A classic Colonial Revival manse set high on a hill overlooking the Catskill Mountains and the charming hamlet of Rensselaerville. Enter the property down an allee of flowering trees and arrive at this colonnaded country house steeped in history and ready to welcome you home. Year-round comfort with gracious reception rooms including a sun filled living room and a formal dining room, both with wood-burning fireplaces. Classic french doors open onto the grand covered veranda with long views across the deep lawn and to the Catskill range. An impressive kitchen with a Wolfe stove and Sub-Zero refrigerator bring this historic house up to the 21st century. On the second floor you will find the master ensuite with access to the second floor veranda
as well as three additional bedrooms and a full bath. The third floor features two lovely guest bedrooms. Original carriage drives, now grass and dotted with flowering bulbs pass through fern glens and by the classic front dutch-door. A gunnite swimming pool surrounded with white picket fencing and a bluestone terrace anchor the broad lawns near the house. Hidden away is a full tennis court with an historic timber frame gazebo. Three hours from NYC and 45 minutes to Amtrak/Hudson.
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$795,000
53 Methodist Hill Road, Rensselaerville, NY 12147
6beds
3,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1902
20 Acres Lot
$798,200 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listing by:
HOUSE Hudson Valley Realty 518-697-9390,
James Male 518-697-9390
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20261768
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Range, Electric Water Heater, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- High Speed Internet
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Tri-Level
- Patio & porch: Wrap Around
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Hills, Park/Greenbelt, Rural, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 20 Acres
- Features: Secluded
Details
- Additional structures: Pool House
- Parcel number: 137.13
- Zoning: rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Frame, Plaster, Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1902
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Rensselaerville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $265/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $221,900
- Annual tax amount: $11,821
- Date on market: 4/22/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$798,200
$758,000 - $838,000
$4,066/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+13.7%$265/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20261768 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source:  Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #138018 Report a problem | ||
| 7/8/2021 | Pending sale | $699,000$233/sqft |
Source: Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #138018 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2021 | Listed for sale | $699,000+76.5%$233/sqft |
Source: Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS #138018 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1993 | Sold | $396,000$132/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2024 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2023 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2022 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2021 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2020 | -- | $221,900 |
| 2019 | -- | $221,900 +4.8% |
| 2018 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2017 | $11,255 | $211,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $211,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $211,700 +2.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $206,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $206,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $206,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $206,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $206,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $206,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12147
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Scott M Ellis Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 9.2 mi
- 3/10Greenville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9 mi
- 5/10Greenville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9 mi
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- New York
- Albany County
- Rensselaerville
- 12147
- 53 Methodist Hill Road
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