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From the Group Chat: 5 Upstate Homes on The Water

Homes on the market with private ponds, creek frontage, and river access.

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May 13, 2026
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Howdy, and happy Wednesday!

Of all the things that can make a home feel special, few are as hard to replicate as having natural water directly on the property. In the Hudson Valley and Catskills, there's always a handful of homes on the market with exactly that — and with high season underway, this week's roundup highlights new listings with water access across the region.

Today’s lineup of homes includes an architect-designed 1930s home with pond access, an estate on a private island in the Hudson River, a midcentury bungalow on Esopus Creek, a character-filled 1980s contemporary with a private pond, and a Dutch Colonial on Plattekill Creek with its own swimming hole, with price tags starting at $479k.

Designed by architect Eugene Schoen, House No. 5 offers private access to Gilman Pond on over 18 acres in Forestburgh, NY. Photos: Clay Banks

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That’s all for this week. Happy house hunting!

– Hannah + the EB Team

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