Sold: This Once Famous Poughkeepsie Bar is Now Off the Market

Update 4/10/2024: This property has been sold and is no longer for sale. 

One of the most legendary bars in the Hudson Valley is up for sale, offering the right buyer a rare opportunity to revive a local favorite.

The bar has been listed for sale for nearly two years. The low price of the building, which includes multiple apartments on the second floor, has many people wondering... how is this famous dive bar still on the market?

Noah's Ark in Poughkeepsie, NY Is Still for Sale

If you grew up in the Hudson Valley, it was hard to avoid hearing the name of Noah's Ark in Poughkeepsie. Their omnipresent radio ads ("Noah's Ark... the late night place to be!") as well as their deep ties to the Dutchess County community meant that the bar was known far and wide. Now it's available at a low price for a new owner to start the next chapter.

Noah's Ark in Poughkeepsie, NY Abruptly Closes in 2022

Mike Reed, the previous owner of Noah's Ark, unexpectedly passed away in August of 2022. Soon after, one of the Hudson Valley's favorite dive bars was listed for sale. The building, which was originally built in 1910, houses the bar on the first floor with multiple apartment units on the second floor. The most surprising thing about the listing may be the price.

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Noah's Ark in Poughkeepsie, NY Is Surprisingly Affordable

The building at 135 Mill St is listed for a relatively affordable $685,000. While nearly tree quarters of a million dollars is still objectively a large sum of money, it might be a sign that the Hudson Valley real estate market may finally be cooling down. Take a look at listing photos below.