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New City, NY – November 6, 2024 – Howard Hanna Rand Realty is pleased to announce the sale of the historic Peter Depew House, a sandstone Dutch house from the 1700s situated on 32 acres in New City, New York. The county of Rockland acquired the home and farmland to ensure that this heritage-rich property continues to serve as a symbol of Rockland’s history and a resource for community engagement. The transaction was facilitated by Rita Van Buren of Howard Hanna Rand Realty’s Nyack office.
The Farm Alliance will utilize the property and act as the facilitator in educating the community about local food production and environmental stewardship. The Peter Depew House is a testament to architectural craftsmanship and historical significance. The local red sandstone main house and Dutch frame barn represent an early art form of building and architecture in New York state, and both buildings were recognized with a spot on the National Registry of Historic Places. “Rockland County’s purchase of the Peter Depew House is an extraordinary step in our efforts to protect and maintain the cultural legacy of our area,” said Van Buren. “By preserving this property for future generations, the county is safeguarding an invaluable piece of our past while working towards a more sustainable future.”
The Peter Depew House offers a blend of historic character and modern amenities with its preserved exterior, wide plank flooring, exposed structural beams, and recent modernizations. The county plans to keep the property for agricultural use, respecting the sellers’ wishes, who requested that the land remain unspoiled by subdivision. In addition to the main house and Dutch barn, the property also includes several outbuildings that support various potential agricultural and educational activities.
Matt Rand, CEO of Howard Hanna Rand Realty, commended the county’s commitment: “The Depew House is a beautiful example of our region’s heritage, and it’s reassuring to see it become a protected resource for our community.”
The property’s 32 acres offer an exceptional opportunity for Rockland County to foster public appreciation of history and agriculture. “This acquisition aligns perfectly with the county’s vision to enhance community spaces and celebrate our rich history,” added Van Buren. “The home offers a connection to centuries past. I became personally connected to the story when I researched the Depew house’s unique history. Facilitating the sale of the farm was a gratifying experience, and I look forward to seeing how it will serve the community under its new stewards.”
For more information about this transaction or historic properties in the area, please contact Rita Van Buren at Howard Hanna Rand Realty’s Nyack office.
About Howard Hanna | Rand Realty Howard Hanna Rand Realty has more than 1,200 residential real estate sales associates serving the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut suburbs of New York City. Howard Hanna | Rand Realty serves Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Sullivan County, Dutchess County, Ulster County, Putnam, and the Bronx in New York, Bergen County, Passaic County, Hudson County, Morris County, Essex County, and Union County in New Jersey, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. Rand also owns and operates Rand Commercial, a commercial real estate brokerage, and Hudson United Home Services, which provides title services, and personal and commercial insurance. For more information, visit randrealty.com.
