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$432,547$264 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

256 RTE 32 S

NEW PALTZ, NY 12561
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,636 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.66 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$433K
$399K low$466K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,574 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$243,400 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$89,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$154,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$243,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$386,349

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Raised Ranch
CountyUlster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.66
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 160 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
New Paltz Senior High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
New Paltz Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Duzine School
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 3.2 mi

District: New Paltz Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12561These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.27%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.24%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,538
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.315 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$88,740
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,909
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

256 Rte 32 S measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 78% of homes in New Paltz 12561
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in New Paltz 12561
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in New Paltz 12561

What homes are worth in New Paltz 12561

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$234K$1.4M

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in New Paltz 12561.

How it measures up in New Paltz 12561

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Paltz 12561.

Estimated value$432,547
CheaperTypical $550,272Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$264
CheaperTypical $324Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,636 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,776 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.66 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 256 Rte 32 S ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Paltz 12561Ulster County
Estimated valuepricier than$432,54722% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26417% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,636 ft²42% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.66 ac31% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than197252% of homes62% of homes

About 256 Rte 32 S

How much is 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY is $432,547 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $399,325 to $465,769. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY?

256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,636 square feet of living space and a 0.66-acre lot.

When was 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY built?

256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY?

256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY is assigned to New Paltz Senior High School (high), rated A-; New Paltz Middle School (middle), rated A; Duzine School (elementary). All sit in New Paltz Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY compare to other homes in New Paltz 12561?

Among the 4,821 homes in New Paltz 12561, it is worth more than 22% of them ($432,547 against a typical $550,272), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($264 against a typical $324), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,636 ft² against a typical 1,776 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (0.66 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1972 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Ulster County, it is worth more than 49% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 Rte 32 S, New Paltz, NY was $9,574. The county assessed it at $243,400.

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