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Mountain Top Estate !Private Air Strip! 555 acres !Truly one of kind property features a custom built Contempo, with awesome Mtn views. For aircraft enthusiasts, this property has its own registered 2600' private airstrip with 2 Hangers. Parcels of this nature remain in families for generations, and it is a rarity for one of this magnitude to come to market. Seems to be a remote and private part of the planet, yet it is so close and so accessible! This property is but a two hour drive from the city, but also sports its own registered private airstrip, 2600' long, with 2 hangers on the top of the mountain. Graced with a custom built contemporary home with 3 bedrooms and 2 full/2 half baths, with expansive and panoramic views of the Catskills, as well as a stone cottage reminiscent of a Hobbit House. For those seeking the recreational lifestyle, apart from a multiple of trailheads within a short drive, the Schohairie Creek, Stoney Clove, and the Esopus for the trout fisherman, or to ski and ride, Hunter Mountain Ski Resort is a five minute drive, and Windham Ski perhaps 15 minutes. This property is composed of 11 discrete parcels with over 2,000 feet of road frontage, primarily zoned Rural Residential, which allows a large variety of both permitted and special uses that would allow a fabulous palette of options for either the private compound or the commercial endeavour. Experience the best the Catskill Mountains can offer! This is one of the only large acreage listings available, this could be your only chance to buy this much acreage...... Main house measures 2872 sf plus 1000 finished basement Property is presently in Forest tax Program, which can be transferred with property or Seller will pay tax penalties for removing parcels from program. Hanger 1 measures 2304 sf Hanger 2 measures 4200 sf Cottage measures 449 sf

Highlights

  • Residential
  • Single Family Residence
  • Built in 1980
  • 555.47 Acre Lot
  • 2 Car Garage
  • 1734 days on Market

  • Bedrooms
    3
  • Bathrooms
    2 full · 1 half
  • Year Built
    1980
  • Architectural Style
    Contemporary
  • Construction Materials
    Wood Siding, Frame, Stone
  • Garage Spaces
    2.0
  • Parking Features
    Attached, Garage
  • Living Area
    5300.0
  • Interior Features
    Eat-in Kitchen
  • Appliances
    Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range, Range Hood, Exhaust Fan
  • Flooring
    Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Patio And Porch
    Patio, Deck
  • Heating
    Baseboard, Exhaust Fan
  • Basement
    Finished, Full

  • Acres
    555.47
  • Lot Features
    Level
  • View
    Mountain(s), Panoramic
  • Water
    Private, Well

  • Area
    Greene
  • County
    Greene
  • City
    Hunter
  • Zip Code
    12442

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What is the price per square foot for this home?

This home is listed at $5,900,000 with 5,300 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $1,113 per square foot.

How long has this property been on the market?

2159 Route 296 was listed on February 08, 2022, which means it's been on the market for 1734 days.

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When was this house built?

This home was built in 1980, making it approximately 46 years old.

What is the lot size of this property?

2159 Route 296 sits on a 555.47-acre lot, which is 24,196,273 square feet.

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The most recent public record shows annual property taxes for 2159 Route 296 were approximately $6,589. This may change with reassessment or exemptions. Our local partner can verify current tax amounts and help you estimate future costs based on your situation.

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Last Updated: November 06, 2026 at 03:15PM | Source: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS) | MLS#: 20220267