Sited on the most prestigious block in Catskill, NY, with panoramic views of the Hudson River, Rip Van Winkle Bridge and Frederick Church's Olana, you will find Judge Emory Chase's Victorian home that has proudly stood since the 1880s. This gilded age home has entertained a U.S. President, astronaut, several judges and the double parlor once held the wedding reception of Chase's daughter! This 9 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has been meticulously restored to retain many original details that simply cannot be reproduced today: hand carved woodwork and a stunning banister that rises up three floors thru the center hallway, plaster crown moldings, fireplaces, wide plank wood floors, pocket doors and high ceilings. The office with the original wall of built-in bookcases adds to the character of the house. The new gourmet kitchen with an entire wall of windows/doors floods the space with tons of natural light and flows seamlessly outside to a large deck/backyard for entertaining on a scale few can imagine. The entire front of the house has a long 'rocking chair' porch perfect for taking in the beauty of this historic neighborhood. The second floor balcony provides a serene perch for viewing stunning river views, morning sunrises or maybe an afternoon nap. Behind the house you'll find a large fenced in yard (plenty of room for a flower/vegetable garden and pool), a two story carriage house with endless possibilities and for convenience there's a separate service entrance off of Bridge St. that leads directly to the yard. The house while currently set up as a single family home could easily be a spectacular B&B (some town rules would apply). The double parlor, dining room, deck and backyard make perfect common areas for such a venture. In addition, the massive two story carriage house could potentially offer small events sponsored by the inn or maybe even the local community. While the near by city of Hudson currently has several such inns Catskill does not, so it would be a nice addition to the village. Just a short stroll down the hill to Catskill's Main St. that offers amazing restaurants, breweries, shops, Foreland Art Complex, an old nostalgic movie theater, marina and public park right on the Hudson River/Catskill Creek. The property is book-ended by the village owned Beattie-Powers House and a NY State hiking trail - both leading down to the river's shoreline. Hudson's Amtrak; 10 mins, Windham/Hunter Resorts; 30 mins, Bard College; 25 mins, NY Thruway; 10 mins and NYC only 2 hrs.
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Price cut: $100K (7/23)
$1,250,000
25 Prospect Avenue, Catskill, NY 12414
9beds
4,752sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1887
0.37 Acres Lot
$1,176,600 Zestimate®
$263/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Victorian homeOriginal detailsRiver viewsTwo story carriage houseHigh ceilingsWide plank wood floorsSecond floor balcony
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 23, 2025 at 06:07am
Listing by:
The Kinderhook Group, Inc. 518-751-4444,
Martin Salerno 917-734-8161
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 156137

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Den
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Oil, Radiant Floor, Steam
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Water Purifier, Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Soaking Tub, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood, Other
- Doors: French Doors, Sliding Doors
- Basement: Dirt Floor,Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,752
- Total interior livable area: 4,752 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,752
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Workshop in Garage, Off Street, Driveway, Covered, Additional Parking
- Garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Courtyard, Private Yard, Storage
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Hills, Mountain(s), Panoramic, River, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: River,Water
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Views
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 156.18613
- Zoning: residential
- Zoning description: single family residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Clapboard, Frame, Plaster, Wood Siding, Other
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1887
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Sewer Connected, Water Available, Water Connected, Underground Utilities
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Catskill
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $263/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $305,500
- Annual tax amount: $22,557
- Date on market: 2/27/2025
- Listing terms: 1031 Exchange,Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt, Paved
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