8 Deforest Avenue

New City, NY 10956

$695,000

3Beds
2Baths
1,692Sq ft
1960Built
0.32Acres

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About this home

Welcome to this charming brick ranch offering easy one-level living, abundant natural light, and timeless character. Set against a blooming landscape on a lovely quiet street, this inviting home features original hardwood floors throughout, an eat-in kitchen, and a light-filled living room with a working brick fireplace.A spacious and versatile bonus space, currently a dining room/studio/guest room,offers endless possibilities. This legal garage conversion is not included in the stated square footage. A large mudroom stretches along the side and back entrances, providing convenient access to the outdoors and plenty of room for everyday organization.The main level includes three bedrooms and a full bath, along with many updated windows that fill the home with light. The fully finished lower level expands the living space even further, featuring a second full bath, laundry, utilities, and direct outdoor access.The solar panels are fully paid off, providing the added benefit of helping reduce electricity bills and offering potential savings on energy costs!Outside, the property is truly a gardener’s delight, with multiple patios, colorful flowers, specimen shrubs, and mature trees creating a peaceful and inviting setting.Ideally located in the lively town of New City, close to shops, restaurants, movie theaters, and galleries, and within the award-winning Clarkstown School District, this special property offers comfort, character, flexibility, and an exceptional setting.

Details

Primary Features

County: Rockland County
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Year Built: 1960

Location

Area Source: Public Records
Area Source: Public Records
Association: no
Building Area Total: 1692
Elementary School: New City Elementary School
High School: Clarkstown North Senior High School
Middle School: Felix Festa Achievement Middle Sch
School District: Clarkstown
Senior Community: no
Waterfront: no

Interior

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
Area Units: Square Feet
Attic: Pull Stairs
Basement: yes
Basement Type: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplace: yes
Fireplace Features: Family Room
Fireplaces Total: 1
Flooring: Hardwood
Heating Type: Baseboard
Interior Or Room Features: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry Features: In Basement, Laundry Room
Levels: One
Rooms Total: 6

External

Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
Carport: no
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Garage: no
Lot Features: Back Yard, Level
Lot Size Square Feet: 13939
Parking Features: Driveway
Pool Private: no
Property Attached: no
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public
Water Source: Public

Financial

Down Payment Resource: yes
Included In Taxes: Sewer,Trash
Lease Considered: no
Special Listing Conditions: None
Tax Annual Amount: 13232.29
Tax Assessed Value: 114500
Tax Source: Municipality
Tax Year: 2026

Additional

Hamlet: New City
Mls Status: Active
On Market Date: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00

Listing courtesy of Shulamit B. Kind with Kind Realty · MLS #1060022

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