Tucked into 5.5 wooded acres just minutes from the heart of New Paltz, 161 Mountain Rest Road offers that rare Hudson Valley balance: a true sense of retreat, with village life close at hand. Set high on Mountain Rest Road, this 2,895-square-foot contemporary home sits within mature forest, with southern mountain views and a landscape designed as much for solitude as for gathering. Inside, walls of windows pull the outdoors in. Throughout the day, natural light fills the home, framing views of the surrounding trees from nearly every room. The living spaces are warm and open, with soaring ceilings, rich hardwood floors, custom built-in shelving, and an easy flow for everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully designed kitchen anchors it all with an oversized island and generous workspace that keeps the cook in the conversation. Three bedrooms and three baths give the home real flexibility, with space for a primary retreat, guests, work, and everyday life without losing the peaceful feeling of the setting. Outdoor living is central to the experience here, with an expansive deck overlooking the Gunite pool, gardens, lawn, and forest beyond. It is the kind of setting that earns its keep in every season: summer afternoons by the water, crisp fall evenings under the trees, and quiet mornings with coffee and birdsong. The accessory studio adds a dimension all its own. Currently used successfully as an Airbnb, it works equally well as guest quarters, a home office, creative studio, or fitness space, with any continued rental use subject to applicable local regulations and approvals. New Paltz is just minutes away, with restaurants, shops, the rail trail, Mohonk Preserve, and Minnewaska State Park all within easy reach. Everything the Hudson Valley promises, right at your door. 161 Mountain Rest Road is a private mountain retreat with the ease, energy, and convenience of New Paltz close by.
Pending
$1,399,000
161 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz, NY 12561
2beds
2,895sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1980
5.5 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$483/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 74 days
- 151
- 7
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Compass Greater NY, LLC 845-334-0227,
Julie E. Mazur 845-853-3708
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1027711
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: Basement
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Ducts, Forced Air, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductwork
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooktop, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Features
- First Floor Full Bath, Breakfast Bar, High Ceilings, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bathroom, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Recessed Lighting
- Basement: Bilco Door(s),Finished,Partial
- Attic: None
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,895
- Total interior livable area: 2,895 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dog Run, Fire Pit, Garden
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Other
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5.5 Acres
- Features: Borders State Land, Garden, Landscaped, Private, Secluded, Views, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s), Guest House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 3889078.0030002033.1000000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
Condition
- Year built: 1980
- Major remodel year: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: New Paltz
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $483/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $664,000
- Annual tax amount: $26,939
- Date on market: 7/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 74 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,399,000$483/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1027711 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2026 | Contingent | $1,399,000$483/sqft |
Source:  HVCRMLS #20264059 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000+33.2%$483/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20264059 Report a problem | ||
| 8/7/2019 | Sold | $1,050,000+5.5%$363/sqft |
Source: HVCRMLS #20192028 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Pending sale | $995,000$344/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Nutshell Realty #20192028 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2019 | Listed for sale | $995,000+192.6%$344/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Nutshell Realty #20192028 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2003 | Sold | $340,000$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $664,000 |
| 2024 | -- | $664,000 |
| 2023 | -- | $664,000 |
| 2022 | -- | $664,000 |
| 2021 | -- | $664,000 |
| 2020 | -- | $664,000 +64% |
| 2019 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2018 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2017 | $12,940 | $405,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $405,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $405,000 -6.9% |
| 2011 | -- | $435,000 +4.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $415,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $415,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $415,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $415,000 +10.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $375,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $375,000 +7.1% |
| 2004 | -- | $350,000 +48.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $236,000 +57.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $150,000 +42.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $105,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $105,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 12561
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lenape Elementary School
- Middle: New Paltz Middle School
- High: New Paltz Senior High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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