**** A/O any showings or offers will be for back ups. Wake up to 85 acres of green glory overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. History, comfort, tranquility, all the unique features this 1840's Farmhouse has to offer. Nestled behind the gates of "Valley Brook Farm" lies this beautiful historic home. It has been recently remodeled to include new windows, all new stainless steel appliances, all new electric, insulation, well tank, kitchen, bathroom & flooring. Home has a beautiful wood burning stone decorated fireplace. Original hardware on door and some antique items used back in the day in bedrooms. Bedrooms are decent size with wood coverings. Basement has separate access currently in the plans to be updated. Spacious door porch overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. Separate stand alone oversized 2 car garage with lawn equipment and unique items that are negotiable in sale. Attic space inside garage. Other use of current land aside of farming: subdivision of property can be considered by town for residential use. A minimum of 3 acres allowed to build a separate stand alone house. Any other use is to be considered and submitted to the planning board.
The town of Bethel is known for many lakes including Kauneonga Lake. Shops and restaurants along the lake to enjoy scenery and ambience. The Town of Bethel was brought to the world's attention in 1969, when nearly 500,000 people gathered at Max Yasgur's farm for "Three Days of Peace and Music". The documentary made about Woodstock released in 1970 showed interviews with numerous Bethel residents, including Art Vassmer, co-owner of Vassmers General Store in Kauneonga Lake. Loads of history and still about 2 hour drive from NYC. Don't miss out your opportunity to not only own a unique Farmhouse but also be part of a growing town and or development!!! Boating, hiking, hunting, parks.... etc... see yourself here?!
For sale
$865,000
197 Happy Avenue, Bethel, NY 12720
3beds
1,592sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1840
84.77 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$543/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Original hardware on doorAttic space inside garage
- 25 days
- on Zillow |
- 936 |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 02:32pm
Listing by:
Old Towne Living NY Inc. 718-506-6759,
Martha I Gaffney 718-506-6759
Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: 897058

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric, Oil, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- Built-in Features, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Original Details, Other, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: New Windows
- Basement: See Remarks,Storage Space,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: See Remarks
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,592
- Total interior livable area: 1,592 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck, Porch, Terrace
- Fencing: Chain Link,Fenced,Front Yard,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Pond, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 84.77 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 200002200001040000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Farm Equipment, Negotiable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1840
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, See Remarks, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Swan Lake
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $543/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $219,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,340
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Other,Seller Financing,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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