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Life amid nature in Rural Guilderland
Farmland, thickets of trees and residential scenery all flash by on a drive through Rural Guilderland, which sits outside Albany in eastern New York. Its winding roads dot a landscape also peppered with wetlands, natural beauty and overtly natural surroundings. “Guilderland is a diverse town and fairly spread-out,” says Brian Brosen, a licensed associate broker and leader of the Capital Team. “Everybody wants the land, the space and the outdoor areas. There’s a few preserves out there and it’s all about nature, but still within 15 minutes of Crossgates Mall and access to highways.” Residents stay in touch with their natural surroundings without sacrificing the convenience of a quick commute.
Marshlands and ponds are apart of the Guilderland area.
Guilderland is a beautiful area just outside Albany with roughly 35,000 residents.
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Homes with acreage and unique architecture
A wide variety of architecture populates Rural Guilderland, with Cape Cods, colonials, ranch homes and customs throughout the neighborhood. Farmhouse-style properties are also common in the pastoral landscape, often combining with other architecture to create unique designs. Large windows allow sunlight to flood modern homes; farm-like elements are added to Cape Cods to create a rustic look; and designs evocative of barns fit right into the landscape. Acreage varies, but residents can find anything from one-acre to five-acre properties, many for under the million-dollar mark. “People live out there because they don’t want the quarter-acre yard,” Brosen says. “They want a two-acre yard, elbow room and nature. There’s larger houses with a little bit of land and privacy, but it’s still just 15 minutes to the mall, shopping and everything else you want and need. It still has that country living.” Single-family homes on smaller acreage tend to cost between $200,000 and $400,000, but those on larger lots are more common and tend to run from $500,000 to over $1 million.
A mid-century home with clean light all day in Guilderland.
A nice, new country home in Guilderland.
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Three A-minus-rated schools for students
Guilderland Elementary School is one of several that can kick off education for students in the neighborhood, situated near the southeastern edge of Rural Guilderland. It receives an A-minus from Niche, as does Farnsworth Middle School. Guilderland High School hosts ninth through 12th grades, completing the schooling arc, and also garners an A-minus rating. Students can study the Albany Pine Bush Preserve at Farnsworth, while Guilderland High’s sports teams include skiing, ice hockey and field hockey.
Guilderland High School is a large campus with all the sporting fields needed to grow.
Guilderland Elementary School is a great place to have your kids learn and grow.
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Shopping along Western Avenue
Almost all commercial and restaurant options lie along Western Avenue, which runs along and through the northern part of the neighborhood. Duckpond Farms lies near the reservoir, serving up burgers and ice cream. Farther east down the avenue, the Tailgate Tavern, Akanomi and Ruggiero’s Pizza and Deli all sit around the southern end of Carman Road on the edge of the neighborhood. Between those restaurants’ sports-bar atmosphere, authentic Japanese fare and freshly-made pies, respectively, they cover a wide range of what diners might be looking for. Both Market 32 and Hannaford are less than 10 miles east for grocery shopping, and Rural Guilderland is less than 10 miles west straight down Western Avenue from the Crossgates Mall. The mall spans nearly 2 million square feet and encompasses major retail outlets, smaller stores and entertainment options. “The Crossgates Mall is the second-largest mall in upstate New York,” Brosen says. “There’s lots of destination spots and things like bowling and escape rooms.” Wineries like the Clover Pond Vineyard and Altamont Vineyard & Winery have tasting rooms for wine aficionados. A Costco is also planned for the Guilderland area.
Akanomi has you covered for your Omakasi or Japanese food in Guilderland.
Duck Pond Farms is the local place to get fresh hard and soft ice cream in Guilderland.
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Taking in music at Tawasentha Park
Tawasentha Park is the most popular park in Rural Guilderland, spanning nearly 200 acres and offering its visitors a pool and splash pad to cool off in during hot-weather months, winter recreation like skiing and sledding, year-round trails and boating in the Normans Kill. “It’s huge,” Brosen says. “In the fall and spring, they hold a lot of high school cross country, and people can rent pavilions. It does a very popular music series in the summer, where large, local bands with big followings will go there and play. They’ll bring in a thousand or 2,000 people on the nights when they have bands playing.” The lineups include the Guilderland Town Band as a recurring staple, along with other local and national acts. A local YMCA, several country clubs and the nearby Keenholts Park baseball complex provide sports and exercise facilities for the area, while anglers can cast a line in the Watervliet Reservoir.
At Tawasentha park you can cool down or enjoy the splash pad area.
There is also a great playground at Tawasentha Park in Guilderland.
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Nature views around Guilderland
To the southwest, the Helderberg Escarpment offers breathtaking, panoramic views of the Hudson Valley. Closer to the neighborhood, several nature preserves are significant attractions for those in the area. “The preserves are very, very popular,” Brosen says. “It’s all beautiful.” Visitors can hike past waterfalls at Wolf Creek Falls Preserve, just west of Rural Guilderland, or observe wildlife at the Bozen Kill Preserve. At French’s Hollow Falls, sightseers might luck into seeing a train rumble across a trestle built high above the water.
Spending time with your best friend on a quiet morning along the Escarpment is a great start.
A beauitufl walk and views with loved ones on the Heidelberg Escarpment trail.
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A neighborhood removed from most major roadways
Most major routes are located north of Rural Guilderland. Western Avenue is part of Route 20, which spans Oregon to Massachusetts. It links to an interchange with the Senator Warren M. Anderson Expressway, also known as Interstate 88, just west, and Interstate 90 runs less than three miles north of the neighborhood. Downtown Albany is less than 15 miles east via Western Avenue and I-90, providing proximity for those working in the city who live in Rural Guilderland. “It’s a 30-minute straight shot from downtown Albany,” Brosen says. “It’s a desirable area for people.” CDTA buses make stops along Western Avenue, making public transportation accessible within the neighborhood.
With Bus stops on Route 20 you'll be able to fly into Albany.
The Watervliet Reservoir is a 620 acres just north of Wolf Creek Falls.
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Parks in this Area
Bozenkill Park
Tawasentha Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Keenholts Park
Roger Keenholts Park
Nott Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Fort Hunter Park
Bozen Kill Nature Preserve
Wolf Creek Falls Preserve
Transit
Airport
Albany International
31 min drive
Bus
Western Ave & Windingbrook Dr
Bus
Rt 20 & Carpenter Village
Bus
Rt 20 & Foundry Rd
Bus
Rt 20 & Western Turnpike Golf
Bus
Western Ave & Mercy Care Ln
Bus
The Gade Farm
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Rural Guilderland
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rural Guilderland, Altamont sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rural Guilderland, Altamont over the last 12 months is $556,509, up 28% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Experience the best of country living in this beautifully crafted 4-bedroom, 3-bath custom home set on over 3 private acres in the Voorheesville School District. With 3100 sq ft of open, light-filled living space, this home offers an updated kitchen, dining area w/built-in benches , renovated baths, and warm living area w/wood-burning stove. Recent upgrades include newer roof & furnace. Enjoy
Don't miss this unique opportunity in Altamont! Set on over 5 acres, this generous property features two separate dwellings with private entrances and separate meters—perfect for an in-law setup or full two-family use. Ideal for multi-generational living or rental income. With plenty of space inside and out, this home offers flexibility and potential. Sold as-is.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Fairwood Apartments in Guilderland, NY. Nestled in a tranquil country setting with a babbling brook, our one and two bedroom apartments offer a wealth of amenities. Enjoy private entryways, a fitness center, saunas, swimming pool, and two indoor tennis courts. With easy access to major highways and proximity to shopping centers, Fairwood
Starting at $1,300. A-KR Floor Plan, similar apartments on 1st and 2nd floor. Partially remodeled 2 bedroom & 1 bath apartment. Balcony with storage, extra storage, walk-in bedroom closet, in-ground pool, picnic grove, tennis & basketball courts. 24-hour maintenance, and on-site property manager. Convenient location: On the bus line, easy access to I-90, I-87, Sematech, SUNY Nanoscale College,
Connecting Albany with Schenectady, Carpenter Village Apartments has over 150 one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes in Guilderland, NY. Settled right on Western Avenue (Route 20), Carpenter Village provides residents with convenient access to the Capital Region, and it has excellent walkability to nearby stores. This convenience, combined with the friendly community atmosphere created
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,425
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$95,850
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,245
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.1%
College Graduates
55.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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