286 Maple Avenue

Hobart, NY
$ 275,000 Beds 1 Baths 2 Sq 945
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The little book house Some houses feel like they belong in a movie. This one feels like the opening scene of a Nancy Meyers film. Tucked into the storybook village of Hobart--better known as the Book Village of the Catskills--this impossibly charming 1840s cottage is equal parts historic character, jewel-box design, and romantic country escape. Behind the white picket fence and flower-filled cutting garden, nearly every inch has been thoughtfully reimagined, creating a home that feels collected and timeless while offering the ease of a complete renovation. Originally built in the 1840s and renovated down to the studs in 2002, the cottage pairs its old-house soul with seriously good design. The vaulted-ceiling kitchen is the centerpiece, with a four-burner Wolf gas range, Plain & Fancy cabinetry, a Kohler farmhouse sink, marble countertops, Sub-Zero refrigeration, Ann Sacks slate flooring, and a custom cement island. In the living room, exposed ceiling beams and tailored Hunter Douglas shutters add warmth and character, while the beautifully finished bath features Kallista fixtures and Ann Sacks tile. Upstairs, the primary suite feels like its own cozy hideaway, complete with custom built-in storage, a private half bath, TV nook, and an additional sleeping alcove tucked beneath the eaves. It's intimate, unexpected, and exactly the kind of space that makes a small house feel special. Outside, the cottage becomes even more enchanting. A covered side porch with a custom Dutch door creates a picture-perfect arrival, while the gardens, picket fence, and surrounding greenery make the entire property feel plucked from the pages of a storybook. In the back lies ''The Little Cottage'', an 18-by-12-foot detached summer cottage, complete with electricity and WiFi--use it as an art or writing studio, entertaining space, work-from-home retreat, or dreamy seasonal guest room. And then there's Hobart itself. Known as the Book Village, this tiny Catskills hamlet is beloved for its independent bookstores, historic Main Street, and wonderfully offbeat small-town character. Here, life can be morning coffee in the garden, afternoons wandering the bookshops, and dinner at home with the Dutch door open to the summer air. A little historic, a little eccentric, and completely charming, this is the kind of house you imagine escaping to for the weekend--and then quietly deciding never to leave.

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  • Price
  • $ 275,000
  • City
  • Hobart
  • Bedrooms
  • 1
  • Full Bathrooms
  • 2
  • County
  • Delaware
  • Half Bathrooms
  • 0
  • Area
  • Stamford
  • Lot Size
  • 0.5 Acres
  • Zip
  • 13788
  • Sqr Footage
  • 945
  • Year Built
  • 1910
  • Taxes
  • $ 3263
  • Style
  • Cottage
  • MLS#
  • 20265102
Listed By: Catherine Quintard with Compass Greater NY, LLC.
Data Source: Ulster County MLS

Features

General

Heating Forced Air,Oil
Appliances Washer,Refrigerator,Gas Range,Dryer,Dishwasher
Zoning 00
Architectural Style Cottage
Year Built 1910
Township Stamford
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
County Delaware
New Construction false
Property Type Residential
Garage Y/N false
Full Baths 2
Status Active
City Hobart
High School District South Kortright Central Schools
MLS Area Stamford
Lot Size Units Acres
Lot Size Square Feet 21780
Tax Annual Amount 3263
MLS Area Minor Stamford
Standard Status Active
Tax Assessed Value 30000
Tax Lot 16
Legal Description WILLIAM E VANBUREN
New Construction false

Interior Features

Basement (Y/N) false
Heating Y/N true
Above Grade Finished Area 945
Total Bedrooms 1
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Inclusions some furniture could be included
Lot Size Area 0.5
Building Area Total 945
Lot Size Acres 0.5

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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$3,786

Per Month

Based on the average sale price from the ATHENS, NY office

  • Monthly Principal & interest $2,658
  • Monthly Property Taxes $1,062
  • Monthly Home Insurance $67
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Schools

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Price History

9/3/2026 Listed $275,000

Property vs Zip Code Average in 13788

Price
AVG $440K
$280K
Taxes
AVG $6,017
$3,263
Year Built
AVG 1953
1910

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286 Maple Avenue Hobart, NY is a Single Family Home for sale at $275000 with 945 sqft and a lot size of 0.5 Acres Acre(s). 286 Maple Avenue Hobart has 1 bedrooms, 2 baths and was built in 1910. The property's zip code is 13788 which is in Hobart, NY

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