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Mount Hope is close to buses, interstates and local parks
Mount Hope is a small neighborhood 2 miles from Downtown Albany that's known for townhouses with a median sale price below the city average. Residents here have access to interstates and Capital District Transportation Authority bus routes, as well as parks, trails and shopping in adjacent Glenmont. The area is also close to the Hudson River and the Port of Albany, where heavy industrial uses include shipping, manufacturing and distribution. Students can attend public schools, including magnet programs, through the City School District of Albany.
Mount Hope in Albany, New York, is primarily townhouses near outdoor recreation.
Mount Hope has a suburban atmosphere near Downtown and the Albany Port.
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Townhouses along two main roads in Mount Hope
“A lot of this area is industrial,” says Lorenzo Murray, a broker with HUNT Real Estate. “I think a consumer needs to know that it’s residential up against industrial, and that the area is, for the most part, limited to townhouse-style homes. It’s just not a revitalized area.” The area is primarily brick-and-vinyl townhouses in the New Traditional style, with a median sale price of $181,950. This is lower than Albany's median, as well as nearby areas such as Normanskill, Delaware Avenue and Helderberg, but higher than areas such as Second Avenue and Downtown Albany. “I previously owned a primary residence here and still own property in the area,” says Nii Nortey, a broker with NH Capital Realty. “It has a solid middle-class, stable neighborhood feel.”
Mount Hope offers a variety of housing options, from classic to contemporary.
Most townhouses are in the New Traditional style.
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Mount Hope has access to U.S. Route 9W.
Interstates and buses provide transportation
“Many work in city or state offices, and there is also a significant retiree population,” says Nortey. “The commute is primarily by car and generally manageable.” Drivers can hop on Interstate 787 less than a mile from Mount Hope. “Getting around is extremely easy,” Murray says. “You can get anywhere from that particular area. It’s a really easy access area.” Downtown Albany and the Empire State Plaza are about 2 miles away, and Interstate 87 runs along the western edge of the area. CDTA buses make stops along U.S. Route 9W and state Route 32 and take about 12 minutes to reach downtown.
Outdoor recreation near Mount Hope
Though Mount Hope is close to an industrial area, there are green spaces and parks nearby:
Mount Hope Park has a playground and open space.
Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail has paths for biking and hiking.
Normans Kill creek allows kayaking and fishing.
Krank Park has baseball fields and sports courts.
Mount Hope Park is a small neighborhood park.
Right in the heart of Mount Hope is the multi-use Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.
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There are a few quick-service options and stores in Mount Hope.
Most dining and shopping options are just down 9W in Glenmont
Though there are several chain restaurants in Mount Hope, such as Dunkin’ and Popeyes, residents generally go downtown or to Glenmont for dining and shopping. “You drive down 9W into Glenmont, and that’s where all your shopping is,” says Murray. Grocery stores and national retailers are about 2 miles away along this highway. Restaurants are in that area too, and include:
Sawa Sushi Bistro
Akira Albany
Romo’s Pizzeria & Restaurant
Taj Fine Indian Cuisine
A strong school district with themed academies and varied programs
The highly rated City School District of Albany serves the area and has eight elementary schools and three middle schools, but only one high school. Albany High School is organized into four themed academic academies. The district also offers a program for English-language learners and an alternative education center.
Giffen Memorial Elementary School serves prekindergarten through fifth grade.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Hope
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Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mount Hope Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Hope, Albany sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Hope, Albany over the last 12 months is $181,950, up 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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