Ulster County Land for Sale
Land costs have fallen around the country and a have seen a slight decline here in Ulster County. As a rule of thumb, Ulster County land gets cheaper the further away from New York City it is.
Many buyers look to buy property in Ulster County because they want to build a home that is customized to their own specifications in a region that is known for its clean air and wide open spaces. Prudential Nutshell Realty handles a good amount of land transactions, and is considered one of the top property selling companies in the area.
See the latest Ulster County property listings below, or click to read more about buying acreage in this sought-after part of New York State.
Ulster County Property Listings
Ideal Corportate Venue - Big Box Store - Shopping Center...
- Price:
- $2,950,000
- City:
- Leeds
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20115167
- Provider:
-
Robert Baum
Win Morrison Realty-k
Ideal Corportate Venue - Big Box Store - Shopping Center Etc. Gently Rollong Topography 200' - 220'...
Developers Can't Afford Not To Explore This Rare...
- Price:
- $2,280,000
- City:
- Windham
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20120302
- Provider:
-
Regina Tortorella - Perer
Coldwell Banker Village Green-w
Developers Can't Afford Not To Explore This Rare Opportunity In Windham, Ny; The Catskills Best...
Six Contigous Parcels Totaling 191 Acres Of Very Diverse...
- Price:
- $1,975,000
- City:
- Woodstock
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20113555
- Provider:
-
David Barnes
Coldwell Banker Village Green-s
Six Contigous Parcels Totaling 191 Acres Of Very Diverse Land. These Lots Are Full Of Character And Mostly...
"own A Piece Of The Gunks", Ideal Building...
- Price:
- $1,874,900
- City:
- Gardiner
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20111821
- Provider:
-
James Murphy
Murphy Realty Group
"own A Piece Of The Gunks", Ideal Building Site Offering Plenty Of Privacy And Seclusion. This...
Commercial Property With A Future / // Excellent For...
- Price:
- $1,550,000
- City:
- Highland
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20091436
- Provider:
-
John Bordi
Bordi Realty
Commercial Property With A Future / // Excellent For Mall, Shopping Center Office Complex With Townhoused,...
Developers Can't Afford Not To Explore This Rare...
- Price:
- $1,530,000
- City:
- Windham
- Beds:
- 0
- Baths:
- 0
- Type:
- Land
- MLS® #:
- 20120301
- Provider:
-
Regina Tortorella - Perer
Coldwell Banker Village Green-w
Developers Can't Afford Not To Explore This Rare Opportunity In Windham, Ny; The Catskills Best...
Things to Consider Before Buying
Land in Ulster County
Ulster County Zoning Requirements
Before having your real estate agent draft up a purchase offer, be sure to double check with local authorities to see what zoning exists, and whether you can actually build the style of home you want on the lot you're interested in.
It's also a good idea to ask about future zoning, in case commercial developments that could potentially devalue the land are destined to appear near the property.
Country Sounds and Smells
Soon after you start to walk around your new acreage in Ulster County, you'll discover that you've traded in automobile exhaust from buses and cabs for the lovely fragrance produced by nature. In addition to the smells, some country animals such as birds and cows produce squawks and brays that carry for miles. Horses trotting along roads and cattle grazing in the fields are common sites.
Natural Hazards
Through your REALTOR®, you should get a natural hazard disclosure and look for soil problems. Some parts of Ulster County have naturally occurring bedrock in the rocks and soil, which may contribute to Radon gas. A disclosure will also tell you if the land you're buying is a protected habitat that might prohibit certain types of building.
Land Elevation
If you're looking at a lot that's located in the vicinity of a mountain or hills, how likely is the land to shift? Certain slab foundations can crack if the land is highly unstable. With the help of your Ulster County real estate agent, try to find out if your land parcel lies within the probable path of a potential landslide.
For Ulster County homes built near certain bodies of water, it is smart to consider pouring a raised foundation and to buy flood insurance. It is always a good idea to ask neighbors about the condition of their foundations.
Ulster County Property Easements
A written easement is important to have if you have to cross an adjoining parcel of land in order to reach your home. Make sure that this easement is properly recorded with Ulster County Real Property.
It is also a good idea to find out who maintains the roads in the immediate vicinity. Some roads are considered County or State routes, while others are Town or City roads. These are all maintained by different agencies.
During the title search portion of your Ulster County NY land purchase, you should also find out what rights your neighbors have to cross or occupy your property. A land survey will help you determine if the boundaries are clearly marked. Obtain good title insurance; the insurance company will also make sure that easements, restrictive covenants or conditions will be properly disclosed. Shortly after your purchase, you may want to have a new survey done.
Utilities
Water is as important as the land you are going to buy, and not all water is clean and potable. In some rare situations, water rights don't "come with the land," which means that you cannot dig a well. Although not always easy, try to find out the depth of your water table to help gauge the difficulty of digging for a well. Does the ground contain a good amount of bedrock?
What are the approximate costs of bringing telephone, electricity or cable services to the home once it is built if they are not already established nearby?
Ulster County also doesn't have a lot of infrastructure for natural gas, so more times than not, you will need to install a propane tank. Consider a gas or propane-powered generator for back up during power outages. Same goes with septic systems. Not a lot of infrastructure exists to hook into a municipal sewer, so a septic system is usually required.
Land Appraisal
It is not uncommon to pay for land with cash. When this is the case, a land appraisal is sometimes overlooked. When buying with cash, it is important to determine an appropriate price before making an offer. An appraisal will help you do just that.
For more information about buying or selling land in Ulster County, contact Prudential Nutshell Realty. You can also click to expand your search to all Ulster County real estate listings.
Agent Spotlight
Gail Short
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate
845-687-2200