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Delaware Avenue

Delaware Avenue

Suburban Neighborhood in Albany, New York

Albany County 12209
$244,294 Average Value
$243 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

A welcoming community next to Albany

Albany's Delaware Avenue is a triple-threat neighborhood, offering residents comfort, convenience and community. The community feels increasingly suburban, with single-family dwellings, driveways decked with basketball goals and children's bicycles strewn in spacious yards, making the neighborhood feel far removed from the city. But Downtown Albany — with all its amenities and bustle — is a mere three miles away. Residences in the neighborhood include detached and multifamily units on compact lots. You'll notice a mix of homes with brick and vinyl siding featuring stoops and front porches where neighbors socialize, according to Keith Wells, a sales and leasing associate with 518Realty.com, who has been selling homes in the area for nearly a decade. To sweeten the Delaware Avenue deal, there's a thriving sense of community, says Wells. "People are out and about. It's a very welcoming area, very friendly. It's something worth checking out,” he says.
Delaware Ave section of Albany is a great neighborhood with downtown in the distance.
Delaware Ave section of Albany is a great neighborhood with downtown in the distance.
Delaware Avenue is a quiet neighborhood with new residential development.
Delaware Avenue is a quiet neighborhood with new residential development.
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Delaware Avenue, where homes sell fast

For a typical three-bedroom, traditional single-family home with bungalow architecture, residents can look to spend about $170,000 to $250,000. A two-family ranch-style residence will cost around $300,000, according to Wells, and these prices reflect the neighborhood's layout. "Price goes up a bit as you move west," he says. Like the rest of the region, housing inventory is low. Homes here typically spend a little more than a month on the market, Wells says. Most dwellings have proximity to one another with manicured lawns and modest sidewalks, where trees line the streets.
A row of homes that are common to find in the Delaware section of Albany.
A row of homes that are common to find in the Delaware section of Albany.
A row of bungalows and cape cods in the Delaware section of Albany, NY.
A row of bungalows and cape cods in the Delaware section of Albany, NY.
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Impressive athletics at Albany High

School-aged children may attend New Scotland Elementary School, which has a B-minus from Niche. For middle school, students often move on to William S. Hackett Middle School, which has a B and is known for its highly involved Parent Teacher Association that's positively impacting students. B-rated Albany High School offers a state-championship-winning football program. The University of Albany is 9 miles away.
Kids warming up the start to their day at Albany High School.
Kids warming up the start to their day at Albany High School.
New Scotland Elementary School teachers are adorned by the residents in Helderberg.
New Scotland Elementary School teachers are adorned by the residents in Helderberg.
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Swimming and skiing in East New York

Community youth sports teams battle it out on the baseball and soccer fields at the Christian Plumeri Sports Complex. Many locals head just north of the neighborhood to Lincoln Park, where children can take advantage of the playground. The adjacent city park features an outdoor swimming pool and a weight room. Residents visit Capital Hills at Albany for a walking trail that loops around a 9-hole golf course. During the winter season, it becomes a popular skiing destination.
Lincoln Park offers a variety of options for South End's residents.
Lincoln Park offers a variety of options for South End's residents.
Plumeri Sports Complex is a large park/facility used by the public and the school.
Plumeri Sports Complex is a large park/facility used by the public and the school.
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Getting around, to Albany

Interstate 87 is the main thoroughfare that drives next to the neighborhood. Residents who don’t drive get around with the Capital District Transportation Authority bus service, which also helps those commuting to Albany. The Albany International Airport is 14 miles away.
The bus can get you anywhere you need to go in the capital region.
The bus can get you anywhere you need to go in the capital region.
Interstate i87 is right there to take you wherever you need to go.
Interstate i87 is right there to take you wherever you need to go.
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From empanadas to American cuisine

Along Delaware Avenue, retail and restaurant life pops, offering authentic international dining and fresh produce markets. Residents visit La Empanada Llama for sweet and savory empanadas and The Delaware Pub & Grill for unique American fare and an extensive drink menu. Everything else locals may need is found at Cardona's Market, an independent Italian market with fresh produce, baked goods, and a selection of marinara. CVS Pharmacy is where people go for medications and prescriptions.
The night life is alive at The Delaware right in the Delaware Ave. section.
The night life is alive at The Delaware right in the Delaware Ave. section.
Cardona's is a popular destination for lunch and more in the Delaware ave. section.
Cardona's is a popular destination for lunch and more in the Delaware ave. section.
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Feature films and coffee shops on Lark Street

Despite having some suburban sensibilities, Delaware Avenue offers residents solid entertainment options, like Indie and feature films at Landmark's Spectrum 8 Theatre and live performances at the Albany Civic Theatre. From Delaware Avenue, it's a quick trip to Downtown Albany — a major attraction for many homebuyers, says Wells. "You can walk to Lark Street downtown, where you find a plethora of restaurants and taverns and coffee shops,” he says.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Albany International

23 min drive

Bus

Second Ave & Jeanette St

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Mccarty Lot

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Whitehall Rd & Sard Rd

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Whitehall Rd & Clayton Pl

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Delaware Ave & Merline Ave

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Delaware Ave & Marinello Terr

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Second Ave & Delaware Ave

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Delaware Avenue US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Delaware Avenue Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$439,900
Median Sale Price
$441,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$425,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$450,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
90
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$243

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,622
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1927
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,361
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,286
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,641
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
500
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
7,064
Median Age
36
Population Density
13 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$61,915
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,068

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
83.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
35.2%
Advanced Degrees
15%
% Population in Labor Force
77.2%
Above the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
44''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

78 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

43 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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