For the purest...an enchanting historic treasure offered for the first time in over 50 years. Circa 1776 center chimney Farmhouse. Impeccably maintained array of unspoiled, remarkable period detail. Extraordinary wide board flooring throughout. Exposed beams and woodwork. Three fireplaces off the huge center chimney. High ceilings for the period.
Cobblestone lined gravel drive leads to this compound of main house, garage/barn, garden shed, original outhouse and manicured 4-acres of open lawn area, light woodland, grand old shade trees, mature plantings, fenced raised bed gardens.
A rare opportunity to own a piece of history with unmatched potential.
Sold for $750,000 on 11/07/25
$750,000
242 Smith Ridge Road, South Salem, NY 10590
3beds
1,627sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1776
4 Acres Lot
$770,900 Zestimate®
$461/sqft
$5,320 Estimated rent
Home value
$770,900
$732,000 - $809,000
$5,320/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 07, 2025 at 03:44pm
Listed by:
Timi Parsons 914-552-2574,
Houlihan Lawrence Inc. 914-234-9099
Bought with:
Frank Geiger, 10401288823
Ginnel Real Estate
Source: OneKey® MLS,MLS#: 875943
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Nicely sized room. High beamed peaked ceiling and wide board floors. Closet spaces.
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Description: Good size room with wide board floors, exposed wall beams. large closet.
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Description: Upstairs hall bath with wide board floors, large tub, exposed wall beams, built-in sink.
- Level: Second
Den
- Description: Nicely proportioned, inviting room with wide board floors, exposed beam, wainscotting and chair rail molding,
Dining room
- Description: Country elegance with distinctive more formal detail in fireplace surround and mantle, built-in corner cabinet, door to kitchen, window moldings, beautiful beamed ceiling. Large "bow" like window wall and doors open to brick terrace shaded by majestic old sycamore tree.
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Warm, welcoming eat-in kitchen with brick fireplace, beams, L-shaped countertop, wide board floors, wood paneled walls. Access both to Dining Room and back Hallway
Living room
- Description: Spacious, open and high ceiling. Extraordinary gleaming wide board flooring (descriptive of floors throughout). Possibly the original kitchen/"gathering room" with large fireplace, bake oven. Original beams, built-in shelving, window wall with built-in planter, stairs to 2nd floor, access to front door and hallway to back door and kitchen.
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, Natural Woodwork, Original Details
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Attic: Dormer
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,627
- Total interior livable area: 1,627 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Near School, Near Shops, Stone/Brick Wall
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 553000004609827081
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- Year built: 1776
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: South Salem
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $750,000-6.1%$461/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS #875943 | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$491/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS #875943 | ||
| 9/25/2025 | Listing removed | $799,000$491/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS #875943 | ||
| 6/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,000$491/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS #875943 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $54,300 |
| 2023 | -- | $54,300 |
| 2022 | -- | $54,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 10590
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Meadow Pond Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10John Jay Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 9/10John Jay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Meadow Pond Elementary School
- Middle: John Jay Middle School
- High: John Jay High School
Source: OneKey® MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.