Dutchess County and Red Hook Town property record for 42 Whalesback Rd, Red Hook, NY 12571
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,862 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $9,430 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134889-6173-00-789821-0000 |
| Primary APN | 134889-6173-00-789821-0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,862 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,302 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 722 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Account Number | 15789821 |
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| Street Address | 42 WHALESBACK RD |
| City | RED HOOK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 12571-3331 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RD3 |
| Legal Description | 3 AC (S) 1713 0490 1095 0492 |
| Legal Lot Number | 789 |
| Jurisdiction | DUTCHESS NY |
| Township / Civil Division | RED HOOK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 150004 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hudson River Heritage Historic District listed 1990 · 1,999 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1990) · NRIS 90002219 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
42 Whalesback Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2024.
Source: Dutchess County and Red Hook Town records, as of April 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 CARROLL ST, 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4212 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242024-51350 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2000 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | DUTCHESS NY |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 42 WHALESBACK RD, RED HOOK, NY 12571-3331 |
| Document Number | 0000051350 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-51350 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 208 CARROLL ST APT 4, 4, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-4212 |
| Document Number | 0000051166 |
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| Date | May 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 51166 |
| Name | BANK-FUND STAFF FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Max Rate At Change | 3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Whalesback Rd was $9,430.
Source: Dutchess County and Red Hook Town assessment roll, as of April 29, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Dutchess County |
| County Subdivision | Red Hook Town |
| Unified School District | Red Hook Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,430.00 | $490,700 Land $170,600 Building $320,100 | $490,700 Land $170,600 Building $320,100 |
| 2023 | $424,700 (+13.01%) Land $147,600 Building $277,100 | $424,700 (+10.74%) Land $147,600 Building $277,100 | |
| 2022 | $375,800 Land $133,000 Building $242,800 | $383,500 Land $135,725 Building $247,775 | |
| 2020 | $8,070.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Whalesback Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 26, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 42 Whalesback Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BARD COLLEGE private · serves 1,400 people · EPA ID NY1313839 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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