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North Albany-Shaker Park's industrial past informs residential present
North Albany-Shaker Park is a modestly priced neighborhood on the northeast side of Albany. Originally constructed in the 1600s, this neighborhood has seen significant development in its lifetime. Many previously industrial buildings have recently been converted into luxury lofts and apartments, laying the foundations for a revitalized residential district. “It’s becoming a very desirable area,” says Christopher Wright, associate broker with Oxford Property Group, who has been in the area for 24 years. “It’s in a good school district, it’s very walkable and it’s right by downtown.” While the neighborhood is still budding, North Albany-Shaker Park is quickly making a name for itself.
Broadway stretching out to downtown Albany and the Hudson River by your side.
Views of Albany in the distance and the industrial section of North Albany.
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A mix of historic single-family homes and newer townhouses
Industrial properties take up most of the eastern part of this mixed-use neighborhood, while older single-family homes populate the west side. While many row houses were built prior to 1925, there are pockets of newer townhouses with driveways and multi-car garages. The historic properties come with pros and cons. Spaciousness is an advantage of being built when houses were expected to house large families - prospective homebuyers can find six-bedroom, 2,000-square-foot homes. However, many of these require repairs to be move-in ready. Newer townhouses built in 2018 require far less work but are not as readily available, ranging in price from around $430,000 to $450,000. Single-family homes come in Colonial, Modern Traditional and ranch-style varieties, costing anywhere from $275,000 to $610,000, depending on build year, number of bedrooms and square footage.
A clean lawn and a well-kept Colonial home in North Albany.
A lovely brick Cape Cod found in the North Albany/Shaker section of Albany.
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Buses connect North Albany-Shaker Park to downtown area
Capital District Transit Authority buses are a frequent sight throughout North Albany-Shaker Park. “Bus lines run up and down Pearl Street,” Wright says. “Not that anybody really uses it. We’re a car community – always have been.” The No. 22 bus makes the trip downtown from Broadway and North 3rd Street in just under 20 minutes. Residents also have easy access to Interstate 90, connecting them with Albany International Airport, and to Interstate 787, which provides access to nearby Troy.
You'll have no problem grabbing a bus in North Albany to get you around the capital region.
Downtown is 20 minutes away with Capital District Transit Authority buses.
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Local breweries like Druthers and Fort Orange offer nearby nightlife
Residents can shop for groceries and household necessities at the Family Dollar on Broadway or can make the drive to Honest Weight Food Co-op, a community-owned grocery store specializing in locally sourced produce. Although downtown Albany is just under 2 miles away, locals do not need to leave the neighborhood for a night out. Il Faro is a family-owned Italian restaurant known as a spot for celebrations. The community is also close to a section of Albany’s Brewers Row, where locals can gather at pubs like Fort Orange Brewing and Druthers Brewing Company.
City Line Cafe & Deli is a sweet shop on the corner of N. 1st Street in the heart of North Albany.
A warm pot pie for the cold days at Druthers in North Albany-Shaker Park.
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Parks offer outdoor recreation and annual festivals
Hackett Park is a small pocket of green space that has basketball courts, playgrounds and open fields for weekend outings. For a more meditative experience, Sacred Heart Park sits across the street from Sacred Heart Catholic Church, a historic house of worship that has stood in Albany since 1880. Golfers will enjoy proximity to Wolferts Roost Country Club, voted as the best private course in Upstate New York by Capital Region Living magazine in 2019. Washington Park downtown hosts the annual Albany Tulip Festival, celebrating the 140,000 blossoming flowers with live music and a vendor fair.
If you want a long stroll along the Hudson, Corning Preserve is a safe bet.
Kids enjoying some basketball fun after school at Hackett Park.
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North Albany Academy Middle doubles as a community center
Arbor Hill Elementary, which earns a C from Niche, is the nearest, located in neighboring Arbor Hill. North Albany Academy Middle School, also a C, is located directly in Shaker Park and serves as the neighborhood’s community center. All city schools eventually feed into Albany High School, which scores a B and offers four specialized magnet academies for students pursuing alternative education pathways.
North Albany Middle School shows kids the basics of gardening in the Shaker area.
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North Albany-Shaker Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Albany-Shaker Park, Albany sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Albany-Shaker Park, Albany over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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