28 Birge Hill Road

Chatham, NY 12037

$829,000
Price
596,772 / 13.7
Lot Size / Acres

Description

A unique rarity in Columbia County, offered for the 1st time after 8 generations the 2500 sq. ft., 14-rm 1842 Hosea Birge House , its architectural authenticity lovingly & intentionally preserved. Hosea Birge was a Revolutionary War soldier, a G. Washington bodyguard & an active community member. The County Historical Society museum uses the Birge family to illustrate 1800s agricultural life. The picturesque house sits on a hill on Birge Hill Rd, a quiet town road surrounded by 14 acres of perennial...A unique rarity in Columbia County, offered for the 1st time after 8 generations the 2500 sq. ft., 14-rm 1842 Hosea Birge House , its architectural authenticity lovingly & intentionally preserved. Hosea Birge was a Revolutionary War soldier, a G. Washington bodyguard & an active community member. The County Historical Society museum uses the Birge family to illustrate 1800s agricultural life. The picturesque house sits on a hill on Birge Hill Rd, a quiet town road surrounded by 14 acres of perennial gardens, woodlands, meadows, 6 acres of cultivable, organic fields & a small creek w/pond potential. New roof, gutters, driveway, exterior paint & front wrap-around porch w/hand carved wooden filigree rebuilt to exact historical details. Over the years, storage areas became bathrooms. A first-floor BR became a small supplemental kitchen b/c multiple generations living here sometimes desired space & privacy. Its current configuration has the main & supplemental kitchen, dining room, informal living room, formal receiving room, library w/ built-in shelves, 2 baths, a wing chamber & 2 enclosed entry porches. The 2nd-flr has 4-BRs & 1.5 baths as well as a wing chamber. The comfortable Hosea Birge House features bright rooms, large windows (some w/original hand-poured glass); orig. wide board wood floors; expansive hallway; fireplace w/original cooking arm; free-standing propane warming stove; & attached double garage (orig. wood storage). House systems (plumbing, electric, & high-efficiency oil heating) recently updated & renovated. A 2-story, light-filled outbuilding added to the original ice house formerly housed a wkshp & well-known Birge Hill Antiques. Now it offers potential as a guest cottage, studio, home office, or home business. Come wrap your imagination around the sweetness of the Hosea Birge House to envision your desired future. See video: https://youtu.be/4uMZruTu1k0
  1. Listed by Maria C Lull • Schoenfeld French & Lull R.E.

Property Details for 28 Birge Hill Road

Style
Colonial
Views
Country, Far Reaching, Farmland, Mountain, Pastoral, Wooded

Location

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Property Details for 28 Birge Hill Road

StatusActive
MLS #152752
Days on Market18
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeFarm / Farm
Year Built1842
Lot Size13.70 AC
CountyColumbia County

Location

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Building Information for 28 Birge Hill Road

Lot Size13.70 AC

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$4,524 per month

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Property Information for 28 Birge Hill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Pond/Stream: Yes
  • Town/City: Chatham
  • ZIP: 12037
  • County: Columbia
  • State: NY
  • Latitude: 42.380648
  • Longitude: -73.559212
  • Flood Zone: Unknown
  • Directions: From Village of Chatham, take Route 295 northeast to right onto Birge Hill Road. House on left.
  • Area: Chatham
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Assessment: 424000
  • Association: Columbia County & Northern Dutchess MLS
  • Town Tax: $2,513
  • Tax Map ID: 57.-1-27.100
  • Tax Exemptions: No
  • School Tax: $4,893
School Information
  • School District: Chatham
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Owner
  • Owner Name: Calhoun-Senecah
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage: 2543.0
  • Acres: 13.7
  • Lot Size: 13.7 acres
  • Lot Square Footage: 596772.0
  • Lot Measurement: Acres
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1842
  • Picture Count: 36
  • Board Loaded: No
  • Property Disclaimer: Information not guaranteed.
  • Sign on Property: No
  • Survey: Yes
  • Construction: Frame
  • FIPS Code: 21
Utilities
  • Water: Well
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Electric: 60 Amps, 200 Amps
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Floors: Wideboard, Wood
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Color: white
  • Walls: Plaster, Sheetrock
  • Fireplace Type/Loc.: Family Room, Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Windows: Casement, Crankout, Double Hung, Screens, Storm
  • Heat Type: Base Board, Oil, Radiator
Exterior Features
  • Paved Street: Yes
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Siding: Clapboard
Room Information
Bathrooms
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
Rental
Rent Information
  • Lease Type: Net

Property History for 28 Birge Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 28 Birge Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$124,000Additions$300,000Total$424,000
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,543 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,543 SqFtStories2Lot Size597,643 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1843ZoningRL2CountyCOLUMBIAAPN102689 57.-1-27.5Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 28 Birge Hill Road

This home is within Chatham Central School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Chatham Middle School
Public6 to 8

Chatham High School
Public9 to 12

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28 Birge Hill Road is a 13.7 ac of land for sale in Chatham, NY 12037. This property was listed for sale on May 16, 2024 by Schoenfeld French & Lull R.E., it's currently listed at $829,000. It has been on the market for a total of 18 days and was last sold on March 23, 2022. This listing's school district is Chatham Central School District. Nearby schools include Mary E Dardess Elementary School, Chatham Middle School and Chatham High School. 28 Birge Hill Road is a 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 2,543 sqft 13.7 ac of land built in 1842 on a 596,772 sq. ft. / 13.7 acres lot.

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