Embedded within Guilderland, the Pine Bush community is less a neighborhood than it is an area where three townships meet. “It really isn’t an official neighborhood,” says Brian Brosen, licensed associate broker and leader of The Capital Team, who’s been selling homes in the region for almost 20 years. “You won’t hear anyone call it Pine Bush, but it has a suburban feel. There’s more elbow room, and well-built, solid houses.” The name Pine Bush is borrowed from the nearby Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a storied plot of pine barrens that spills over into the surrounding cul-de-sacs. Many miles of trails weave through this landscape, often snaking into residents’ backyards. While this also lends the area the preserve’s wild, secluded atmosphere, Pine Bush is a short drive from shopping centers and downtown Albany, so homeowners can enjoy what the city has to offer and return to a storybook forest full of rare butterflies at the end of the day.
The average home value in Pine Bush, NY is $411,415.
Tawasentha is a great place to run and explore.
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Home outside the Hudson Valley
Houses in Pine Bush are mostly ranch-style homes and large Modern Traditional builds with colonial features, which sit on spacious lots surrounded by trees and greenery. There are no sidewalks, with neighborhoods branching from East Old State Road into cul-de-sacs with landscaped islands. “Homes in the area were mostly built in the 1980s and 90s,” Brosen says. “They’re newer for the larger area, but there aren’t new subdivisions. Anything very new would be single lots.” Prices vary based on square footage and build year. Ranch-style homes cost between $370,000 and $450,000, while Modern Traditional homes with colonial influence range in price from $750,000 to $850,000.
Homes in Pine Bush are amazing to look at. But residents would argue even better to live in.
A great example of a new Colonial home in Pine Bush, NY.
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The Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Roughly half of the neighborhood is made up of the Albany Pine Bush Preserve, a National Natural Landmark and local treasure. Adventurous nature lovers come to explore the 12,000-year-old sand dunes or catch a sighting of an endangered species. “The Karner blue butterfly is the big draw,” Brosen says. Pine Bush Preserve has 20 miles of trails, all of which vary in length and difficulty. Some of these trails lead into DiCaprio Park, another notable neighborhood green space. Once the farmstead of the DiCaprio family, today locals gather here for lacrosse and soccer matches on weekends. Golfers will appreciate proximity to Pinehaven Country Club, a members-only facility that features an 18-hole championship course, a swimming pool and a restaurant.
With 5.9 miles of biking trails the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a great place to visit.
In the Pine Bush Preserve you can find a welcome center and over 20 miles of hiking trails.
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Education in Guilderland
Pine Bush falls into the Guilderland School District, which Niche rates the No. 3 best school district in Albany County. Pine Bush Elementary School earns an A-minus and offers several music programs, including orchestra and chorus. Students may then attend Farnsworth Middle School, also an A-minus, which features an organic community garden and two greenhouses. They finish at Guilderland High School, which also scores an A-minus. Guilderland High is a haven for student-athletes, offering 32 programs that include cross-country skiing, ice hockey and bowling.
Guilderland High School has a large campus with several athletic fields.
Farnsworth Middle School is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning.
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The flower festivals of Albany
The community of Pine Bush is deeply connected with the area’s natural landscape. “They hold the Lupine Festival every year,” Brosen says. “It’s a celebration of lupine flowers and spring.” As of 2024, the Lupine Festival is a month-long event, featuring guided hikes over the sand dunes and native plant sales. Just down the road in Albany, another flower celebration takes place annually. The Albany Tulip Festival takes place in Washington Park and features vendors, live music and the chance to view over 140,000 tulips in full bloom.
Trails are common place for residents in Pine Bush
At the Pine Bush Preserve you can explore interactive exhibits helping children learn.
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Heading to Albany and beyond
Pine Bush residents enjoy easy access to both Route 20, which leads east 14 miles to Albany, and to Interstate 90. I-90 heads east to connect with I-87, providing locals access to Albany International Airport just 7 miles away.
You can get to the Crossgates Mall and more from Pine Bush, NY.
Throughway I-90 is only a short drive away for residents in Pine Bush.
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Shopping near Pine Bush
While Pine Bush proper does not have a large commercial footprint, residents can shop for groceries at Hannaford just over 2 miles away. The nearest Target is 6 miles from the neighborhood in Colonie, where locals can also stock up on DIY project needs at Lowe’s. For a night out, there are several restaurants that are favorited by locals. Akanomi is a Japanese restaurant famous for its creative plating, and meeting a neighbor who has never had breakfast at Mike’s Diner is a difficult task. The neighborhood is also equidistant between two major area shopping centers. Six miles east on Western Avenue is Crossgates Mall, home to over 200 retailers and restaurants. Colonie Center is a 7-mile drive north on Central Avenue, where locals will find over 100 stores and eateries.
There is a Whole Foods at the Colonie Center to enjoy as well as a shopping mall.
When you need some protein or produce head over to Hannafords on Western Ave.
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Parks in this Area
Dicaprio Park
Soccer
Parking Lot
Stanford Heights Park
Basketball
Tennis
Playground
Tawasentha Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Nott Road Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Volunteer Firefighters Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Trails
Transit
Airport
Albany International
20 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pine Bush
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pine Bush Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pine Bush, Schenectady sell after 9 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Pine Bush, Schenectady over the last 12 months is $325,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$289,900
Median Sale Price
$325,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$565,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$298,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
13
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$242
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
430
Median Year Built
1989
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,383
Above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,410
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,482
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,108
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$130,894
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,100
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
College Graduates
49.5%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
% Population in Labor Force
81.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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