457 Forest Road, Wallkill, NY 12589

Property Description

Beautifully updated split-level home with LEGAL ACCESSORY APARTMENT in the sought-after Wallkill School District! This versatile and move-in ready property offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and income potential. The main home features an eat-in kitchen fit for a chef, complete with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, center island, and breakfast bar. A spacious seating area just off the kitchen creates the perfect gathering space and opens via sliders to the deck and backyard—ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Upstairs, you’ll find three generously sized bedrooms and a stunning full Jack-and-Jill bath. The bright lower level offers a large family room, full bath, and convenient washer/dryer setup. Step outside to enjoy a large deck—perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings—overlooking a level backyard ideal for play, pets, or gardening. A shed provides additional storage. The legal accessory apartment (currently being used as a fully permitted Airbnb), with its own private entrance, deck, and privacy fence, is a standout feature—offering a bedroom with cathedral ceilings, comfortable living room, full kitchen, and bathroom. There is even a mini-split system that offers an additional heat source as well as the A/C option. Whether used for extended family, guests, or as a full-time or short-term rental, it provides incredible flexibility and potential for extra income. Additional upgrades include newer plumbing throughout, high-efficiency parabolic electric baseboard heat, energy-efficient heat pump for A/C, spray foam insulation in the attic, and a newer roof (2020). Perfectly located just minutes from Gardiner, New Paltz, local farmers markets, wineries, distilleries, Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk Mountain House, and the Shawangunk Ridge. Excellent commuter location—approximately 90 minutes to NYC and close to major highways, Stewart International Airport, and Metro-North. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated home with income potential in the heart of the Hudson Valley!