$598,500
SOLD AUG 28, 2017

251 Viewmont Rd Germantown, NY 12526

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,072 Sq Ft
5 Acres

Recently Sold

$289 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Secluded Lot
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pasture Views
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of June 2025

Light filled & charming Germantown Farmhouse on 5 acres. Newly renovated this three bedroom/two bath home features hardwood floors throughout, spacious livingroom, kitchen with breakfast nook, formal diningroom, oversized windows, central air, & screen porch. Two story barn perfect for a studio. Lovely landscaping. A pond, stream and apple orchard. The country setting everyone is looking for overlooking farmland with distant views. Within easy reach of the hamlet in Germantown.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

PATRICIA HINKEIN

Patricia A. Hinkein Realty Listed on: 06/09/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

PATRICIA HINKEIN

Patricia A. Hinkein Realty Listed on: 06/09/2017

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,888

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Zoning described as Natural Resource

Property Views

  • Pasture
  • Rural
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Shed

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 169.-1-52

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,888

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1950
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View Type:Pond View: Park/Greenbelt, Pasture, Rural
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 5.0
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Flooring Wood: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn(s): Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Architectural Style Farm House: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • View ParkGreenbelt: Yes
  • Levels:Two: Yes
  • Foundation Details Block3: Yes
  • Sewer Private Sewer: Yes
  • View Rural: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
  • Stories: 2
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Construction Type: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Other
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed, Patio
  • Construction Materials:Frame: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Other8: Yes
  • Lot Features:Secluded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Enclosed2: Yes
  • Lot FeaturesView:Pasture2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Germantown Central Schools

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Secluded
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 217800.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 169.-1-52
  • Zoning Description: Natural Resource
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Pendleton Adam C
Bought by
Schippers Benjamin and Burnett Hedda
Seller's Agent
Annabel Taylor
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int.
Buyer's Agent
Annabel Taylor
Four Seasons Sotheby's Int.
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-5.29%
Views
15
Current Estimated Value
$1,313,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$386,647
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-96.03%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Simkiss Andrew and Dearie Ariel
Bought by
Pendleton Adam C
Seller's Agent
PATRICIA HINKEIN
Patricia A. Hinkein Realty
Buyer's Agent
PATRICIA HINKEIN
Patricia A. Hinkein Realty
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$598,500
Premium/Discount to List
$3,500
0.59%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.28%
Original Mortgage
$424,100
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2015
Closed on
Aug 21, 2015
Sold by
Rafferty James
Bought by
Simkiss Andrew and Dearie
Seller's Agent
PATRICIA HINKEIN
Patricia A. Hinkein Realty
Buyer's Agent
PATRICIA HINKEIN
Patricia A. Hinkein Realty
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$394,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,500
-1.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.92%
Original Mortgage
$315,600
Interest Rate
4.07%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,700,000 --
Deed $598,500 --
Deed $598,500 --
Deed $394,500 Kristal Heinz
Deed $394,500 Kristal Heinz
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $410,180 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $424,100 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $315,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $1,700,000 -5.3% $820 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $1,795,000 +199.9% $866 / Sq Ft
08/28/2017 08/28/17 Sold $598,500 +0.6% $289 / Sq Ft
07/31/2017 07/31/17 Pending -- -- --
06/09/2017 06/09/17 For Sale $595,000 +50.8% $287 / Sq Ft
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Sold $394,500 -1.1% $190 / Sq Ft
07/27/2015 07/27/15 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2015 05/20/15 For Sale $399,000 -- $193 / Sq Ft
Source: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $6,888 $849,750 $136,000 $713,750
2023 $17,510 $849,750 $136,000 $713,750
2022 $17,167 $849,750 $136,000 $713,750
2021 $13,607 $849,750 $136,000 $713,750
2020 $8,687 $322,000 $69,000 $253,000
2019 $3,514 $322,000 $69,000 $253,000
2018 $8,482 $322,000 $69,000 $253,000
2017 $5,741 $222,000 $69,000 $153,000
2016 $5,513 $222,000 $69,000 $153,000
2015 -- $222,000 $69,000 $153,000
2014 -- $222,000 $69,000 $153,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service

MLS Number: 115510

Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service

APN: 103600-169-000-0001-052-000-0000