The Land Report: January 3, 2025

Your weekly review of the best listings in the Catskills and Hudson Valley

Welcome to 2025: The year you find the ideal piece of land to bring your vision to life. This week's featured parcels align with HUTS' "second home/rental" development strategy, offering a perfect foundation for your project.

Narrowsburg, NY

34 Humphrey Road, Narrowsburg, NY 12764

• Price: $47,900

• Acres: 4.36

• County: Sullivan

• Development Strategy: Second Home / Rental

• Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $75k - $100k

• Required Land Improvement Projects: Survey, Septic Design, Septic Install, Driveway Install, Well Install, Electrical Install, Clearing,

• Project Level: Easy / Medium

• Why This Place Is Cool: Great location, minutes from downtown Narrowsburg and the Delaware River

• Location: Narrowsburg is a HUTS favorite in the Western Catskills. The charming downtown features a new generation of shops, cafes and restaurants along the Delaware. You can read more about this Sullivan County gem in the HUTS Narrowsburg Town Guide.

How HUTS Would Design This Lot: For this development, we would propose building a Small L home near the back of the lot, taking advantage of a newly cleared area with stunning views of the Delaware River. This spot is ideal for your personal weekend retreat or as a lucrative rental opportunity.

Estimated Construction Costs: $600k

Kingston, NY

TBD Reilly Road, Kingston, NY 12401

• Price: $149,000

• Acres: 2.2

• County: Ulster

• Development Strategy: Second Home / Rental

• Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $40k - $50k

• Required Land Improvement Projects: Septic Install, Well Install, Electric Run

  • The driveway is in, the building site is cleared, on-site electricity is available, and Board of Health-approved plans for a 3-bedroom above-ground septic system are ready

• Project Level: Easy

• Why This Place is Cool: Beautiful lot in prime location with a lot of infrastructure work already completed

• Location: Kingston is the former state capital and has become a vibrant destination blending natural beauty, history, and urban chic. Nestled between the Catskill Mountains to the west and the Hudson River to the east, it offers a unique mix of culture, commerce, and tourism. The Downtown Rondout Waterfront has lively marinas, award-winning restaurants, eclectic shops, galleries, and a scenic promenade. Kingston Point Beach is perfect for swimming, picnicking, and boat-launching.

How HUTS Would Design This Lot : For this lot, we would utilize the already-cleared build area and position the home along the tree line, following the location of the approved septic plans. Our plan includes developing an expanded Big Bar home, similar to our Mombaccus Modern project, offering ample privacy nestled within the wooded parcel.

Estimated Construction Cost: $800k

Saugerties, NY

TBD Rivka Road Saugerties, NY 12477

• Price: $79,900

• Acres: 2.16

• County: Ulster

• Development Strategy: Second Home / Rental

• Estimated Cost for Land Improvement Projects: $50k - $75k

• Required Land Improvement Projects: Survey, Septic Design, Septic Install, Driveway Install, Well Install, Electrical Install, Clearing,

• Project Level: Easy

• Why This Place Is Cool: A riverfront gem located in one of the Hudson Valley's most sought-after towns

• Location:  Saugerties has been billed as one of America’s coolest small towns, and its surely a hub of eclectic dining, vintage shops, unique lodging and outdoor recreation in Ulster County. You can learn more in the HUTS Saugerties Town Guide.

  

  

How HUTS Would Design This Lot: For this compact waterfront lot, we envision drawing inspiration from our Moose Aly Guest House to create a thoughtfully designed Small Bar home. The layout would maximize the lot's potential, offering cozy yet functional living spaces that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. To enhance the waterfront experience, we would incorporate a private dock, providing direct access to the lake for boating, fishing, or simply enjoying the serene views.

Estimated Construction Costs : $400k

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