By Brian Caplicki · Caplicki Home Team at Keller Williams Hudson Valley United · Updated November 10, 2026 · 7 min read
About $468,000. That was the typical sale price for a one-family house in the hamlet of Wallkill in Ulster County in 2026 through September, up from about $395,000 in 2025, according to New York State's record of deed transfers.
On this page: What does a home in Wallkill, NY 12589 cost right now? · Which Wallkill is this page about? · Is a 12589 address always in Ulster County? · What is the Wallkill Central School District? · How much are property taxes in Wallkill? · How long is the commute from Wallkill to New York City? · What is there to do in Wallkill? · What should you check on a Wallkill house before you make an offer? · If you are buying in Wallkill: what should you expect? · If you are selling in Wallkill: how should you price? · How does Wallkill compare with nearby towns? · What this page cannot tell you · More guides from our team · Wallkill, NY 12589 real estate questions
What does a home in Wallkill, NY 12589 cost right now?
A typical one-family house in the Wallkill hamlet sold for about $468,000 in 2026 through September. That is up from about $395,000 in 2025 and $417,500 in 2024. The middle half of this year's sales ran from about $390,000 to $605,000.
| Year | Typical sale price | Middle half of sales | Houses sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (January to September) | $468,000 | $390,000 to $605,000 | 43 |
| 2025 | $395,000 | $315,000 to $470,000 | 53 |
| 2024 | $417,500 | $325,000 to $535,000 | 54 |
| 2023 | $358,000 | $255,000 to $445,000 | 47 |
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, Sales Web (recorded deed transfers), pulled November 10, 2026. One-family homes in the Town of Shawangunk with a Wallkill 12589 address, inside the Wallkill Central School District. Sales under $75,000 and sales of more than one parcel are left out. Recent months can be incomplete, because a transfer takes several weeks to reach the state.
These come from deeds, not the MLS, so they show what houses sold for but not how long they took to sell or how the price compared with asking. We refresh this page each quarter.
Which Wallkill is this page about?
The hamlet of Wallkill in Ulster County, ZIP code 12589. It sits mostly in the eastern half of the Town of Shawangunk, along the Wallkill River, with about 2,200 people at the 2020 census.
It is not the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, which surrounds the City of Middletown. That town has its own page: Town of Wallkill, NY homes for sale.
Is a 12589 address always in Ulster County?
No. The 12589 ZIP code crosses into the Orange County Towns of Newburgh and Montgomery. Since 2024, about 3 out of 10 house sales with a Wallkill 12589 address were in the Town of Newburgh, in Orange County.
The county changes the tax bill, the town services and sometimes the school district. Check the tax bill. It names the town and county.
What is the Wallkill Central School District?
The Wallkill Central School District is based in the hamlet, home of Wallkill Senior High School. It covers more than the hamlet: parts of the Towns of Shawangunk, Plattekill and Gardiner in Ulster County, and parts of the Towns of Newburgh and Montgomery in Orange County.
| Year | Typical sale price, whole district | Houses sold |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (January to September) | $470,500 | 106 |
| 2025 | $416,500 | 170 |
| 2024 | $410,000 | 185 |
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, Sales Web, pulled November 10, 2026. One-family homes anywhere in the Wallkill Central School District, in Ulster and Orange counties. Same exclusions as above.
Always confirm the district by the exact address with the district office before you buy.
How much are property taxes in Wallkill?
It depends on the town. In the Wallkill school district, county, town and school taxes run about $20.60 to $23.30 a year for every $1,000 a house is worth. On a $470,000 house that is roughly $9,700 to $11,000.
| Town (Wallkill school district part) | County | Tax per $1,000 of value | On a $470,000 house | Basic STAR, up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Shawangunk (Wallkill hamlet) | Ulster | $22.54 | $10,600 | $609 |
| Town of Plattekill | Ulster | $21.79 | $10,200 | $584 |
| Town of Gardiner | Ulster | $20.63 | $9,700 | $597 |
| Town of Newburgh | Orange | $23.32 | $11,000 | $690 |
| Town of Montgomery | Orange | $21.76 | $10,200 | $657 |
Source: New York State Office of Real Property Tax Services, full-value tax rates for the 2024 assessment rolls, the most recent year the state has published. County, town and school only, for the part of each town in the Wallkill school district. Fire, library and other special districts are not included. Basic STAR from the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, maximum 2026-27 savings. Rounded to the nearest $100.
Fire and library districts add more. Get the actual tax bills on any house before you make an offer.
How long is the commute from Wallkill to New York City?
Most commuters drive about 20 minutes south and east to Interstate 84 and the Thruway near Newburgh. Plan on about two hours each way to Midtown at rush hour.
Train riders cross the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge to Metro-North's Hudson Line at Beacon. Stewart International Airport is about 20 minutes away.
What is there to do in Wallkill?
Wallkill is farm country with mountain views. The Walden-Wallkill Rail Trail follows the old rail line along the Wallkill River toward Walden. The hamlet grew up around the Borden dairy farm, and the Shawangunk Ridge is a short drive west. Local wineries and farm stands fill in the rest.
What should you check on a Wallkill house before you make an offer?
These are things we look at on almost every Wallkill house before a client writes an offer. None of it shows up on a listing site.
| What we check | Why it matters in Wallkill | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| County and town | A 12589 address can be in Ulster or Orange County. | Read the tax bill. It names the town and county. |
| School district line | Nearby addresses can fall in the Pine Bush, Valley or New Paltz districts. | Confirm with the district by exact address. |
| Well and septic | Common outside the hamlet center. | Plan for a well test and a septic inspection in your inspection window. |
Where this comes from: the Caplicki Home Team's own experience on Wallkill sales, not data and not lender or legal guidance. Requirements vary by lender, loan type, town and year. Check with your own attorney, lender and inspector.
If you are buying in Wallkill: what should you expect?
Prices have climbed this year, so expect competition on well-priced houses. The typical 2026 sale ran about $70,000 above 2025.
Before you shop, run your numbers with the mortgage calculator and read our buyers guide.
If you are selling in Wallkill: how should you price?
Price from recent sales on your side of the county line and in your school district. A house priced right at the start sells near asking. A house priced high waits, then gets cut.
Our county pricing study, how should I price my house to sell, shows what happened to houses listed well over their going rate.
How does Wallkill compare with nearby towns?
The typical Wallkill hamlet sale in 2026 was about $468,000, from state deed records. For comparison, a typical single-family house over the past year sold for about $450,000 in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County and about $490,000 across Orange County, per OneKey MLS. The sources differ, so treat the comparison as rough.
Town guides: Town of Wallkill, New Windsor, Goshen, and the Orange County overview.
What this page cannot tell you
Deed records show the sale price and date, not the asking price, the days on market or the condition of the house. A few non-market transfers can slip in. For a number on your house, ask us.
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Thinking about a move in Wallkill?
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Buying: call or text the team at 845-237-2368 and tell us what you are looking for. We will send new Wallkill listings the day they hit the market.
Wallkill, NY 12589 real estate questions
What is the typical home price in Wallkill, NY 12589?
About $468,000 for a one-family house in the Wallkill hamlet in 2026 through September, up from about $395,000 in 2025, according to New York State deed records. We refresh this figure each quarter.
Is Wallkill, NY in Ulster County or Orange County?
The hamlet of Wallkill is in the Town of Shawangunk in Ulster County. Its 12589 ZIP code also reaches into the Towns of Newburgh and Montgomery in Orange County. The Town of Wallkill near Middletown is a different place, in Orange County.
Is the Town of Wallkill the same as Wallkill, NY 12589?
No. The Town of Wallkill is in Orange County and surrounds the City of Middletown. Wallkill, NY 12589 is a hamlet in Ulster County, about half an hour away. They share a name, not a government or a school district.
What towns are in the Wallkill Central School District?
Parts of the Towns of Shawangunk, Plattekill and Gardiner in Ulster County, and parts of the Towns of Newburgh and Montgomery in Orange County. Confirm the district by the exact address.
How much are property taxes in Wallkill, NY?
In the Wallkill school district, county, town and school taxes run about $20.60 to $23.30 a year per $1,000 of value, depending on the town, using the state's most recent published rates. On a $470,000 house that is roughly $9,700 to $11,000, before fire and other special districts.
How far is Wallkill, NY from New York City?
About two hours by car to Midtown at rush hour. Most commuters use Interstate 84 and the Thruway near Newburgh, or cross to Metro-North's Hudson Line at Beacon.
Can the Caplicki Home Team help me buy or sell in Wallkill?
Yes. Call or text the team at 845-237-2368.
The Caplicki Home Team is a Keller Williams Hudson Valley United real estate team based in Middletown, NY, serving Orange County, New York, and Sullivan County, New York. Helping local families buy and sell since 2000. Reach us at 845-237-2368 or brian@caplickihometeam.com.
