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Whitehall appeals to professionals, students and families
Blocks from St. Peter’s Hospital and 3 miles from Downtown Albany, Whitehall offers the charm of suburban living with the convenience of city access. This neighborhood's diverse selection of single-family homes and duplexes includes vintage architectural styles and manicured yards. Residents have easy access to major employers, schools, and a variety of recreational options. Dining is also nearby, making Whitehall’s location a good fit for professionals, grad students and families looking to be near the heart of Albany.
Whitehall is located less than 4 miles from Downtown Albany.
St. Peter's Hospital is a major employer in Albany.
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Mix of character homes priced lower than some nearby areas
With a median build year of 1950, homes in Whitehall come in a mix of revival styles, including Colonial and Dutch Colonial Revivals. There are also Foursquares, Cape Cods, National and bungalow homes with brick siding and manicured yards. “These are not cookie-cutter homes,” says Janet Glaude, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. Glaude has been working in the industry since 2003. “They have vintage character, like archways and decorative stained-glass windows.” The area is primarily single-family homes and duplexes, says Kathy Johnson, a Realtor with Monticello who has been working in the industry for five years. “A lot of grad students are down there,” says Johnson. “You’re also getting young professionals in that area.” Homes range from the upper $100,000s to the upper $300,000s. The median sale price is about $300,000, which is slightly less than Albany ’s overall median. It is also lower than neighboring areas such as Normanskill and Buckingham Lake-Crestwood, but higher than Helderberg and Delaware Avenue.
A Dutch Colonial sits alongside several Craftsman-style homes in Whitehall.
A Colonial-Revival split-level with colorful trim.
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Employers within walking distance of Whitehall
Whitehall is within walking distance of major employers, including the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center, St. Peter’s Hospital, and Albany Law School. Downtown and the Empire State Plaza are about 3 miles away, and about 32 minutes by bus. “Most people who live in Whitehall work for a hospital or the state,” says Glaude. “If you want to live nearby but not downtown, Whitehall offers a more suburban setting that’s still very close to everything.” Capital District Transportation Authority bus stops are mainly along Whitehall Road and Hackett Boulevard.
There are bus stops all along Whitehall Ave.
Whitehall has sidewalks along most roadways for walkability.
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Local schools include magnet options and a community middle school
The highly rated City School District of Albany serves most of the area and includes magnet programs like the nearby Albany School of Humanities, where students in kindergarten through fifth grade study arts, music and global cultures. Attendance is determined by lottery. The Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School is in the neighborhood and functions as a community school, offering additional services to students and families like tutoring, after-school programs and transportation home, and a food pantry.
Albany High School is the main senior school for grades nine through 12.
William S. Hackett Middle School serves grades six through eight.
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Where locals go for bagels, pizza, ice cream and Italian eats
People head to Crestwood Plaza, Delaware Avenue and downtown for dining out. Popular spots include:
Pearl’s Bagels & Bakery in Crestwood Plaza for handmade bakery items
Spinners Pizza & Pub in Crestwood Plaza for subs, pies and wings
Emack & Bolio’s on Delaware Avenue for ice cream
Cardona’s Market on Delaware Avenue for sandwiches and Italian groceries
Café Capriccio in Downtown for upscale Italian dishes
Crestwood Plaza is a small but convenient shopping center in a residential area.
Pearl's Bagels & Bakery specializes in small-batch bagels and other baked goods.
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Local parks and the JCC offer fitness, play spaces and classes
The area offers outdoor and indoor recreation, including nearby Whitehall Park, which has hard-top basketball courts and a playground, as well as an open, grassy area. The Albany Jewish Community Center offers its members fitness classes and access to its gym and aquatic center. Infant and toddler care, youth and teen camps and adult art classes and game meetups are also available.
The JCC in Whitehall has a full gym and weekly pickleball matches.
Whitehall Park has a colorful playground.
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Free festivals and seasonal events draw crowds downtown year-round
The city holds lots of free events throughout the year, many in downtown. The one-day Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival in September celebrates the genre's legends, up-and-comers and local musicians. Alive at Five Summer Concert Series showcases regional acts for six weeks in June and July. In the winter, there's ice skating, and lessons for beginners, at Empire State Plaza Ice Rink. In February, events at the plaza celebrate Lunar New Year and Black History Month.
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Crime and Safety
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Whitehall
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Whitehall Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Whitehall, Albany sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Whitehall, Albany over the last 12 months is $301,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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