NEW PRICE IMPROVEMENT AS OF 9/30/2026 - $399,000 - Welcome to this beautifully renovated rental in the heart of Downtown Poughkeepsie! Offering a comfortable blend of modern updates and inviting living spaces, this spacious second-floor residence is ready to welcome you home. Step inside to find updated flooring and hardwood-style finishes throughout, complemented by abundant natural light. The thoughtfully designed layout features separate living and dining rooms, providing plenty of room to relax, entertain, and make the space your own. The fully renovated kitchen offers a fresh, modern feel with stainless-steel appliances and updated finishes. The renovated bathroom continues the contemporary style with new tilework and fixtures. The home offers a flexible bedroom layout, with one bedroom conveniently located on the main floor and three additional cozy bedrooms in the finished attic, providing versatility for bedrooms, guests, a home office, or additional living space. Outside, enjoy a spacious fenced backyard complete with a patio area—an ideal setting for summer gatherings, outdoor dining, gardening, or simply enjoying some fresh air. Located in Downtown Poughkeepsie, this rental puts you close to local shops, restaurants, entertainment, transportation, and the many amenities the area has to offer. A recently renovated home, generous living spaces, multiple bedrooms, and a private outdoor area make this a wonderful opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a convenient Poughkeepsie location. Additional Information: Heating Fuel: Oil (Above Ground).
Multi-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
Listing by Roy Jacobs• Cornerstone Realty Group LLC
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Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Poughkeepsie City School District website to verify.
S F B Morse Elementary School
Public K-6 • 0.2mi
2/10
Little Water Preparatory Charter School
Charter K-3 • 0.4mi
7/10
Abilities First
Private K-12 • 0.5mi
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About College
Hill
College Hill, located between the Vassar College campus and the Arlington business district, is a residential and academic Poughkeepsie neighborhood with leafy streets and a collegiate edge. The neighborhood reads in porch-front Victorians, early-20th-century colonials, and tidy apartment houses set along gentle slopes. The character concentrates around Raymond Avenue at Collegeview Avenue, where coffee counters, small eateries, and campus foot traffic set a steady daytime rhythm. Community pillars include the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, the Vassar College Observatory, and the Bardavon 1869 Opera House downtown. Sidewalks and mature trees frame a walkable feel, while nearby parks and riverfront paths add open-air breathing room. The pace stays calm on the side streets, with culture and errands clustering along the main corridors.
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Offer insights
81 Washington St · $399,000
$400K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $400K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
62 days
The average home goes pending in 42 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.4%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Bedrooms
One 3-bedroom unit
One 4-bedroom unit
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Steam heating
Other heating
No central cooling
Exterior features
Vinyl siding
Not waterfront
Home design
Duplex
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Utilities
Public sewer
No utilities listed
Financial info
Tax year 2025
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the Poughkeepsie Innovation District PID is to revitalize the City of Poughkeepsie’s historic Central Business District through the fostering of a walkable mixed-use neighborhood that supports quality residential development and institutional spaces for learning and socializing, as well as workspaces for Poughkeepsie’s creative and innovative businesses. The PID-B District includes a mix of multi-unit residential development with allowances for some office uses and artisan manufacturing, and ground floor uses such as restaurants, bars, retail, personal services, and galleries.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Poughkeepsie, NY • 12601
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 81 Washington St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $318,000 and $489,250.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $318K to $489K.