$326,046Average Value$310Average Price per Sq Ft16Homes For Sale
Ideal location for Albany students and professionals
Residents are drawn to Campus Area because of its suburban feel and nearby amenities. Less than 8 miles from downtown Albany with hospitals, colleges, universities and other major employers even closer, Campus Area is a hub for working professionals and college students. “I think it’s just its convenient location, convenient transportation and easy commute to downtown Albany — that’s what draws people there,” says Kevin Clancy, the owner of Clancy Real Estate who has 30 years of experience selling in the area.
not too far from downtown Albany, the Campus Area will keep you connected to the city.
The University at Albany's campus in the Campus Area has a mid-century design.
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Dining along Western Avenue, shopping in Stuyvesant Plaza
Western Avenue or U.S. Route 20, which is technically called Coach Bob Ford Way where it passes the University at Albany, is a hub for shopping, dining and entertainment. Residents often start their days at Uncommon Grounds Coffee & Bagels or meet up at City Line Bar and Grill for brunch. Down the road, Across The Street Pub is a popular spot to meet up for wings, beer and weekly trivia nights, while locals looking to treat themselves to a fine dining experience often head to Black & Blue Steak and Crab. Stuyvesant Plaza offers a mix of larger retailers like Talbots and smaller local shops, including the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza. Just outside the neighborhood, Crossgates Mall provides a movie theater alongside an even wider selection of major retailers and restaurants. Grocery stores like Walmart and Hannaford are also just outside the neighborhood.
With a beautiful interior Tai Chi is a great spot to spend a moment and enjoy yourself.
Uncommon Grounds is a popular destination of all ages in the campus area in Albany, NY.
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Major local employers, including New York State
In addition to being the home of the University at Albany’s main campus, known as the “Uptown” campus and the SUNY Polytechnic Institute, Campus Area is home to the Albany NanoTech Complex and many state organizations. The NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, The NYS Department of Labor, The NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, plus the NYS Police Academy and Forensic Investigation Center — among others — are all located here. As a result, living here provides many residents easy access to school or work. “It’s easy, you can get to work in two minutes,” Clancy says. “The State of New York is probably the biggest employer for Albany.”
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance headquarters in Campus Area.
The NYSDOL in Campus Area offers a range of programs to employers and job seekers.
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Older homes starting at $200,000
According to Clancy, homes in Campus Area were typically built in the 1940s and 1950s, though there are also some younger homes available. As a result, the homes here vary greatly in style. There’s a wide variety of colonial styles alongside Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, bungalows and even brick Tudor-inspired homes. These homes typically sell for between $200,000 and $300,000 range, but fixer-uppers can be found for less, and a small handful of properties break past the $300,000. Some homes have off-street parking, while others have one- or two-car garages. Compared to other Albany neighborhoods, many of which have selling prices starting at around $300,000, the area is affordable, another aspect that Clancy says draws homebuyers here. “There’s no inventory. Homes come on and sell in a week. Especially if you’re below the median price, that affordability is higher,” he says. “If you miss the first weekend a house is on the market, it’ll be gone by Monday.”
A lovely example of a Tudor home in the Campus Area.
Colorful stone walkways and Dutch colonial homes can be found in Campus Area.
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Nearby kayaking at Six Mile Waterworks Park
Sunset Park is a pocket park that offers residents a playground, basketball court and small green space. Several larger parks sit just outside the neighborhood’s borders, including Buckingham Lake Park. Although it’s just 5 acres, it’s a great spot for dog walking along wooded paths and fishing. Residents enjoy ice skating in the winter months. The 57-acre Six Mile Waterworks Park is part of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve and offers walking trails as well as water activities like kayaking and fishing, though there’s no swimming allowed in the lake.
People enjoying some fishing in Six Mile Park just outside the Campus Area.
The trails at Albany Pine Bush Preserve offers a quiet, serene retreat from Campus Area.
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Catching a show at University at Albany
Guilderland Farmers Market meets every Sunday evening from July through October at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, featuring much more than fresh produce. There are local artisans and crafters, homemade beverages and food, live music, special events, competitions and more. The University at Albany Museum offers a variety of exhibitions and performances to the public throughout the year, and venturing to Downtown Albany always offers plenty of excitement, including concerts, sporting events, festivals, museum exhibits and art shows.
Cheer on the Great Danes at the University at Albany football games in Campus Area.
The Performing Arts Center at the University at Albany provides concerts to the Campus Area.
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Highways like I-87 and I-90 make traveling easy
While Campus Area is mostly car-dependent, with a few more walkable areas near the university campus, the ease of highway access via Interstate 87, Interstate 787, Interstate 90, and U.S. Route 85 makes it a great location to get virtually anywhere in the Capital District. U.S. Route 20, more commonly called Western Avenue, also runs through here and there are bus stops scattered throughout the area. Albany Medical Center, St. Peter’s Hospital and specialty medical facilities are all within 3.5 miles away. Albany International Airport is less than 7 miles away, about a 10-minute drive.
Major interstates run right next to the Campus Area to get you around the capital region fast.
Albany International Airport in Campus Area serves as a hub for several major airlines.
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Albany High’s magnet program
Niche gives the Albany City School District a C-plus rating. Local children can attend Eagle Point Elementary School, which has a B-minus, before moving on to William S. Hackett Middle School and Albany High School, which both have B ratings. Albany High makes Niche’s list of top 10 magnet high schools in New York and has a student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Students preparing for high school can also submit an application for lottery admission to TechValley High School, a Boards of Cooperative Educational Services school on the SUNY Polytechnic Institute’s campus that doesn’t have a rating on Niche.
Eagle Point Elementary School in Albany, NY.
William S Hackett Middle School is located just outside Mount Hope covering grades 6-8 grade.
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Parks in this Area
Westland Hills Dog Park
Rosemont Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Buckingham Lake Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Collins Circle
Six Mile Waterworks Park
Fishing
Lake
Picnic Area
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Frank Waterson Park (Westland Hills Park)
Sunset Park
Transit
Airport
Albany International
18 min drive
Bus
1475 Washington Ave
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Western Ave & Daytona Ave
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Western Ave & Brookwood Ave
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Western Ave & Homestead St
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Fuller Rd & Executive Park Dr
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Western Ave & Magazine St
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Ohav Shalom & Krumkill Rd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Campus Area
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Campus Area Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Campus Area, Albany sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Campus Area, Albany over the last 12 months is $457,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
14,882
Median Age
26
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$77,492
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,031
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
47.8%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.2%
% Population in Labor Force
59.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
48/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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