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Rural Dutchess County town 90 miles from NYC
Founded in 1788 and set 90 miles north of New York City, Washington is a small Dutchess County town of 4,500 offering single-family homes with acreage, scenic countryside and Millbrook, the town’s vibrant hub of charming boutiques and restaurants. “Washington is just the town in which Millbrook, the village, is located,” says Ernie Acampora, an associate broker with River Realty Services, who has over 17 years of experience. “Millbrook is a quaint little village with all kinds of cute little shops.” Most groceries here are locally sourced from nearby farms, and the town’s parks and country roads are lined with mature trees. “There’s mountain views; it’s very rural and private,” Acampora says. “They want to be kept quiet and lowkey.”
Parks, gardens and greenspaces in Washington
Town of Washington Park is the community’s main greenspace, where folks can swim in the pool, have fun on the playground and play sports like pickleball and basketball. Innisfree Garden is another popular locale with a mile-long path around Tyrell Lake and over a hundred species of bird, including great blue herons, song sparrows and blue jays. “It’s beautifully landscaped,” Acampora says. “There’s all these gardens with massive rocks you can walk through.”
In Millbrook, Tribute Gardens is a quiet spot with several veteran’s memorials, gazebos and paved walking paths. Nearby, Wappinger Creek is stocked annually with brown trout and rainbow trout for fishing. There’s also the private Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club, where members enjoy an 18-hole course with distant views of the Catskill Mountains.
Innisfree Garden in Washington is set on 150 acres of lush Chinese inspired beauty.
Washington Town Recreation park offers residents a great place to relax.
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Washington’s country estates and Millbrook’s cottages
Secluded along tree-lined country roads or atop winding driveways, Washington’s single-family homes are generally farmhouses and Colonials from the late 18th century through today. “There’s a lot of estates you probably can’t even see from the roads,” Acampora says. Most are three- to six-bedroom homes with layouts ranging from 1,300 to 6,000 square feet and 3- to 20-acre lots; typical features include covered patios or porches and detached garages. There are also a handful of larger seven- to ten-bedroom homes with layouts ranging from 7,000 to 36,000 square feet and oversized 30- to 150-acre lots of woodlands, meadows and farmland; many of these estates include desirable additions like barns, in-ground pools and stables. Prices for single-family homes typically range from $400,000 to $2 million, while the larger estates range from about $3 million to $11 million—both ranges depending on a home’s size and features. “They’re older homes and the prices have skyrocketed because there’s no inventory to speak of,” Acampora says. “It’s a sought-after community.”
Clustered closely together along sidewalk-lined streets, Millbrook’s single-family homes are an eclectic mix of cottage, saltbox and Cape Cod styles with features like wood flooring, decks and detached garages; most were built during the 19th century through the late 20th century. These two- to five-bedroom homes are generally smaller than Washington’s countryside estates, with layouts ranging from 900 to 4,000 square feet and lot sizes under a half-acre. Prices range from about $300,000 to $700,000, depending on a home’s size and features.
Most Washington homes have porches and walkways along manicured lawns.
There are some mansions in Washington that boast 10 bedrooms like this historical mansion once owned by famous psychologist and author Timothy Leary.
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Community events in Millbrook
Residents can head to the Milbrook Library to join the Millbrook Book Club, catch family movie night or attend weekly gardening and yoga classes. The Millbrook Arts Group regularly brings musical acts and art exhibits to town, like the Summer Sunset Concerts series at the Millbrook Bandshell. Seasonal events include the Easter Egg Hunt at Town of Washington Park and December’s Parade of Lights, where decorated floats drive down Franklin Avenue and eventgoers enjoy a tree-lighting ceremony and meet Santa.
Millbrook is the only location next to Washington that offers dining and shopping.
The Millbrook Library offers Washington residents a great reading environment and community events.
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Local shopping and dining around Franklin Avenue
“Shopping is limited; there’s no Home Depot or anything like that,” Acampora says. Most local businesses are in Millbrook around Franklin Avenue, including thrift shops, beauty services and a handful of restaurants. For groceries, Marona’s Market is stocked with locally sourced veggies, fresh butcher cuts and pantry essentials. Nearby, there’s a selection of cheese, syrups and other tasty treats at Babbette’s Kitchen, where folks may also grab a morning coffee or a quick homestyle brunch. In the evening, Barbaro’s the spot to enjoy an authentic Italian dinner on the patio, while Cafe Les Baux offers French cuisine in a warmly lit setting. After dinner, family-owned Julien’s is a quiet bar and restaurant that’s perfect for a nightcap or late-night slice of pizza.
Barbaro has a fun bar that offers many unique and classic cocktails.
The Millbrook Antiques Mall offers homeowners a chance to decorate with classic style.
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Millbrook Central District schools receive high marks from Niche
Washington is part of the Millbrook Central School District, rated B-plus overall by Niche. Local kids may start at B-plus-rated Alden Place Elementary, before moving on to the A-minus-rated Millbrook Middle. Teens attend the B-rated Millbrook High, which offers dual-enrollment courses for college credit at Dutchess Community College. For grades 9-12, the A-plus-rated Millbrook School is a private boarding school with high academic standards, community service opportunities and over 100 different animals at the Trevor Zoo.
Millbrook Middle School prepares Washington students for high school.
College ready Washington students learn at Millbrook High School
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Getting around from Washington
Route 44 runs through Washington, merging a mile away with Taconic State Parkway, which leads 90 miles south to New York City. Millbrook is sidewalk-lined and dotted with Dutchess County Public Transit bus stops, but Washington is otherwise car-dependent. Hudson Valley Regional Airport is 20 miles away, and New York Stewart International Airport is 46 miles away. MidHudson Regional Hospital is 18 miles away.
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Parks in this Area
Washington Town Recreation
Washington Park
Tribute Gardens
Innisfree Garden
Transit
Airport
New York Stewart International
57 min drive
Bus
Front Street & Franklin Avenue
Bus
Cr 95 & Eastern Dutchess Govt. Center
Bus
Dutchess Day School West
Washington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington, Millbrook sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington, Millbrook over the last 12 months is $410,001, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,190
Median Age
47
Population under 18
19.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$101,857
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,626
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.7%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
18°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
26''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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