5 houses for sale in Margaretville, NY

This four bedroom, three bath on 31 acres is listed for $1,095,000 after a $80,000 cut.

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Margaretville, New York, a small town nestled in the Catskills, is ideal if you’re ready for a laid-back upstate lifestyle with lots to do outdoors all year round.

It's surrounded by many parks and hiking trails like Dry Brook Ridge, Kelly Hollow Trail, and HuckleBerry Brook Trail. In the winter, you can head to Belleayre Mountain, a popular skiing destination where I skied for the first—and last—time. For fun in the summer, there's Belleayre Beach, where you can swim, sunbathe and rent paddle boats. Hanah Mountain Resort & Country Club is also nearby.

The town itself is a bit sleepy with a quaint walkable area around Main Street, where you’ll find a few local eateries and stores like Picnic (great for a quick sandwich), Binnekill Tavern, Longyear Gallery, and Cafe Marguerite. And it's not too far from more popular destinations like Phoenicia, Woodstock, and Bear Spring Mountain.

Another perk: When it comes to buying a house here, it's more affordable than some other popular towns in the Catskills. The median listing price is $385,000, according to Realtor.com. There are currently about 17 houses on the market, many of which are located on several acres of land.

Sound like a fit? Check out these five houses for sale in Margaretville, including an 1865 farmhouse on 40-plus acres for $895,000.

This three bedroom, three bath is listed for $450,000. It has new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, energy efficient central air, a deck, full basement, and a large yard. Hanah Mountain Resort & Country Club is nearby.

This four bedroom, two bath is listed for $589,000. The house features high ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, a wine fridge, deck, and attached garage. Margaretville Mountain Inn is nearby.

This four bedroom, two bath is listed for $895,000. The 1865 house is a former dairy farm on 40-plus acres. It has a wraparound porch, original details, hardwood floors, built-ins, moldings, stainless steel appliances, an unfinished basement, three-car garage, and a carriage barn. Roxbury Run Country Club is nearby.

This four bedroom, three bath is listed for $1,095,000 after a $80,000 cut. It has a stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors and carpet, skylights, stainless steel appliances, decks, and 31 acres of land. Hubbell Family Farm is nearby.

This four bedroom, four and a half bath is listed for $1,950,000. The custom house has high ceilings, skylights, oversized windows, hardwood and tile floors, ceiling fans, a stone fireplace, a finished basement, a sauna, decks, gazebo, and an inground pool. Faith American Brewing Company is nearby.

Staff writer Austin Havens-Bowen covers the rental market and answers renters' questions in a column called Realty Bites. He previously reported on local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.