Why Live in Stockade District
Tucked amongst the foothills of the Catskill Mountains and bordering the Hudson River, Kingston is steeped in American history. Sitting high above gently rolling hills is the city's oldest neighborhood, the Stockade District, which served a crucial role when Kingston was named New York’s first capital. The neighborhood’s name stems from its original function as a stockade, which encircled this small, former Dutch colony and protected its residents from neighboring tribes and the British during the American Revolutionary War. "Kingston has survived many ebbs and flows throughout the years, but its beautiful and historic architecture has been embraced, and a renaissance of new businesses has emerged," says Sean Zimmerman, associate broker at Halter Associates Realty Inc., who has been helping homeowners sell their homes for over 20 years.
The Stockade District and Hudson Valley have grown since the 2020 pandemic, as many New York City residents headed north, seeking open spaces and affordable housing. Although its historic charm and growing food scene draw people in, the welcoming community makes them stay. "The departure of IBM in the '90s made residents look inward to see how we
Home Trends in Stockade District, NY
On average, homes in Stockade District, Kingston sell after 42 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in Stockade District, Kingston over the last 12 months is $500,000, down 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$500,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$575,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$710,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$269
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
7
Median List Price
$675,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-24%