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A small upstate maritime hamlet
Port Ewen is a maritime hamlet bound by the Hudson River and Rondout Creek in the Town of Esopus, boasting sweeping riverfront views. “Port Ewen really takes advantage of the riverfront,” says Karina Galeano, a local real estate salesperson with Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley North. “There are several waterfront parks like Sleightsburgh Park and multiple marinas.” Weaving trails pass through wetlands and woodlands while boaters and kayakers sail in the distance.
Located less than 2 miles south of Kingston’s charming waterfront, this quiet little hamlet enjoys a small-town lifestyle with highly rated schools, a close-knit community and easy access to the city’s hip restaurant scene. “It’s right across the creek, so you could hop in the car and enjoy everything Kingston has to offer within 3 minutes,” says Greg Berardi, principal broker at Berardi Realty, who has decades of experience in the industry. While most of Port Ewen is a car-dependent community, “they just restored the historic Wurts Street Bridge. Now it has a nice walkway and a little trail that leads right into downtown,” Berardi says, adding a walkability factor that many overlook.
Port Ewen is small hamlet perched alongside the Hudson River less than 2 miles from Kingston.
Welcome to Port Ewen, NY population 3,678.
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Three marinas and waterfront parks
Port Ewen attracts boating enthusiasts, hiking lovers, and wildlife viewers. In the heart of Port Ewen, George W. Ross Memorial Park bustles with activity. A large playground invites youngsters to enjoy themselves, while sports facilities include basketball and tennis courts, a volleyball net and a large baseball diamond. Less than one mile away, a large green space with picnic tables and a playground overlooks the Hudson River at George H. Freer Memorial Beach. Small patches of sand and rocky riverbanks offer tranquil spots for swimming in the summer. Sleightsburgh Park is another nearby waterfront park. This creekside peninsula provides a short trail with panoramic views of the Rondout Creek, the river and the distant historic Rondout Lighthouse.
A short drive across the John T. Loughean Bridge leads residents to Kingston’s T.R. Gallo Waterfront Park, where a paved path meanders along the banks, boat docks hug the shoreline, and a fishing pier invites anglers looking to catch striped bass. It’s also where some of Kingston’s largest events, like Hooley on the Hudson and the Italian festival, take place. However, Port Ewen is its own maritime haven and boasts three marinas within a 2-mile radius: Hidden Harbor Yacht Club, Rondout Yacht Basin and Bridge View Marina & Resort.
About 2 miles south, High Banks Preserve is one of many protected areas that border the river and offer miles of hiking trails. Locals are also close to Shaupeneak Ridge Park, which spans over 900 acres and offers forested hiking trails that pass by pristine ponds and rushing waterfalls.
Jet skiers enjoy the summer breezes as they zip down the Hudson River in Port Ewen.
Port Ewen's Hidden Harbor Yacht Club is a popular spot with boaters.
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Modest ranch-style and custom waterfront homes
Quiet residential streets fan off both sides of U.S. Route 9W, showcasing modest Cape Cods, bungalows, split-level, bi-level and ranch-style homes that range from the upper $200,000s to the upper $400,000s. “If you buy a $500,000 house in downtown Kingston, the same house in Port Ewen would be $100,000 less,” Berardi says. Larger Colonial Revivals can sell from the upper $400,000s to the $600,000s. Properties that boast river views come with a higher price tag. Houses here can range from small cabins with wooden shingles to contemporary ranch-style homes and spacious custom-built homes that can sell for over $1 million. Although homeowners along the Hudson River benefit from high elevations, low-lying areas by Rondout Creek and Plantasie Creek are prone to localized flooding. Condominium and townhouse communities are clustered near local marinas, with units priced from the low $200,000s to the upper $300,000s. Manufactured homes are also available in Port Ewen, with units ranging from the low to mid- $100,000s.
This large home in Port Ewen has been designed to take full advantage of its Hudson River view.
Port Ewen also has an array of ranch style houses.
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Kingston High’s small class sizes
Port Ewen is served by the Kingston City School District, which garners a B rating on Niche. Kindergarteners through fourth graders may attend Robert R. Graves Elementary School, which scores a B-plus on Niche. The B-minus-rated J. Watson Bailey Middle School serves fifth through eighth graders, and Kingston High School earns an A-minus. Kingston high has a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1, meaning smaller class sizes that allow students to benefit from individualized attention and customized instruction.
Kingston middle schoolers can attend J. Watson Bailey Middle School.
Kingston High School has 1,856 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
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Events at Ross Memorial Park
George W. Ross Memorial Park is the community’s central gathering place for seasonal events like spring’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and monthly summer movie nights. The start of fall brings the arrival of Port Ewen’s annual Apple Festival, sponsored by the Town of Esopus United Methodist Church. Apple-themed goodies include pancakes, cider, pies and more, while kid-friendly events like field games draw in crowds of young families.
Down the street, December festivities start with a bang at Town Hall during the annual Holiday & Craft Vendor Fair, where concession stand proceeds help fund Christmas items to local families in need through the Tim Bruck Holiday Fund. Later in the month, the Winter Wonderland Parade lights up the town with decorated floats twinkling with holiday lights. The Bruderhof Community, a Christian religious movement that began in Germany in the mid-1900s, hosts their fair share of December festivities, such as a Christmas Craft & Bake Sale at The Mount Academy and Christmas pageants at the nearby Woodcrest Community.
Dining along Broadway
A handful of shops and restaurants are scattered along U.S. State Route 9W, also known as Broadway. “Port Ewen Diner and Roma’s are super popular,” Galeano says. Port Ewen Diner hasn’t changed in years. Housed in an unassuming storefront, Port Ewen is a local staple for its welcoming, homey atmosphere and classic American fare. Brunch favorites include French toast and eggs, while dinner options include hearty pot roast with potato pancakes and chicken carbonara. Down the street, La Roma Pizza & Taco serves a mix of Italian favorites like pizza and pasta and Mexican cuisines like tacos, tortas and burritos.
Locals can search for eclectic finds at Ball & Claw, a quaint antique store, or stop by POW! Card Games & Comics for a rare Pokémon trading card. Broadway is home to a lone Dollar General for last-minute needs, but most residents travel north for weekly groceries. The ShopRite of Kingston is the closest chain grocer, 5 miles away on U.S. Route 9W. Big box stores like Sam’s Club, Walmart Supercenter and The Home Depot line this one-mile strip, making it the retail hotspot for the Kingston metro area.
POW! Card Games and Comics in Port Ewen has something for the kid in all of us.
The Port Ewen Diner is a mainstay of the community and is open 7 days a week.
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Commutes around the Kingston metro area
Port Ewen is home to one Ulster County Transit bus stop at the intersection of U.S. Route 9W and Salem Street. Although locals can easily walk to nearby shops and restaurants along Route 9W, Port Ewen is primarily car-dependent. Kingston’s waterfront is less than 2 miles north, while Kingston’s HealthAlliance Hospital is about 2 miles away. Regional commuters can get around town via New York State Route 32 and Interstate 87, which leads residents 66 miles north to Albany International Airport or 104 miles south to New York City. Locals can also drive about 12 miles across the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge to Rhinecliff’s Amtrak Station.
Nearby environmental concerns
Portions of Port Ewen and Ulster Park were once the work site of Dyno Nobel, a manufacturer and distributor of explosives. Today, its former 100-acre plot is designated as a state Superfund site or hazardous waste disposal. Inorganic metals in the soil and creek sediment and energetic materials in the surrounding wetland sediment pose concerns. However, the town has worked with the Department of Environmental Conservation to help cover areas of soil disturbance and install fencing near Robert R. Graves Elementary to avoid access to Plantasie Creek.
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