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Urban Pine Hills has dining, entertainment and education
Pine Hills is a lively urban neighborhood less than 3 miles from Downtown Albany, offering historic homes in revival styles. The area is a mix of long-time locals and students, with easy access to top-rated schools, public transportation, restaurants along Madison Avenue and neighborhood parks. The neighborhood is home to highly rated public schools and the University at Albany’s Downtown Campus.
Pine Hills offers a range of revival-style homes.
Pine Hills is a neighborhood in Albany just 3 miles away from Downtown.
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Historic housing styles for rent
Most homes date back to the early 1900s and are in revival styles, such as Victorian, Spanish and Colonial. Craftsman bungalows and ranch-style homes are also common. The area is primarily renters, with apartments available. Single and multifamily homes range from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$800,000s, with a median sale price of $255,000 and a median townhouse sale price of $160,000. Pine Hill’s median is significantly below the Albany median, as well as that of neighboring New Scotland-Woodlawn and Beverwyck, but higher than that of Downtown Albany. “Pine Hills is a mix between long-time residents and renters," says Samantha Curry, Realtor and co-founder of New Scotland Realty, who has almost a decade of experience in the industry. "We still get a lot of students from the University of Albany, but a lot of the tenant base used to be students at Saint Rose." The College of Saint Rose shut down in 2024, and the campus is slated to become a new multi-use area with urban amenities. “There will be even more growth there, with housing and different revitalization efforts to the area,” says Heather Casaw, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. Casaw has been working in the industry for 5 years. “There are going to be different opportunities for businesses…and opportunities for anyone hoping to invest.”
A brick Tudor in Pine Hills.
Homes in historic styles are common here.
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Elementary, high school and higher education in Pine Hills
The highly rated Pine Hills Elementary School and the top-rated Albany High School are in the neighborhood and part of the City School District of Albany. Middle schoolers attend North Albany Middle School, about 5 miles outside the neighborhood. Private options include the LaSalle School, an all-boys private boarding institution serving students in sixth through 12th grade who require additional academic support. The University at Albany also has an Alumni Quad in Pine Hills for first- and second-year student housing, and its Downtown Campus is just outside the neighborhood.
Pine Hills Elementary School serves students in the neighborhood.
The Albany High School track and football field in Pine Hills.
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Pine Hills is walkable with public transportation to Downtown
The Capital District Transportation Authority operates bus routes throughout the city, making the commute to Downtown about 20 minutes and to the University at Albany about 30 minutes. Most streets have sidewalks, making it easy to walk to shopping, dining, employment and entertainment in the area. The Albany Medical Center and St. Peter's Hospital are less than 2 miles away, while Albany International Airport is about 9 miles away via Interstate 87. I-90 is also nearby, leading outside the city.
CDTA service keeps Pine Hills connected to the Capital District.
Taking the bus or walking are popular modes of transportation in Pine Hills.
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Eateries on Madison Avenue
Most restaurants are along Madison Avenue, such as:
Café Madison for brunch
Junior’s Bar & Grill for American comfort food
Madison’s Pizza for pies and subs
Ruby City for Japanese cuisine
"There's so many fun restaurants and places to go that are within the city limits; people don't just stick to one area," says Curry. There’s also a Market 32 along Madison for groceries, and Crossgates Mall is 5 miles away.
Madison Avenue is a commercial hub, featuring restaurants such as Junior's Bar & Grill.
Cafe Madison is a popular destination in Pine Hills.
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Walking trails border the lake in Washington Park.
Entertainment venues and parks in Pine Hills
There are also entertainment venues along Madison Avenue and parks throughout Pine Hills, such as:
The Madison Theatre for movies and a dine-in theater
The Pine Hills Branch of the Albany Public Library for community events and programs
Ridgefield Park for the tennis club, a baseball field, a spray park and a playground
Woodlawn Park for sports fields, hard-top courts and a jungle gym
Madison Avenue Playground for a pocket park with basketball courts and play structures.
Washington Park borders the neighborhood and is rich in amenities, offering everything from nature trails and skate parks to fishing and boating on the lake. The park also hosts the annual Albany Tulip Festival on Mother’s Day weekend.
GreatSchools:
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pine Hills
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pine Hills Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pine Hills, Albany sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Pine Hills, Albany over the last 12 months is $260,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Kelly SharifipourDarby Real Estate of New York Inc
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