Exceptional opportunity in the vibrant hamlet of Cottekill. With vision and work, this spacious Cape-style home offers 1,842 square feet of sheer potential. Well-situated on a sunny .78 acre corner lot, renovation possibilities are endless. Along with a thoughtfully designed open-concept living/dining area & generously sized kitchen, the house features 3 bedrooms, a home office, den and 2 full baths.
Enter through a tiled mudroom into the freshly carpeted living room, where oversized bay windows fill the space with natural light. Just off the living area, a sunny office with French doors provides the perfect work-from-home setup, alongside two bright bedrooms and a full bath. In the opposite direction, the newly updated dining area flows into the cheerful kitchen.
Upstairs, you’ll find an additional bedroom with plentiful closet space and treetop views, plus a flexible dressing room or den and a second full bathroom overlooking the peaceful backyard.
The sunny eat-in kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring abundant counter space, open shelving, warm wood cabinetry, and all-electric appliances. Excellent southern exposure makes this property an ideal candidate for solar energy.
An oversized picture window and skylight bring the outdoors in, while sliding glass doors open to a small back porch overlooking the expansive, tree-lined yard. With level land, full sun, and irrigation from a private well, the property is perfectly suited for gardening, homesteading, or sustainable living projects. An existing potting shed and concrete pad offer exciting greenhouse potential.
Comfort is ensured year-round with a cast-iron pellet stove, zoned electric baseboard heat, a ductless mini-split heat pump, and ceiling fans.
Mature maple, oak, and black locust trees provide privacy, shade, and a natural sanctuary for birdsong. Enjoy evenings around the fire pit beneath star-filled skies. The front yard evokes the charm of a cottage garden, complete with a wooden trellis gate, forsythia-lined fencing, and ample room for raised beds and flowers.
The basement includes a laundry area with washer and dryer, plus a finished 16′ x 13′ heated workshop with electricity, shelving, and direct outdoor access — ideal for craftspeople, artists, or hobbyists.
While the home does require TLC, it presents a rare and rewarding project in an exceptional location. Officially part of the town of Rosendale, Cottekill offers convenient access to Kingston, Woodstock, New Paltz, and Ellenville, along with nearby rail trails, restaurants, shops, and recreation — all just 90 miles north of the George Washington Bridge. Sold As Is.
Recent updates include:
New roof (2025)
New hot water heater (2024)
New laminate flooring & carpeting (2026)
Fresh interior paint (2026)
John Deere riding mower included.
- Heating System:
- Electric, Other, Baseboard
- Cooling System:
- Ductless
- Basement:
- Walk-out Access, Partially Finished, Partial, Crawl Space, Bilco Door(s), Storage Space
- View:
- Trees/woods, Neighborhood
- Fence:
- Partial, Front Yard, Wood
- Patio:
- Deck
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Electric Oven, Electric Range
- Exterior Features:
- Courtyard, Mailbox, Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Fire Pit
- Fireplace Features:
- Pellet Stove
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Flooring:
- Carpet, Tile, Wood, Vinyl, Laminate
- Interior Features:
- Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Open Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Storage, Original Details, Washer/dryer Hookup, High Speed Internet, First Floor Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), First Floor Full Bath, Built-in Features, Recessed Lighting, Natural Woodwork
- Laundry Features:
- In Basement, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
- Lot Features:
- Near Public Transit, Wooded, Private, Corner Lot, Level, Cleared, Garden, Back Yard, Landscaped, Front Yard
- Parking Features:
- Driveway, Private, Off Street
- Sewer:
- Septic Tank
- Utilities:
- Cable Available, Phone Available, Electricity Connected
- City:
- Rosendale
- State:
- NY
- Street:
- Sawdust
- Street Number:
- 261
- Street Suffix:
- Avenue
- Postal Code:
- 12419
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W75° 53' 55''
- Latitude:
- N41° 51' 5.2''
- Direction Faces:
- South
- PostalCity:
- Cottekill
- Architectural Style:
- Cape Cod
- Construction Materials:
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Elementary School:
- Marbletown Elementary School
- High School:
- Rondout Valley High School
- Agent MlsId:
- 346727
- MiddleOrJunior School:
- Rondout Valley Junior High School
- PhotosCount:
- 30
- Special Listing Conditions:
- No
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $2,148
- Water Source:
- Well, Private
- Office MlsId:
- PRUSER11
Residential - MLS# 1011369
261 Sawdust Avenue, Rosendale, NY
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Property SubType :
- Single Family Residence
- Listing Type :
- For Rent
- Listing ID :
- 1011369
- Price :
- $399,000
- Rooms :
- 11
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 2
- Bathrooms Total :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 1,842 Sqft
- Lot Area :
- 0.78 Acre
- Year Built :
- 1951
- Status :
- Active
- Listing Agent :
- Lindsey Arnold
- Listing Office :
- BHHS Hudson Valley Properties
