Ballston
Neighborhood in Ballston Lake, New York
Saratoga County 12019, 12020, 12027
Expanding inventory creates opportunity
Located among the farmlands of Saratoga County, Ballston combines small-town rural culture with the active outdoor lifestyle and modern suburban developments common to the areas north of Albany. Most of the residential pockets in Ballston are situated in small subdivisions along Saratoga Road – a rural two-lane highway in the eastern half of the town – or within the new developments being built near Jonesville and Ballston Spa. Most of the available inventory in Ballston is made up of new construction, a recent phenomenon in the local housing market. “New builds are helping alleviate the lack of inventory,” says Gargiulo. “These new builds provide an opportunity for first-time home buyers to break into the market and allow more established homeowners to customize a property that fits their exact needs.” Reputable home builders like Heritage Custom Builders have built custom ranches, farmhouses and colonials ranging from $500,000 to $750,000.
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On the edge of the mountains
Ballston is located in Saratoga County in the eastern portion of New York State, where the Hudson River cuts a valley through the deeply wooded hills of the Adirondack Mountains. Nature lovers are very much in their element in Ballston, particularly Anchor Diamond Park. Once the site of the Hawkwood property, this 246-acre protected area was donated to the town in 2015 and now serves as a passive park with multiple trails and historic remains of the mansion. Children meet for playdates at Reita Park while anglers cast their lines into the clear waters of Ballston Lake, a narrow lake with a fishing pier and public boat launch, where archeological digs have unearthed ancient artifacts dating back nearly 4,500 years. The Ballston Spa Country Club offers challenging golf and several members-only amenities.
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Ballston Spa schools provide a step up
Students in Ballston begin their education at Francis Stevens Elementary School, a highly rated elementary school with an overall A-rating from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. From there, students advance to Ballston Spa Middle School – a B-rated school on Niche with highly rated teachers – and Ballston Spa Senior High School, a B-rated school on Niche with an average SAT score of 1250. Ballston Spa Senior High School graduates regularly attend prestigious local universities like Syracuse and Cornell University.
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Bus and train service to Albany and beyond
Ballston is a car-dependent community within 30 minutes of Albany. Interstate 87 – known locally as the Adirondack Northway – cuts a vertical line along the eastern portion of the neighborhood, a toll-free six-lane highway connecting Ballston to New York City to the south and Montreal to the north. The Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station provides service via Amtrak’s Adirondack and Ethan Allen Express lines and bus services between Ballston and Albany.
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A focus on local foods and more
Surrounded by farms and less than 200 miles from the Atlantic Coast, Ballston residents enjoy year-round access to fresh vegetables, ethically raised meat and same-day seafood. Grocery shopping is easy at Hannaford Brothers Supermarket, while locally grown items can be found at weekend farmers markets and roadside produce stands such as Fo’Castle Farm Country Store, a fourth-generation family bakery and country store selling handmade collectibles, jellies, honey, lotion and blankets along with daily lunch specials. Locals rave about Lakeside Farms Cider Mill, a gourmet market, cider mill and garden center that serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, while Finnigan’s on the Lake serves traditional Irish fare to accompany the live music and lakefront views.
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Jack Hale
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Ostrander
Lisa Ostrander
Howard Hanna
(518) 832-5480
303 Total Sales
1 in Ballston
$388,000 Price
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Renee McLaughlin
Renee McLaughlin
Hunt ERA
(518) 400-3461
114 Total Sales
2 in Ballston
$309K - $490K Price Range
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Judy Kaiser
Judy Kaiser
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Blake
(838) 202-6446
22 Total Sales
1 in Ballston
$634,434 Price
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Jamie Mazuryk
Jamie Mazuryk
Responds QuicklyCore Real Estate Team
(518) 672-6479
369 Total Sales
1 in Ballston
$490,000 Price
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Jenn Baniak-Hollands
Jenn Baniak-Hollands
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Capital Dist
(518) 767-7408
315 Total Sales
2 in Ballston
$315K - $343K Price Range
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Marshall Morgan
Marshall Morgan
CM Fox Real Estate
(716) 403-3217
202 Total Sales
2 in Ballston
$591K - $631K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Romp and Play Dog Park
- Dog Park
- Parking Lot
Malta Community Park
Shenantaha Creek Park
- Basketball
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Trieble Park
Ballston Spa Country Club
North Woods Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Ballston | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Ballston Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ballston, Ballston Lake sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Ballston, Ballston Lake over the last 12 months is $550,700, up 28% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$529,000
Median Sale Price
$550,700
Median Single Family Sale Price
$585,757
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$475,480
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$361,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
138
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
28%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$256
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,530
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1976
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,979
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,958
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,401
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,958
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 1412 - 2pm
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,510 - $1,815 per month
- Bridgewater Apartments
- 1-3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 825+ Sq Ft
- 110 Brookline Rd
- Ballston Spa, NY
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$1,750 - $2,625 per month
- Enclave 50
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 793+ Sq Ft
- 1443 Saratoga Rd
- Ballston Spa, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
12,873
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
22.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,998
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,951
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
48.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.9%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
44''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
4
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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