Stephentown, NY 12169 · Rensselaer County

This 2007 contemporary home sits on 36 acres in Stephentown with a private pond, streams, and mountain views. The 1,855-square-foot residence features two bedrooms and three bathrooms across multiple levels, with passive solar design, cathedral ceilings, and large windows. Built with ICF construction and equipped with solar electric, propane heat, wood stoves, radiant floors, and a heat pump with central air, the home emphasizes energy efficiency. The property includes a two-car attached garage, perennial gardens, and a location between the Capital Region and Berkshires, in the Berlin Central school district.
Escape to your own private Berkshire retreat on 36.75 secluded acres with breathtaking mountain views, a swimming pond, a second small pond, streams, fruit trees, and grapevines. This exceptional passive solar contemporary home blends striking architecture, energy efficiency, and quality craftsmanship in a truly one-of-a-kind setting. The sun-filled multi-level floor plan offers approximately 2,778 square feet of living space with soaring cathedral ceilings, walls of windows, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. French doors lead to expansive decks, patios, perennial gardens, and a hot tub, while the sunroom overlooks the pond and gazebo. The flexible three-story layout offers 2 (currently)-4 (with a wall and closet) bedrooms and a full bath on every level. Built with superior ICF construction, the home features R-50 walls, R-48 roof insulation, Hardie Board siding, a grid-tied solar electric system, propane heat, wood and pellet stoves, radiant heated tile floors, on-demand hot water, and a newer heat pump with central A/C. Four separate parcels provide future flexibility, all while enjoying complete privacy. Ideally located between the Capital Region and the Berkshires, this remarkable property offers the perfect balance of peaceful seclusion and convenient access to year-round recreation, dining, and cultural attractions.
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Stephentown is in Rensselaer County, NY. There are currently 24 active listings here, ranging from $29,000 to $849,900. Listings in this address fall under the Berlin school district. Priced 325% above the Stephentown median of $199,950.
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Venture Fox Realty Group LLC · Listed by Shane P Cahill (21065)
Contact: 518-424-1608
MLS #202622880 · Source: Global MLS, Inc.
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Public assessment record for the Stephentown roll · Berlin school district · One Family Year-Round Residence
| Year | Assessed value | Full market value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $190,000 | $273,381 | +11.5% |
| 2024 | $190,000 | $245,161 | +11.0% |
| 2023 | $190,000 | $220,930 | +8.1% |
| 2022 | $190,000 | $204,301 | +7.5% |
| 2021 | $190,000 | $190,000 |
Assessed and full market values come from the local assessor and lag the market; the tax bill is the assessed value times the town, county and school rates, which the seller’s disclosure will show. STAR and other exemptions are not reflected here.
Outside FEMA-mapped flood hazard areas
This point is not inside any Special Flood Hazard Area or moderate-risk zone on the current FEMA flood map. Flood insurance is optional here and usually inexpensive.
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