Listing Summary
CR Properties Group is pleased to present a monumental, large-scale adaptive reuse and development opportunity in the beautiful upper Hudson Valley: The Former Roeliff Jansen Central School Campus, Hillsdale, NY 12529.
Full Description
Historic Institutional Campus For Redevelopment: 2343 NY-22, Hillsdale, NY 12529
Massive 92,810 SF Former School Facility in Columbia County with Historic SHPO Tax Credit Eligibility
CR Properties Group is pleased to present a monumental, large-scale adaptive reuse and development opportunity in the beautiful upper Hudson Valley: The Former Roeliff Jansen Central School Campus, Hillsdale, NY 12529. Offered at an exceptional asset price of $2,195,000, this sprawling institutional facility encompasses an impressive 92,810 SF building footprint set within a highly desirable, expansive country landscape.
Commonly known to locals and historians as the Roeliff Jansen School (RJCS), this historic public asset proudly served the tight-knit rural communities of Hillsdale, Copake, and Ancram. The property features a substantial brick architectural profile, expansive interior volumes, and a prime geographic location. This makes it an extraordinary canvas for a marquee master-planned redevelopment, such as a multi-family workforce housing complex, a senior living community, an educational or corporate retreat, an artisan arts center, or a wellness and hospitality destination.
Historic Rehabilitation Incentives: Capitalizing on SHPO Tax Credits
A core financial advantage of this redevelopment asset is its eligibility for substantial state and federal tax incentives. The property is positioned to take advantage of historic preservation frameworks that dramatically improve investor returns and lower net construction costs.
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SHPO Tax Credit Eligibility: The site qualifies for state and federal State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) tax credits for substantial rehabilitation.
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Deep Equity Subsidies: Investors can offset a large percentage of qualified rehabilitation expenditures (QREs) directly through historic tax credits, making complex adaptive reuse projects highly lucrative.
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Architectural Heritage Advantage: Preservation of the school's timeless mid-century aesthetic can be blended with modern luxury or institutional updates, creating a highly marketable, story-driven destination brand.
Charming Columbia County Context: Hillsdale, NY
Redeveloping in Hillsdale means anchoring your project within a highly desirable, upscale enclave of the northern Hudson Valley. Known for its rolling agricultural landscapes, historic farmsteads, and close-knit civic community, Hillsdale functions as a premium escape for high-net-worth buyers and tourists alike.
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Scenic Rural Appeal: The area provides a tranquil, picturesque countryside setting that attracts standard vacationers, remote executives, and retirees seeking the natural beauty of Columbia County.
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Elite Regional Gravitational Pull: Situated comfortably within a brief driving radius of Berkshire County, Massachusetts, the town acts as a cultural and geographic bridge between New York's Hudson Valley and the New England arts and ski corridors.
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Proximity to Major Cities: The property balances peaceful country seclusion with direct, straightforward travel corridors to the state capital of Albany, NY, as well as New York City and Boston.
Exceptional Regional Access: A Multistate Logistics Hub
Despite its peaceful, scenic setting, the Roeliff Jansen campus boasts an elite transportation matrix. It places your project minutes from interstate highways, high-capacity state feeder roads, and affluent multi-state borders.
Rapid Highway & Transit Connectivity
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New York / Massachusetts State Border: Located just 6 minutes (4 miles) east, providing immediate access to the Berkshires, Great Barrington, and western Massachusetts consumer pools.
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Taconic State Parkway (Exit 88): Situated a brief 11 minutes (8.3 miles) away, providing a traffic-light-free, direct north-south highway run straight to Westchester County, New York City, and Albany.
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Interstate 90 (NYS Thruway / Berkshire Spur): Accessible in 21 minutes (16.5 miles), connecting your project directly to the nation’s primary east-west logistics artery.
Key Industrial & River Links
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U.S. Route 9 Corridor: Located 23 minutes (17.7 miles) west, tying the development directly into the Hudson Valley's primary local commercial retail spine.
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Rip Van Winkle Bridge Crossing: Positioned 31 minutes (23.5 miles) away, providing a reliable, heavy-vehicle crossing over the Hudson River directly into Greene County and the Catskill Mountain region.
Property Specifications & Redevelopment Summary
| Property & Site Element |
Detail Specification & Infrastructure |
| Acquisition Price |
$2,195,000 |
| Total Building Footprint |
92,810 Square Feet (SF) |
| Property Asset Class |
Institutional / Former School / Redevelopment Site |
| Historical Designation |
Eligible for Historic SHPO Rehabilitation Tax Credits |
| Primary School Identity |
Former Roeliff Jansen Central School (RJCS) |
| Core Municipal Territory |
Columbia County (Serving Hillsdale, Copake, & Ancram) |
| Potential Adaptive Uses |
Multi-Family Housing, Senior Living, Hospitality, Cultural Arts |
| Critical Regional Transit Node |
Distance From Campus |
Approximate Travel Profile |
| New York / Massachusetts Border |
4.0 Miles |
6 Minutes |
| Taconic State Parkway (Exit 88) |
8.3 Miles |
11 Minutes |
| Interstate 90 Interchange |
16.5 Miles |
21 Minutes |
| U.S. Route 9 Commercial Corridor |
17.7 Miles |
23 Minutes |
| Rip Van Winkle Bridge Crossing |
23.5 Miles |
31 Miles |
Core Investment Highlights & Developer Advantages
Redevelopment Strategy Note: The sheer scale of a 92,810 SF building gives developers an incredible layout advantage. Historic school properties are highly sought after for apartment conversions because wide corridors, soaring classroom windows, and soaring gymnasiums convert beautifully into high-ceiling luxury lofts, extensive common areas, and profitable amenity packages.
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Unrivaled Dollar-Per-Square-Foot Value: Acquiring nearly 93,000 SF of institutional brick structure for $2,195,000 provides a massive discount to replacement cost, insulating investors against today's volatile raw material expenses.
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Powerful SHPO Tax Credit Safeguard: Protect your development capital by utilizing lucrative historic preservation tax credit programs designed to subsidize large-scale renovations.
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Built-In Multistate Destination Pull: Positioned seamlessly between the Hudson Valley and the Berkshires, this location easily captures affluent weekenders, luxury apartment tenants, or hospitality patrons from both New York and New England.
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Spacious Rural Campus Footprint: The property provides substantial exterior acreage surrounding the building, allowing for extensive surface parking, outdoor recreational trails, courtyards, or future ground-up building phases.
Contact CR Properties Group today to secure the complete physical offering memorandum, evaluate original architectural blueprints, review environmental property surveys, or schedule a private, secure site tour of this monumental Columbia County redevelopment campus.
Quick Glance
- Listing ID:
CL-New York-12605
- Status:
Active
- Year Build:
N/A
- Building Size:
92,810 SqFt
- Lot Size:
N/A