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$700,000

For Sale - Active
162 Forest Hill Dr, Kingston, NY 12401
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,600 Square Feet
0.60 Acres Lot
Built in 1961
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Jun 04, 2025 at 06:15PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,700
Cap Rate
3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.3%

Property Description


0.60 Acres Lot
Built in 1961
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to your forever home: a property that has it all! This beautiful well-maintained residence has modern updates, and wonderful features that make it the house you'll want to call home. Step into the foyer, where you're immediately greeted by a majestic living room. With its soaring 18-foot ceiling, oversized windows, skylights, and elegant stone fireplace, this space is bathed in natural light and perfect for both relaxing and entertaining. The first floor offers convenience and comfort with 3 generously-sized bedrooms, including primary bedroom with walk-in closet connecting to beautifully updated full bath. Another bedroom off of living room boasts its own ensuite bath. Upstairs, you'll find private guest suite with skylights and large balcony overlooking the backyard. Separately, you'll find additional bedroom, currently used as an office, with charming Juliette balcony and new cold-climate heat pump mini-split. The finished basement/game room is the perfect spot for relaxation or entertaining. Don't miss the tasteful tiling at the base of the living room and kitchen doors. Enjoy the benefits of a new high-efficiency propane combi-boiler with on-demand hot water and 4 heating zones, geothermal central air, and powerful 22kW standby generator to ensure peace of mind during a power outage. Plus the attached 2-car garage has new plywood paneling for ample shelving and storage. Additional updates include a beautifully modernized kitchen with quartz countertops, WiFi Connect CAFE double oven and LG ThinQ refrigerator, and laundry room with Electrolux washer and dryer, as well as a new water filtration system, new outdoor stone patio, and newly paved driveway. This property is as practical as it is beautiful, with a 400-gallon retention water tank to prolong the life of the well pump. The cistern system for collecting rainwater is perfect for watering plants, while the propane gas line for the grill ensures you'll never run out mid-BBQ. The outdoor space is a true oasis, with a wonderful yard that's partially fenced - perfect for 4-legged friends, fire pit for cozy evenings, treehouse, shed, raised garden beds and even a greenhouse! Conveniently located near Ulster Performing Arts Center, Wiltwyck Golf Club, shopping, restaurants, uptown Kingston, Woodstock and the Ashokan Reservoir. Under 45 minutes from skiing at Hunter Mountain and Belleayre. Easy access to NYS Thruway. 2 hours from NYC. This home is more than just a house. It's a lifestyle! Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful property. Schedule your showing today and prepare to fall in love! ---- ADDITIONAL INFO: Because it doesn't get cold enough in basement (below approx 62 degrees), heat in basement is not connected. Basement baseboard and thermostat could be easily connected in the future. House also has geothermal heating system, but currently geothermal is just used for AC. Backup geothermal heating system (electric heat strip). House has 2 hot water heaters (combi-boiler and electric water heater). Electric water heater is currently turned off, because other water heater is being used. Hidden storage on wall of finished basement. 4 new windows in primary bedroom, kitchen, blue bedroom, and living room. Exterior electrical service near side driveway is currently used for mini-split, but could be used to park an RV or camper. --- GO TO FINALOFFER TO SIGN UP FOR REAL-TIME UPDATES ON THIS PROPERTY, SO YOU DON'T MISS OUT! --- According to 2022 appraisal, house has 4 bedrooms plus a walk up attic, and is 2996 sq ft. According to recent Matterport: 1st fl = 2,337 sq ft; 2nd fl = 561 sq ft; basement = 904 sq ft ; garage = 444 sq ft.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, 2 Car Attached, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Partial, Partially Finished, Storage Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 51540048.13332
  • Lot Size: 25998 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1961

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $10,215

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private, Well
  • Heating: Baseboard, Geothermal, Heat Pump, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal

Location

  • County: Ulster

Listing Details


Listed by:
Sara M. Nelson
Keller Williams Hudson Valley
(845) 481-2700

Source:
OneKey MLS
MLS#: 862730
OneKey MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,700
Cap Rate
3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$700,000
Amount financed:
-$560,000
Down payment:
$140,000
Closing costs:
$21,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$161,000
Square feet:
2,600
Cost per square foot:
$269
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.50

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$560,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$3,540
Property tax:
$851
Insurance:
$273
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,664

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,900 $46,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$234 -$2,808
Operating income:
$3,666 $43,992

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (22%)
22%-$851-$10,215
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$273-$3,276
Property management: (8%)
8%-$312-$3,744
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (47%)
47%-$1,826-$21,915

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,840 $22,080
Mortgage payments:
-$3,540 -$42,480
Cash flow:
$1,700 $20,400