Renovate this Dutchess County Farmhouse 10 Minutes from the Train Station, $89,900

  |  May 6, 2016
5282 Route 44 amenia ny

Taken strictly on potential alone, we love this Dutchess County farmhouse. We’re seeing hardwood floors that seem in fairly decent condition, original plaster and moldings, built-ins, large windows…all the things we love in an early 20th-century Colonial. Furthermore, it’s big with 1800 square feet, 4 beds/2 baths, and sitting on nearly an acre of land out in the country. The Wassaic Metro-North station is less than 10 minutes away by car, which makes it a viable second home option, if a bit of a project.

There are, however, a couple of issues that give us pause. First, it’s a foreclosure, and a short-sale, at that, which could result in a long wait before you actually close…if you’re approved. Secondly, while we appreciate its overall location (close to the train, mountains, and the CT/NY border), the specific location happens to be across the road from the town dump. Hmm…

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5282 Route 44, Amenia (C21 Alliance Realty Group)

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