
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 20586.27
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Mill Road-Primary Grades
  • High School: Red Hook Senior High School
  • Middle School District: Red Hook

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2009
Sold by
Kannengiesser Frank
Bought by
Kannengiesser Antonia
Current Estimated Value
$1,697,050

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2008
Sold by
Kornhiser Kenneth
Bought by
Kannengiesser Frank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2006
Sold by
Mitchell Thomas
Bought by
Vonkerckerinck Antonia

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.28%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $100,000 --
Deed $630,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $200,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $1,700,000 -5.5% $310 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Pending -- -- --
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $1,799,000 -- $328 / Sq Ft
Source: OneKey® MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $21,063 $1,005,500 $266,500 $739,000
2023 $20,383 $948,600 $251,400 $697,200
2019 $19,572 $689,900 $226,500 $463,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: OneKey® MLS

MLS Number: 885582

OneKey® MLS

APN: 134889-6273-00-085713-0000

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