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361 Elk Creek Road

Fleischmanns, NY 12430
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Find your way back to the Back Pocket, a rare and highly usable Catskills land offering set on three private acres in the town of Halcott, just north of Fleischmanns and thirteen minutes from Belleayre Mountain skiing and year-round outdoor recreation. With multiple levels of land, wooded trails, mountain views, open meadow space, and direct adjacency to NYC-owned forest, this is the kind of peaceful, increasingly hard-to-find setting that feels both expansive and deeply secluded. The property unfolds naturally across meadow and forestland, with elevated areas that capture beautiful mountain views and create an especially appealing setting for future building plans, recreation, gardening, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the western Catskills. Mature hardwoods and conifers, fern f ields, wildflowers, mossy boulders, old stone walls, apple trees, and abundant wildlife create a landscape that feels deeply connected to the surrounding mountains. A compact existing cottage currently sits on the property and provides immediate usability while future plans are explored. Thoughtfully finished with an open floor plan, full kitchen, washer and dryer, and wood stove, it offers a comfortable foothold for weekend escapes, guest accommodations, temporary residence, or potential rental use. A larger home formerly existed on the site and was removed in recent years. Buyers are encouraged to consult directly with the Town of Halcott building department regarding future building possibilities, approvals, and intended use. The property is also located in FEMA Zone X, an area generally considered to be at minimal flood risk. Lenders do not require flood insurance in this zone. The elevated meadow and surrounding woods create a remarkably peaceful setting. Raised herb beds near the cottage return season after season, while wild berries and other foraging opportunities can be found throughout the property. Summer evenings are often spent beside the firepit under the stars, listening to the nearby creek and watching fireflies drift through the meadow. Despite the remarkable sense of privacy, the property remains easily accessible year-round and close to the growing Fleischmanns community, where you'll find coffee shops, restaurants, art, antiques, farmers markets, live music, and local festivals nearby, along with fly fishing, skiing at Belleayre Mountain, and world-class hiking trails. A rare opportunity to secure a versatile western Catskills property with existing infrastructure, exceptional natural surroundings, and long-term potential.

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Property Type : Land

Price : $199,000

AD Id : 79472804

MLS Id : 20262812

Lot Size : 3 Acres(Lot)

County : Greene

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  • Exterior Features

    Exterior Features: Garden

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 3 Acres Lot Size Acres: 3 Lot Size Square Feet: 130680 Lot Description: Agricultural, Back Yard, Cleared, Front Yard, Garden, Level, Meadow, Rock Outcropping, Sloped, Wooded

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $199000 Cash, Conventional

  • Tax Information

    Tax Lot: 3 Tax Block: 23 Annual Tax: $2652 Tax Legal Desc: 193400158.00-3-23

  • Utility Information

    Cable Available, Electricity Available
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: See Remarks
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/16/2026 @ 13:05

MLS: 20262812 LISTED BY: Amy Rosen, Ruth Gale Realty SOURCE: Hudson Valley Catskills Region Multiple List Service (Ulster County Board of REALTORS)

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