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Sycaway Home for Sale

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    $329,900

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,056 Sq Ft

    131 Orchard Ave, Troy, NY 12180

    GREAT location, with many uses! This spacious ranch offering one floor living or two features hardwood floors, a combined living room/dining room floorplan, and a stylish kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Three BRs are on the 1st floor along with a full BA, and the 4th BR plus full BA is in the finished basement. Use this space as a BR, FR, or home office with private BA! Huge storage room,

    John DiBlasi DiBlasi Real Estate

    131 Orchard Ave, Troy, NY 12180

About Sycaway

Sycaway, located in Troy, NY, is a serene neighborhood perched atop Mount Ida, offering a suburban feel close to downtown Troy. This area is characterized by its quiet residential streets, walkable areas around St. Mary’s Cemetery, and a mix of well-appointed Craftsman homes, American Foursquares, bungalows, and Dutch Colonials. The neighborhood is home to bustling campuses like Troy High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's East Campus Athletic Village, where residents can hear the fight songs from Stadium Field. Retail space is limited, so residents often head to downtown Troy or Hoosick Road for shopping and dining, with options like Market 32, Walmart Supercenter, and Viejo San Juan. The Hill Beer & Wine Garden is a local favorite, known for its Polish and American dishes and award-winning outdoor seating. Sycaway is part of the highly-rated Troy City Schools District, with students attending schools that have strong academic reputations. The neighborhood is conveniently situated between Frear Park and Prospect Park, both offering unique features such as an 18-hole golf course, sports facilities, nature trails, and panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley. Sycaway residents benefit from a 10-minute commute to downtown Albany via Interstate 878 and access to bus services along Hoosick Street, as well as the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station for travel to Boston and New York.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sycaway a good place to live?
Sycaway is a good place to live. Sycaway is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Sycaway is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. Sycaway has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.6 people per acre and a median age of 31. The average household income is $76,845 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 33.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Sycaway are home owners, with 39.9% of residents renting and 60.1% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Sycaway can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Sycaway neighborhood guide.
Is Sycaway, NY a safe neighborhood?
Sycaway, NY is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Sycaway?
The median home price in Sycaway is $274,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $54,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,430 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $61K a year to afford the median home price in Sycaway. The average household income in Sycaway is $77K.
What are the best public schools in Sycaway?
The best public schools that serve Sycaway are:
  • Troy High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 3.8.
  • Troy Middle School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.5.
  • P.S. 14 has a B- Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 9:1.
What are the best private schools in Sycaway?
The best private schools that serve Sycaway are:
What are the most popular zip codes in Sycaway, Troy, NY?
The most popular zip codes in Sycaway, Troy, NY include 12180, 12303, 12306, 12020 and 12065.
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Sycaway, Troy, NY?
The most popular neighborhoods near Sycaway, Troy, NY are The Hill, Eastside Troy, Downtown Troy, South Central and South Troy.

Home Trends in Sycaway, NY

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$280,000
Median Single Family Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
15
Months of Supply
0.80
Median List Price
$274,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
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