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From “Black Water” to modern countryside escape
In 1891, workers drilling for natural gas outside of Buffalo discovered a miracle: water so rich in minerals it could cure almost any disease. For the next several decades, the town of Alden was built around the area’s “Black Water Baths,” which reportedly could cure everything from muscle pain to anxiety. While the region’s black water industry ended by the 1960s, the town of Alden remains and continues to be loved by residents for its unique homes, local businesses and the scenery of the surrounding countryside. The area is divided into a bustling village and more remote farmland, offering something for every resident. “You have the greatness of country but are minutes from anything you want. I have friends who were born and raised there, and they never want to leave,” says Susan Hergenroder, a licensed real estate salesperson with HUNT Real Estate who has lived and worked in the area for almost 20 years.
Small neighborhoods and large farms both fit in Alden
Popular styles in Alden include Colonial Revival farmhouses, Cape Cods and raised ranches. Residences in the more populated village area are typically built on neat streets with uniform sidewalks and enough space for each property to have a driveway and detached garage. Outside of the village, the most rural parts of Alden are heavily wooded, and houses here are separated from their neighbors by wide swaths of green space. Alden has a limited number of homes with a wide price range, starting at $200,000 and going up to $600,000 for properties built on several acres of land. “These last few years, anything that comes up is usually sold between one and four weeks. It’s great demand, but not much of an inventory,” Hergenroder says.
Alden has a variety of styles of split level homes.
Some Alden homes are set along the surrounding forests.
Cape code homes can be found throughout Alden.
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Blackwater Tavern nods to the town’s past
Save A Lot and Tops Friendly Market, which are both located on Broadway, are the main grocery options in Alden. The town and village also have several dollar stores and convenience stores for other quick food options. Most of the local retail can be found in the village, with cafes, thrift shops and home goods stores all located on Broadway.
Also on Broadway is a variety of restaurants, like Blackwater Tavern & Tap. This pub serves wings, steak and hot sandwiches alongside a variety of beers, many of which have been sourced from New York breweries. Down the street, Alden Bakery and Café serves a rotating menu of coffee drinks and lunch specials like hot sandwiches and pierogis.
Alden Bakery & Café serves fresh baked goods and coffee in a charming interior.
Take a gander at the local businesses and boutiques in Alden.
Alden families can get groceries at chains like Save A Lot.
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Alden Central Schools offer personal attention
Families can send their children to the Alden Central School District, which is made up of four schools. Young children may start at Alden Primary School for kindergarten through second grade and then go to Alden Intermediate School for third to fifth grade. Both schools earned a B-plus on Niche. Students in sixth through eighth grade can attend Alden Middle School, which Niche scores a B, and then advance to Alden Senior High School, which is ranked B-plus on Niche. All four schools have an average of 12 students for every teacher, which is a smaller ratio than the national average. SUNY Erie Noth Campus is also within 17 miles of Alden.
Alden Senior High School is a well rated public school with about 500 students enrolled.
Alden Middle School is a well rated public school with a student teacher ratio of 11-1.
Alden Intermediate School is a well rated elementary school for grades 3-5.
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John Panza Trail is used in all seasons
Alden is dotted with community green spaces, like Robert O. Smith Memorial Park and Alden Town Park, which are both on Main Street. Joe Panza Nature Trail branches off Alden Town Park and is a short loop less than a mile long. Residents use the trail for flower viewing and bird watching in the spring and snowmobiling in the winter. Locals looking for a getaway can camp, fish or ride horses at nearby Darien Lakes State Park, which is 4 miles from Alden via U.S. Route 20. The state park is next to Six Flags Darien Lake, which has dozens of rollercoasters and water rides.
Joe Panza Nature Trail is a local favorite among Alden residents.
Alden families can play on the playground at Robert O. Smith Memorial Park.
Alden residents can get some fresh air along hiking trails and parks in the area.
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Alden is a small town with access to modern amenities along Broadway, the main street
Broadway connects to the region
While this rural community is not directly next to any highways, Broadway is a major road that runs through the area and connects to U.S. Route 20, New York Route 90 and Interstate 90. Alden is 22 miles from Buffalo and due to the distance from the city, the town is removed from public transportation routes that serve the rest of Buffalo. As a result, the area is car-dependent.
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On average, homes in Alden, NY sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Alden, NY over the last 12 months is $335,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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