THE ''LOOKOUT HOUSE'' A Mid-Century Ranch Retreat in the Heart of the Hudson Valley
Lovingly named The ''Lookout House'', this striking mid-century ranch sits confidently perched overlooking endless landscape of the Hudson Valley. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom, single floor home spans approximately 1600 feet. It also offers a two-car garage and tremendous storage.
The soul of the home is its great room, where floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundary between interior and landscape, framing panoramic views of the mountains and the rolling terrain of Wallkill. A commanding stone wood-burning fireplace anchors the space with warmth and timeless appeal, its generous bench seating an invitation to linger on crisp winter evenings, a hallmark of mid-century design at its most livable.
The kitchen is both functional and full of potential, offering abundant storage, a breakfast peninsula perfect for casual gatherings, a wall oven, cooktop, dishwasher, and double sink. A sunny dining area flows naturally from the space, while an adjacent laundry and mudroom with additional pantry provides seamless transition to the attached two-car garage.
The sleeping quarters are thoughtfully arranged along the home's generous footprint. Three bedrooms offer comfort and privacy, including a serene primary bedroom with walls of glass that capture the sweeping views beyond. There is a second bedroom offering an en suite bath and walk-in closet and finally, a third bedroom that can comfortably accommodate a Queen-sized bed plus additional furniture. A second full bath features a tub/shower combo, a newly updated, oversized vanity and additional storage in the linen closet.
Completing this remarkable home is a luminous all-season room featuring a wall of windows drawing in natural light year-round, opening to a private backyard and patio ideal for al fresco entertaining or quiet contemplation of the landscape. Outside a sculptural spiral staircase ascends to a private lookout perch, where sweeping vistas of the countryside unfold in every direction -- a feature as poetic as it is rare.
Mechanical highlights include central air conditioning, a whole-house generator, a newer roof, and an efficient Buderus furnace, ensuring comfort and peace of mind across every season.
Perfectly positioned on a quiet country road, the property offers near-instant access to the very best the Hudson Valley has to offer: the charm of Gardiner, Wallkill, and Pine Bush; acclaimed wineries and craft breweries including Angry Orchard; the natural grandeur of Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Mountain House, and the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. Chapel Field School and Blue-Chip Farm are just down the road, and major commuter routes are easily within reach.
Whether sought as a forever home, a savvy investment, The ''Lookout House'' is a rare opportunity to own something genuinely irreplaceable, a home with a soul, a view, and a story all its own.
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$495,000
596 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill, NY 12589
3beds
1,631sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
1 Acres Lot
$492,700 Zestimate®
$303/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Newer roofCentral air conditioningTremendous storageEfficient buderus furnaceCommanding stone wood-burning fireplaceSunny dining areaTwo-car garage
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BHHS HUDSON VALLEY PROP-WDST 845-679-0006,
Quinn Hagstrand 917-626-6597
Source: HVCRMLS,MLS#: 20261650
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- 3 Seasons Room
- Flooring: Stone, Tile, Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,631
- Total interior livable area: 1,631 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,631
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom, Accessible Central Living Area, Accessible Closets, Accessible Entrance, Accessible Full Bath, Accessible Kitchen
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Features: Views
Details
- Parcel number: 106.1118.200
- Zoning: Rag-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Shawangunk
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $303/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,500
- Annual tax amount: $10,620
- Date on market: 4/16/2026
Estimated market value
$492,700
$468,000 - $517,000
$3,052/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+16.5%$303/sqft |
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| 7/29/2024 | Sold | $425,000-3.4%$261/sqft |
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| 5/21/2024 | Pending sale | $439,900$270/sqft |
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| 4/19/2024 | Contingent | $439,900$270/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $439,900$270/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2024 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2023 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2022 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2021 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2020 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2019 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2018 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2017 | $7,044 | $53,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $53,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $53,500 +1.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $52,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $52,500 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12589
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Ostrander Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10John G Borden Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Wallkill Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
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- New York
- Ulster County
- Wallkill
- 12589
- 596 Hoagerburgh Road






