Condos for Sale in Forestburgh, NY

Forestburgh was once a resort community for people who wanted to escape from New York City, which is about two hours away. Today, the rural town in the Catskills is home to a blend of seasonal and year-round residents. Median home sale prices and property taxes are high for the area. Smaller houses sell from the upper $100,000s to the upper $200,000s, but large estates fetch over a million. Properties typically measure several acres, and some have water access. While some people rent out their homes when they're not using them, Forestburgh has some restrictions on Airbnbs and other short-term rentals. You can go to Forestburgh General Store for sandwiches and basic staples, plus gifts and home goods. State Route 42 offers access to Monticello and Port Jervis, both of which have grocery stores, restaurants and job opportunities. A lot of people work in local government, education and health care. The Center for Discovery nonprofit employs over 1,800 people, mainly in the medical field. For recreation, Neversink Gorge is a popular trout fishing and hiking spot. The Forestburgh Playhouse hosts live productions, dinner cabarets and art education programs. Because of the rural surroundings, you might have a hard time getting a cell signal or internet connection. Kids attend schools in the Monticello Central School District, including Monticello High School, which is about 10 minutes away.