Step inside a truly one of a kind passive solar home, where every detail was thoughtfully designed by renowned local architect/engineer Bruce Brownell, to offer self-regulating energy efficiency & a harmonious connection with nature. Solar glazing (windows) along the southern wall fills the home with natural light & allows it to absorb heat, creating a warm & inviting atmosphere throughout the unique, multi-level open layout. Additionally, reflective insulation panels along the rafters can be adjusted seasonally to enhance comfort year-round.
The cedar-built sanctuary features a bedroom & full bathroom on the main level, an upper level primary suite with soaking tub, & two loft spaces; perfect for a home office, creative endeavors, guest accommodations, or quiet retreats. The true heart of this architectural dream is the gallery level lounge, where walls of picture windows invite in natural light and frame stunning garden views. The adjoining elevated deck creates a seamless connection to the outdoors, offering a serene, restorative escape. In this home, every room feels like a destination, perfect for relaxation & conversation. Recent improvements including high-end appliances, updated electrical, & a new boiler, provide comfort & peace of mind while preserving the home's distinctive character.
Just beyond the kitchen, on the garden level patio, you'll discover an organically designed landscape, adorned with stone walls, echoing town history and the original Garnsey property next door. The established gardens are a true highlight & any gardeners dream, offering a rich variety of edible berries, fruit trees, vegetables, & wildflowers. Mature flowering magnolia trees enhance the landscape, while private walking trails through the 6+ acre property invite you to explore & unwind.
Whimsical, sustainable, & unlike anything else on the market, this exceptional property offers a rare opportunity to fall in love with a home that is as inspiring as it is functional.
Active
$420,000
16 Garnsey Road, Rexford, NY 12148
2beds
1,423sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1979
6.21 Acres Lot
$408,800 Zestimate®
$295/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two loft spacesNatural lightStunning garden viewsGallery level loungePassive solar homeGarden level patioEstablished gardens
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listing by:
Vera Cohen Realty LLC 518-477-7355,
Anja Schuessler 518-728-9123
Source: Global MLS,MLS#: 202616204
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Fourth
Bedroom
- Description: Main level from entry
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Fourth
Full bathroom
- Description: Main level from entry
- Level: Second
Family room
- Description: Main level from entry
- Level: Second
Kitchen
- Description: Garden Level Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Third
Loft
- Level: Fifth
Other
- Description: Greenhouse Room
- Level: Second
Heating
- Hot Water, Passive Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood, Hardwood
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Triple Pane Windows, Skylight(s), Wood Frames, Insulated Windows
- Basement: None
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,423
- Total interior livable area: 1,423 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,423
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved, Attached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Garden
Lot
- Size: 6.21 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 412400 269.263
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Cedar
- Roof: Shingle,Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public, Spring
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rexford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $295/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $423,889
- Annual tax amount: $6,991
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
Estimated market value
$408,800
$388,000 - $429,000
$2,209/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+50%$295/sqft |
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| 8/27/2020 | Sold | $280,000-1.7%$197/sqft |
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| 7/5/2020 | Pending sale | $284,900$200/sqft |
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| 6/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $284,900+109%$200/sqft |
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| 5/28/1996 | Sold | $136,300$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2024 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2023 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2022 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2021 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2020 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2019 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2018 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2017 | $5,797 +364.7% | $152,600 |
| 2016 | $1,247 -0.1% | $152,600 |
| 2015 | $1,249 -74.5% | $152,600 |
| 2014 | $4,896 | $152,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $152,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $152,600 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12148
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Orenda Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3.6 mi
- 8/10Acadia Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 8/10Shenendehowa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Shenendehowa
Source: Global MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- New York
- Saratoga County
- Rexford
- 12148
- 16 Garnsey Road





