NOT LISTED FOR SALE
8 Beds
3 Baths
20,000 Sq Ft
2 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: June 28, 2013

Last sale price $825,000 $41 Per Sq Ft

160 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Stone Countertops
  • Double Convection Oven
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • No HOA
  • 9 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2013

The Amsterdam Castle is now used as a 36,000 square foot private residence Listed on the National Register of historic places, this magnificent facility has 50 rooms, including a 10,000 sq ft ballroom, a rifle range, and a fallout shelter and billiard room. It is currently used as a living and commercial space, featuring 4 turrets, 3 living wings, elegant reception rooms, and a terrace. The building has a 10-car garage, onsite parking for 40 and ample street parking. Excellent Condition

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Harold Reiser

Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty Brokerage Phone: 518.580.8500 Listed on: 01/08/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Harold Reiser

Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty Brokerage Phone: 518.580.8500 Listed on: 01/08/2013

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,961

Year Built

  • Built in 1896

Lot Details

  • 2 Acre Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Parking

  • 9 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Stone Siding
  • Asphalt

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • 5 Fireplaces
  • Bay Window
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Double Convection Oven
  • Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Full Bathroom
  • Accessible Kitchen
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Accessible Parking

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Laundry Facilities

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block -50 / -2
  • Assessor Parcel Number 173600 55.50--2--50

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,961

Year Built

Built in 1896

Lot Details

2 Acres

Parking

9

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibility: Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Garage, Accessible Kitchen, Customized Wheelchair Accessible
  • Year Built: 1896
  • Directions: I-90, exit 27, Rt 30, 5S, South Florida to Florida
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 20000.0
  • Architectural Style: Mansion
  • Financial Details General Taxes: 6017.0
  • Financial Details School Taxes: 7310.0
  • Financial Details Village Taxes: 4644.0
  • Fuel Cost Description Fuel Cost: 8000/year
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Parking Features Parking Total: 30.0
  • Possession Possession Legacy: At Closing
  • Sale Detail Seller Contribution: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Attribution Contact: 518.580.8500
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Common Area: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Solid Surface Counters, Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 16000.0
  • Fireplaces: 5
  • Living Area: 20000.0
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Solid Surface Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Built-in Features: Yes
  • Appliances:Convection Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Stone Countertops: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction Type: Brick, Stone
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Full Bath: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Kitchen: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Customized Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Lot Features:Rolling Slope: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Window Features:Bay Window(s): Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 9.0
  • Parking Features: Off Street, Attached
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 30.0
  • Property Detail:Garage Spaces: 9.0
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage: Yes
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Oil, Radiant
  • Laundry Features: Common Area
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Parcel Tax HOA:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Amsterdam

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope, Views
  • Parcel #: 173600 55.50--2--50
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 87120.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 17961.0
  • Tax Block: -2
  • Tax Lot: -50

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2013
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Harold Reiser
Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Harold Reiser
Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty
List Price
$1,000,000
Sold Price
$825,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-17.5%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2005
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 19, 1995
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- Robert Kelly
$825,000 Robert Kelly
$800,000 David Seward
$62,500 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $480,000
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $825,000 0.0% $23 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $825,000 -17.5% $41 / Sq Ft
06/25/2013 06/25/13 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2013 06/17/13 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2013 01/08/13 For Sale $1,000,000 0.0% $50 / Sq Ft
11/24/2012 11/24/12 For Sale $1,000,000 -- $28 / Sq Ft
Source: Global MLS

Tax History

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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
2025 $10,460 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2024 $26,458 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2023 $25,257 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2022 $20,609 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2021 $24,124 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2020 $22,633 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2019 $12,975 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2018 $25,477 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2017 $28,581 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2016 $22,069 $500,000 $38,400 $461,600
2015 -- $400,000 $38,400 $361,600
2014 -- $275,000 $27,000 $248,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Global MLS

MLS Number: 201310413

Global MLS

APN: 270100-055-050-0002-030-000-0000

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