Frequently Asked Questions

What is this property?

This house is one of 11 homes that sit on a single 38-acre parcel on Rock Rd in Carmel, New York (Putnam County, 10512), on the shore of Lake Gilead. The parcel is split into a group of addresses along Rock Rd N and Rock Rd S, each tracked in its own Stacklist property file alongside a shared title report and market listing for the group.

What does the house at 39 Rock Rd N look like?

According to the Carmel Town property assessment record, the home at 39 Rock Rd N is a wood-frame cottage built in 1920, with 2 bedrooms and roughly 776 sq ft of living area. Town records note the house sits on leased land, which is worth confirming with the assessor before purchase.

Where is Carmel, NY located relative to New York City?

Carmel sits in a beautiful, semi-rural setting while being within 60 miles of New York City. The distance between Carmel and New York is about 58 miles.

How do residents commute to NYC from Carmel?

Metro-North Railroad operates a train from Southeast to Grand Central Terminal hourly, taking approximately 1 hour and 33 minutes including transfers. Driving is also an option: the distance between Carmel and New York is about 57 miles, taking approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Why is this property an incredible investment opportunity?

With its close proximity to Grand Central and easy access to the Putnam County Rail Trail, 39 Rock Rd N offers a rare combination: a short-term rental income stream close enough to the city to self-manage, paired with a genuine lakefront getaway on Lake Gilead. For a buyer, this means the property has real potential to pay for itself through rental income while still serving as a private escape from the city, all within about an hour and a half of Manhattan.