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The pocket community neighborhoods of Tuxedo The Town of Tuxedo is located in Southern Orange County, NY.  In size, it’s approximately 40 square miles of which about 75% of that landmass is forever preserved State Parks; about 55,000 acres in Harriman State Park and about 22,000 acres in Sterling Forest State Park.   The geography … Continue reading “Getting to know Tuxedo, New York”

Curious about Tuxedo Reserve? As a dedicated local real estate resource, I’ve done the groundwork for you. I’ve personally visited and toured the community, met with Alan and Adam from the Lennar new sales office, and completed my initial research. I’m ready to serve buyers exploring this exciting new development. I’m also deeply passionate about … Continue reading “Introducing Tuxedo Reserve: Your Guide to a New Era in Lower Hudson Valley Living”

One of the great joys of living in the Tuxedo Park area is the unparalleled access to unspoiled nature right outside your door. Whether you’re seeking a quick, rewarding workout, an all-day wilderness escape, a jaunt into the forest for meditation or forest bathing can be restorative. Harriman and Sterling Forest State Parks offer hundreds … Continue reading “4 Day Hikes to Capture the Natural Beauty of the Tuxedo, NY Area”

New York bagels are world-famous; and it’s not just a New York City thing. Fresh from the bakery, warm, moist, and perfectly chewy, nothing quite compares to an authentic New York bagel. Across the greater NYC metro area, there’s a long tradition of producing some of the best bagels in the world, and the Tuxedo Park area is no … Continue reading “3 Favorite New York Bagel Shops Near Tuxedo Park, NY”

Tuxedo Park, NY is not only known for its historic homes and luxury real estate, but also for its breathtaking natural surroundings and beautifully maintained gardens. Since its founding, Tuxedo Park has carried a reputation for elegant European-inspired landscaping, with expert gardeners, horticultural experts and renowned landscape architects creating some of the most stunning outdoor … Continue reading “Garden Centers Galore: A Gardener’s Delight Near Tuxedo Park”

One of the things that makes a community a great place to live is its local flavors, and that includes the fantastic restaurants in Tuxedo NY. When you are looking to explore and are considering a move to a new area, you might want to know what the lifestyle is like so you know what … Continue reading “Beyond the Market: Three Delicious Restaurants in Tuxedo, NY”

Serving New York’s Lower Hudson Valley, with a decade of expertise in representing fine properties from Tuxedo Park, to Warwick, Goshen to Cornwall-on-Hudson to Cold Spring and beyond. I maintain a clear commitment to client success and satisfaction. I forge deals with skilled expertise in market positioning, leading edge marketing, negotiations and client solutions. With … Continue reading “Selling NY’s Lower Hudson Valley”

Former Home and Studio of artist Jasper Johns. Simplicity / “less is more” rules the day in staging. Photo: HTV / Michael Steele Selling a home can be stressful, from choosing a realtor and attorney to planning for the next moves. It can be a bit overwhelming for some, but there are ways to reduce … Continue reading “6 Simple, Low-Cost Staging Tips”

Jacob Matthews representing the sellers recently sold 32 Lookout Road. This home set on approximately 2.1 acres featured amazing original hand-cut monolithic stone and shingle exterior and a free-flowing floorplan across approximately 4,000 sf. A wonderful example of a Tuxedo Park carriage house turned full residence. Congratulations to the new owners. Sold 1/15/22.

Jacob Matthews, Associate Real Estate Broker with Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty, has completed his Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) coursework, exams and designation which brings him a level-up when representing sellers in real estate transactions.  This designation conferred by National Association of Realtors (NAR) Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) increases expertise in seller representation, negotiation, ethics … Continue reading “Jacob Matthews Realtor earns SRS Designation”

I’m pleased to announce that the John Springstead Bull House in Rock Tavern, NY (Town of New Windsor) has been sold. A classic Orange County, NY “Bull House”, this magnificent mid-19th century hand-cut stone structure still has many period details intact. A wonderful example of the Lower Hudson Valley’s unique antique homes that are now … Continue reading “Historic Home Sold – Rock Tavern, NY”

It was a strong finish to the year, right up to the second to last day of 2020 with the successful sale of Sengen House at 6 Sengen Lane in Cornwall on Hudson, NY. I was deeply honored and pleased to represent this amazing estate home and its owners, direct descendants of the 1st, only … Continue reading “Sold Estate Home – Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY”

Sold and Closed on 11/30/2020 – I was pleased to represent the sale of 18 Patterson Brook Road, Tuxedo Park, NY. This home is one of the most amazing properties I’ve ever marketed and sold; remarkable in every way. An authentic recreation of the 1890’s carriage house that stood on the same site. 4 Bedrooms … Continue reading “Sold in Tuxedo Park – Carriage House”

Closed and sold – Looking back at some sales I made in 2020. “The Old Fish Hatchery” closed and sold in Tuxedo Park. Lakefront cottage, 1.7 acres | 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths | 2253 SF | in ground swimming pool. Sold $998,000. on 8/17/2020. Such a great property!! I represented the sellers in this transaction. … Continue reading “Sold – 23 West Lake Road Tuxedo Park”

Local restaurants and markets are still serving the the Tuxedo and Sloatsburg communities in a variety of ways.  It’s important to support local businesses in this challenging time.  Your support can help the business owners weather a severe cut-back in normal revenue so that they are there for us when things improve.  Your support also helps … Continue reading “Local Restaurants & Markets to Support in Tuxedo and Sloatsburg”

Tuxedo Park, NY was founded in the late 19th century as a private hunting, fishing and social retreat for the Gilded Age elite out of a raw, rugged tract of land in New York’s Lower Hudson Valley.  The Village and Town have endured as one of the most beautiful communities to live in the entire country.  … Continue reading “5 Reasons Tuxedo Park, NY is an Amazing Place to Live”

Near the top of prestigious Tower Hill Road in Tuxedo Park is the Bruce Price architected  Travis C. Van Buren house.  Originally constructed in 1886 by Price, it was then reworked by owner / architect Charles W. Clinton in 1907.  Clinton embellished on Bruce Price’s original shingle style design to expand the footprint and add stucco, … Continue reading ““Van Buren House” – Tuxedo Park, NY (Off Market)”

“Stonecrest”, a turnkey 5,000+ sf home set on one acre offers a truly unique lifestyle in the heart of gate guarded Tuxedo Park.   This custom home was built in 1999 by the current owners for themselves and is shrouded in locally quarried granite stone that is 4″ – 6″ inches in thickness, not your typical … Continue reading ““Stonecrest” a Turnkey Stone Home in Tuxedo Park (Off Market)”

Wall Street Tycoon and science enthusiast turned luminary Alfred Loomis and his secretive project in Tuxedo Park will be the subject of an upcoming documentary on PBS American Experience called The Secret of Tuxedo Park.   The premier is to air on PBS stations on January 16, 2018.   More information PBS.org American Experience, The Secret of … Continue reading “Alfred Loomis / Tuxedo Park PBS Documentary”

THIS HOME HAS BEEN RENTED and is NOT ON THE MARKET For the first time in over 40 years, the “Horace Waldo Cottage” is on the market in Tuxedo Park, NY.  With 5 bedrooms and over 4,500 square feet of living space on 1.2 acres, this home offers generously sized formal living areas aside cozy … Continue reading “Classic Tuxedo Park Home: The “Horace Waldo Cottage” (RENTED)”

On Thursday April 6, 2017 CBS New York aired their “Living Large” segment featuring my Tuxedo Park, NY listing “Patterson Brook Carriage House”.   See the video here. Following are some photos of this magnificent home which was designed with the car collector in mind.  Room for 15+ vehicles in radiant heated garages to coddle … Continue reading “Car Collector’s Dream Home – Featured on “Living Large””

Privacy and scenic views define this end-unit town home in the beautiful Woodlands at Tuxedo community. Sited at 16 Willow Court – a premium lot – the home faces a placid pond and backs up to the Tuxedo Club Golf Course. A beautifully styled kitchen with many custom, updated features, a spacious formal living room, … Continue reading “Woodlands at Tuxedo – Townhome SOLD”

THIS HOME IS OFF MARKET – I am pleased to present an inviting colonial home for sale in the private Woodlands community of Tuxedo, NY.  31 Cedar drive features 4 bedrooms and 3 baths plus and additional 1 in-law suite of 1 bed and 1 bath on the lower level.  With hardwood floors on the … Continue reading “Colonial Home For Sale – Woodlands Tuxedo, NY (OFF MARKET)”

My name is Jake Matthews. I am a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker in NY and a lifelong resident of Tuxedo Park, NY.  I know the Tuxedo Park community very well from the historic homes to the geography and neighborhoods and the local real estate market.  Following is a brief background about my passion for helping homeowners sell … Continue reading “Jacob Matthews, Realtor in Tuxedo Park, New York”