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Forested rural community south of Buffalo
Organized as a town in 1828, Colden is in the southeastern part of Erie County less than 30 miles south of Buffalo. It was initially named Buffum Mills after its first resident, Richard Buffum, who bought 2,000 acres of land from the Holland Purchase Company. Eventually, it was renamed to Colden when the post office was established in 1830. Located in the West Branch Cazenovia Creek Valley, Colden is a hilly, forested area near many popular winter resorts. “Colden is beautiful with its topography, and you get all four seasons,” says Chris Welch, a Century 21 Gold Standard Realtor who has sold in the market for nearly five years. “It is perfect for people who want a country lifestyle but still want to be somewhat close to major amenities.”
Single-family homes in town and on acreages
In the rolling hills of Western New York, Colden allows homebuyers to purchase a little land and not be too close to their neighbors. Closer to town, a few farmhouses are bunched together along some main thoroughfares. As it gets more rural, more farmhouses and contemporary fraftsman styles are on multiple acres of land. Buyers can expect a farmhouse on a few acres to start at nearly $400,000, while newer contemporary homes can go into the $800,000s. “The market in Western New York is still moving well even with higher interest rates. In Colden, it moves a little slower since it’s a little on the outskirts, but it is still strong,” Welch says.
An aerial view of Colden's town center.
A Queen Ann-style cottage house on Gutekunst Road in Colden, NY.
Single-family homes with nearby barns are common in Colden.
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Community parks, ski slopes and golf
Walter Kummer Town Park is a community park with vast open and wooded green space. The park features a playground, baseball field and a newly opened disc golf course. A little less than five miles south is Kissing Bridge Snow Sports, which is a place where residents can make the best of the harsh winters in Western New York. The space has 39 slopes across 700 acres and has slopes for all ranges of skiing and snowboarding expertise. Open seasonally, the Holland Hills Country Club is a public golf course with limited memberships. The course is the highest point in Erie County and is a par-72, 18-hole golf course between Colden and Holland.
The Walter Kummer Park has a playground and fields located on Park Street in Colden, NY.
A view of the tennis courts in Walter Kummer Town Park.
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Local specialty businesses and distant daily essentials
A small rural town, Colden has some small mom-and-pop shops. Essentially Well Oiled is a locally owned store with local artisan gifts, including oil-infused chocolate, lotion bars, and personal products. The Colden Board Shop looks like a small wooden cottage and specializes in skiing and snowboarding equipment. Locals can quickly stop at Dollar General for groceries and other items. For a more traditional grocery store, residents can head into either Orchard Park or East Aurora, which are under 15 miles away. Orchard Park has an Aldi, Tops Friendly Market, and big box stores like Target. The Colden Country Inn is a local favorite in town and features a vast menu from steaks to seafood and a complete craft beer list.
Colden Ski & Board Shop offers ski lessons, ski gear leasing and all the necessary planning.
Colden Country Inn takes up an entire sizeable classic house in Colden, NY.
The Dollar General is well sorted and stacked for the residents' needs in Colden, NY.
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Colden Elementary School has 151 students in grades K-5.
Springville-Griffith and Orchard Park schools
Most children are zoned for the Springville-Griffith Institute Central District, which scores a B on Niche, has a little over 1,500 students and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Students will head to Colden Elementary, Springville-Griffith Institute Middle and Springville-Griffith Institute High School. The elementary and middle schools score a B-minus on Niche, while the high school grades a B. Springville-Griffith Institute High School offers multiple AP classes, an innovative business education program, and a wide range of vocational programs offered through the school and the Board of Cooperative Education Services.
A small portion of the area is districted for the Orchard Park Central School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche and serves around 5,000 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The school path for OPCSD students is Ellicott Road Elementary, Orchard Park Middle and Orchard Park High School. According to Niche, the elementary school scores an A, the middle school gets a B-plus, and the high school scores an A-minus. Orchard Park High offers an Academy of Finance, a four-year program that partners with a local advisory board and SUNY Erie to earn college credit.
Colden arts festivals and farmers markets
Dating to 1968, the Colden Festival is one of the oldest art festivals in Western New York. Each September, the event features live music, local artists and local food vendors. Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bread of Life Outreach hosts the Colden Community Farmers Market, which allows locals to purchase locally grown produce, honey, eggs, meat and baked goods.
Driving into Buffalo
While no public transit exists in Colden, residents get north to Buffalo by taking US-219. The trip is about 30 miles and should take more than half an hour.
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Parks in this Area
Chestnut Ridge Park
Boston Town Park
South Boston Playground
Sprague Brook Park
Chestnut Ridge Park - The 3 Loops
Emery Park
Bike Trails
Disc Golf
Picnic Area
Transit
Airport
Buffalo Niagara International
46 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Colden
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colden, West Falls sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Colden, West Falls over the last 12 months is $328,084, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
We are pleased to present a truly remarkable one-of-a-kind private farmhouse estate in Boston, NY. Located just one mile south of the town center of Colden, NY, you will find a private 212 foot long driveway leading to the over 3000 sqft home on a hill. Known locally as South Hill farms, this was/is a blueberry and grape farm. There are 6,000 blueberry bushes on campus always having
Located in hills of Colden this parcel provides scenic views of open and wooded land with a stream towards the back of the property. Land is mostly level with gently rising slopes. Owner had mowed and maintained walking paths through the land. A mixture of pines, grove of Aspen trees, apple trees, etc. A beautiful park like setting and just a short drive to Kissing Bridge Ski resort. The 70
Quaint Colden Home! This 2-bedroom, 1 full bath 752 square foot ranch home sits on 0.41 acres and is located in the Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District. Sitting back away from the road, this home is nestled in the hillside. This home is a great fit for those who wish to live a minimalist lifestyle, but still have the amenities of a larger home, such as a first-floor laundry.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,077
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,714
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,117
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
188''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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