Seager Schoolhouse | Hardenburgh NY
Step into a living piece of history on Dry Brook Road in bucolic Hardenburgh NY. Formerly, the quiet hamlet of Seager, today it consists of only one house and a hiking trailhead for the Seager West Branch Trail! This lovingly preserved one-room schoolhouse, circa 1845, is a true Catskills unicorn - the kind of magical, storybook property that rarely comes to market. It has only had two stewards in 170 years. This enchanting escape has been owned by a renowned historian who cherished its heritage. Now, for the first time in decades, it's available for a new owner - someone who values authenticity, and the beauty of the past.
Set on just .23 acres (yes, she's petite!), this historic schoolhouse once taught generations of local kids. There is a separate sleeping quarter with a full bathroom and a massive window facing the babbling Hanyes Hollow Stream (not included on sq footage). Imagine waking up to birdsong, sunlight glinting off the stream, and the quiet of the mountains all around you. An updated CWC septic allows future owners to expand the living area if desired.
What truly sets this property apart is its extraordinary context: while the property itself is small, it's surrounded by a mind-blowing 5,000+ acres of private Gould family land, You won't see a neighbor for miles. Rooted in the history of the Catskills, this little gem is anchored to the Haynes Hollow Stream (it literally flows past your back door) before joining the historic Dry Brook Stream nearby. It's peaceful, picturesque, and ridiculously special. .
This is a once-in-a-generation kind of place—quirky, soulful, and impossible to replicate. A creative sanctuary and premium heritage property for those who collect experiences and appreciate the rare and unusual. Whether you're a writer, artist, historian, or simply a dreamer, the Seager Schoolhouse is a place to disconnect from the world and reconnect with what matters.
Unspoiled. Irreplaceable. Utterly unforgettable.
*cash sale only. proof of funds required by seller to set an appointment
Pending
$250,000
5429 Dry Brook Road, Hardenburgh, NY 12406
1beds
450sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$241,100 Zestimate®
$556/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic schoolhouseSeparate sleeping quarter
- 84 days
- on Zillow |
- 112 |
- 5 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 12, 2025 at 03:48am
Listing by:
The Catskill Dream Team 917-558-0447,
Margaret Bellar 917-558-0447,
Katherine Keys 347-733-0660,
The Catskill Dream Team
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20251556

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Oven
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 450
- Total interior livable area: 450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 450
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Features: Private, See Remarks
Details
- Parcel number: 11.3.3.15
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Arkville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $556/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $15,000
- Annual tax amount: $595
- Date on market: 5/21/2025
- Listing terms: Cash
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