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Helderberg is near employers and close to New Scotland Avenue
Helderberg, 3 miles from Downtown Albany, offers suburban streetscapes within walking distance of major employers. This neighborhood features single and multifamily homes from the 1920s and 1930s. Residents enjoy walkable streets near hospitals and colleges, as well as access to Lincoln and Washington parks. New Scotland Avenue and Hackett Boulevard are also nearby, making it easy to connect to downtown without sacrificing suburban serenity.
Helderberg balances green space with a short commute to Downtown Albany.
Single and multifamily homes in classical styles with street parking
“It’s just an area where people love the neighborhood,” says Lorenzo Murray, an associate broker with HUNT Real Estate, who's been in the industry for 13 years. “They love what Hackett Boulevard has to offer and really like spending a lot of time on New Scotland Road. They’re highly sought-after neighborhoods. People live there because they like what they see.” In Helderberg, residents can find some breathing room between properties. Homes here typically have sidewalks lining the streets, and residents can park their cars along them. "There are some great streets with homes from the 20s, 30s and 40s," says Jenn Baniak-Hollands, an associate broker and head of the Hollands Homes Team at KW Platform with 10 years of experience. "It’s a very popular area with first-time buyers, especially those who work at the hospital." Houses have a median build date of 1929 and are in Colonial Revival, Dutch Colonial Revival and ranch-styles. “You’re going to see a lot of single-family homes, but also a few multi-unit homes,” says Murray. “Albany is definitely a very old city. It’s a hodgepodge mix of homes.” Single and multifamily homes range from the lower $200,000s to the mid-$400,000s. The median sale price is $300,000, which is on par with nearby Whitehall and Albany overall. New Scotland-Woodlawn and Buckingham Lake-Crestwood have higher medians, while Delaware Avenue's is lower.
Brick‑accented ranches are common in Helderberg.
Dutch Colonial Revival homes in Helderberg.
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Public, private and college campuses are all close to the neighborhood
The City School District of Albany serves the area and kids may attend the nearby and highly rated New Scotland Elementary School. Several private schools are also nearby, including the highly rated Albany Academy, which serves students from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Russell Sage College has a campus in the area, Albany Law School is also nearby and the University at Albany's main campus is about 5 miles away. Maria College, a private Catholic nursing school, is about a mile away.
Albany High School serves grades nine through 12.
New Scotland Elementary serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade students.
William S. Hackett Middle School for grades fifth through eighth.
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Walkable to major employers and near major bus routes
“There are big employers near here,” says Baniak-Hollands. “It’s adjacent to the Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital." She also says residents here are close to dining and entertainment set along New Scotland Avenue. “There are sidewalks throughout, and it’s a major bus route,” she says. Getting downtown takes 20 to 30 minutes by bus, depending on the route.
Community spaces provide outdoor recreation and entertainment
Helderberg is near several major parks and community centers for sports, programs and events, including:
Lincoln Park, 2 miles away, which has a swimming pool, play structures, sports fields and paved walking trails
Washington Park, 2 miles away, which has a lake, a theater for performances, a skate park and a tulip garden
Albany Art Room, in Helderberg, which has classes, private workshops and a gallery
The Bach Branch of the Albany Public Library, less than a mile away, which has programs for all ages, arts and crafts and educational presentations
Washington Park has a lake and a theater.
Lincoln Park’s outer loop gives Helderberg runners a safe, scenic circuit.
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Dining along New Scotland Avenue
New Scotland Avenue has restaurants serving everything from pub fare to upscale modern meals, some locations include:
Albany Ale & Oyster for upscale seafood and a raw bar
Restaurant 605 for a trendy atmosphere and modern, global flavors
Mr. Bumbles Café for coffee and a hearty breakfast and lunch menu
Ragonese Italian Imports for sandwiches and specialty grocery items
Tipsy Moose Tap & Tavern for brews and comfort food
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Crime and Safety
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Helderberg
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
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Helderberg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Helderberg, Albany sell after 11 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Helderberg, Albany over the last 12 months is $307,500, up 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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