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Property Description
**** A/O any showings or offers will be for back ups. Wake up to 85 acres of green glory overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. History, comfort, tranquility, all the unique features this 1840's Farmhouse has to offer. Nestled behind the gates of "Valley Brook Farm" lies this beautiful historic home. It has been recently remodeled to include new windows, all new stainless steel appliances, all new electric, insulation, well tank, kitchen, bathroom & flooring. Home has a beautiful wood burning stone decorated fireplace. Original hardware on door and some antique items used back in the day in bedrooms. Bedrooms are decent size with wood coverings. Basement has separate access currently in the plans to be updated. Spacious door porch overlooking Lemon Brook Pond. Separate stand alone oversized 2 car garage with lawn equipment and unique items that are negotiable in sale. Attic space inside garage. Other use of current land aside of farming: subdivision of property can be considered by town for residential use. A minimum of 3 acres allowed to build a separate stand alone house. Any other use is to be considered and submitted to the planning board. The town of Bethel is known for many lakes including Kauneonga Lake. Shops and restaurants along the lake to enjoy scenery and ambience. The Town of Bethel was brought to the world's attention in 1969, when nearly 500,000 people gathered at Max Yasgur's farm for "Three Days of Peace and Music". The documentary made about Woodstock released in 1970 showed interviews with numerous Bethel residents, including Art Vassmer, co-owner of Vassmers General Store in Kauneonga Lake. Loads of history and still about 2 hour drive from NYC. Don't miss out your opportunity to not only own a unique Farmhouse but also be part of a growing town and or development!!! Boating, hiking, hunting, parks.... etc... see yourself here?!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 197 Happy Ave
General
- Sold For: $760,000
- Taxes: $11,340
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 897058
- Added to Site: 213 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Chandelier, Eat-in Kitchen, Natural Woodwork, Original Details, Other, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Storage, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood Burning
- Appliances: Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Laundry Facilities: Yes
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security Gate
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Deck, Porch, Terrace
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
Location
- County: Sullivan County
School Information
- High School District: Contact Agent
- Elementary School: Contact Agent
- Middle School: Call Listing Agent
- High School: Contact Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Electric, Oil, Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Other
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, See Remarks, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Cottage, Farmhouse
- Detached/Attached: Attached
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: See Remarks, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
- Windows: New Windows
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1840
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods, Water
- Lot Size (Acres): 84.77
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,692,581
- Fence: Yes
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Fenced, Front Yard, Partial
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front View: Pond, Waterfront
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $11,340.12
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 2000-022-0-0001-040-000
Listed and Sold by Old Towne Living NY Inc.
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Schools
Schools serving 197 Happy Ave
School District:Monticello Central School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Monticello High School 39 Breakey Avenue, Monticello, NY 12701 | 9-12 | 8.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 197 Happy Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/21/2025
Sold
$760,000
-12.14%
MLS
8/04/2025
Listed
$865,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
197 Happy Avenue, Bethel, NY 12720 (MLS# 897058) is a Single Family property that was sold at $760,000 on October 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 197 Happy Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bethel? You can browse all Bethel real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.
