Why Live in West Hurley
Hidden in the mountainous Catskills Park and bordering the expansive Ashokan Reservoir, West Hurley is a quiet residential hamlet about 3 miles south of Woodstock. West Hurley is one of three hamlets in the Town of Hurley and, like Woodstock, has an art scene steeped in history. At the turn of the 20th century, Hervey White founded the Maverick Art Colony, a utopian community for artists and bohemians. “My grandmother was a part of the Maverick colony, and my grandfather was also involved in the arts,” says Laurie Ylvisaker, associate broker at Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty, who has been in the industry for nearly 40 years. “They started the Maverick Festival in order to raise funds for necessities. It was essentially the original Woodstock.” The tales of a white stallion roaming free around Colorado, referred to by locals as the Maverick Horse, inspired White’s naming of the colony. West Hurley’s tranquil landscape still attracts a range of artists today, along with residents seeking out quiet tree-lined streets, abundant outdoor recreation, and proximity to all Woodstock offers. Over a century later, the riotous Maverick festival has transformed into a sequence of
Home Trends in West Hurley, NY
On average, homes in West Hurley, NY sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Hurley, NY over the last 12 months is $450,000, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$590,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$299
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
61
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%