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Historic architecture straight from "The Gilded Age"
Located just blocks from downtown Troy, South Central is a neighborhood steeped in history. “Troy was the fourth wealthiest city during the Industrial Revolution, and we have a high density of Victorian architecture,” says Heather Hamlin Martin, a licensed real estate associate broker with Keller Williams Capital District who lives in the neighborhood. “Many of the shots for ‘The Gilded Age’ were just filmed here. Hallmark filmed a movie here, ‘The Age of Innocents’ was filmed around here, ‘The Time Machine’ was filmed around here. It’s very historic.” Alongside its architecture and the lingering sense of history it brings with it is a community that makes South Central feel like home for many. “There’s a really strong community of neighbors who are committed, welcoming and care about the area,” Martin says. “I love my neighborhood. We have so many nice people here, it’s really great.”
The Hudson River offers stunning views of South Central.
The streets of South Central are lined with historical architecture.
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Historical homes with unique features
South Central has a distinctly urban feel thanks to its walkable, sidewalk-lined streets and historical row houses. These homes often date back to the 1800s and sport architectural features like Tiffany glass and box bay windows with nooks perfect for curling up in with a book. There’s also a handful of detached Craftsman and colonial-style homes in the neighborhood. South Central has a mixture of single-family and multi-family homes, which some residents choose to buy so they can live in part of the home while renting the rest out. Its homes also tend to be bigger than those in the neighboring area of South Troy, often pushing well over 2,000 square feet. It’s possible to find a fixer-upper for as little as $80,000, but home prices can climb upwards of $650,000 for a large, updated home. With so many older homes in South Central, residents often take on renovation or maintenance projects. “A lot of people are working on their homes and doing projects, and it’s fun to share that type of experience with people,” Martin says. “It’s a fun place to be.” Because of this, the market is competitive. Martin says that most homes take between three and 14 days to sell.
South Central is popular for the neat and tidy homes that line the city streets.
Craftsman homes add charm and color to the neighborhood.
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Athletic fields at Prospect Park, upcoming community space
For residents of the 52 keyholding 1840s row houses across from Washington Park, its gated and tree-shaded 1.8 acres are an ideal place to sit and read when the weather is nice. The historic park is one of only two privately owned ornamental parks in New York State. From April to November, most residents get their regular dose of sunshine at the 80-acre Prospect Park. The park offers nature trails and a playground with a splash pad where children can cool off and have fun during the summer as well as tennis, handball and basketball courts, a disc ball course and softball and soccer fields. Other projects are in the works to give South Central residents even more places for recreation. “The Little Italy Quality of Life Committee has received $875,000 to renovate the historic marketplace, which is where people used to come and sell vegetables, so we’re making it into a really functional community space with bocci, pickleball courts, seating, lighting and an area for community events like concerts and neighborhood garage sales,” Martin says.
Residents enjoy walking their dogs in South Central when the weather is nice.
Up the road from South Central is green space with a beautiful lake.
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Alias Coffee and La Capital Tacos
Jefferson Street Deli and Grocery and several other small bodegas offer a place to grab a few essentials close to home. Residents often drive to Price Chopper about a mile away or Market 32 just over 2 miles away for bigger grocery trips. On Saturdays, it’s common to find many residents out at the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market less than a mile away. The market, which moves indoors for the winter but keeps meeting, is a feature of life in the community. Residents start their days with fresh juice at Collar City Cold Pressed or get their first dose of caffeine at Alias Coffee. De Fazio’s is a favorite spot to pick up pizza or Italian hangover cake and La Capital Tacos is known for its bright exterior and delicious street-style tacos.
La Capital Tacos in on the edge of South Central but worth the walk for fresh tacos.
Collar City Cold Pressed offers fresh and healthy juices and more in South Central.
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The Victorian Stroll in winter and summertime festivals
For Earth Day, South Central residents gather to clean up the neighborhood together – as do neighborhoods across Troy. South Central’s location just blocks from downtown Troy also means that residents are close to countless events throughout the year. One of the biggest of these is the Victorian Stroll. “It’s the first weekend in December every year and it’s beautiful,” Martin says. “Lots of people get dressed up and it’s a big festival.” Summertime concerts and food festivals like Chowder Fest are also big events in downtown Troy.
Troy High School earns accolades on Niche
South Central is served by the Troy City School District, which Niche gives a B rating and places among the top 3 districts in Rensselaer County. Children can attend P.S. 14, which has a B, and Troy Middle School, which was recently renamed from W. Kenneth Doyle Middle School and has a B-minus on Niche. Students can then attend Troy High School, which has a B rating and makes Niche’s top standout high school in the Albany area. The school offers students extracurricular activities like sports and robotics, yearbook and student council clubs. The small, private Russell Sage College is located in the neighborhood, while Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, one of the world’s leading technological research universities, is less than a mile away. Hudson Valley Community College is just over 2 miles away.
South Central is home to P.S. 14, a local elementary school.
Troy High School in South Central prepares students for the next step.
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Commuting to Watervliet and Downtown Albany
South Central also enjoys easy highway access. Route 4 runs through the neighborhood, branching into 3rd Street and 4th Street, and residents can easily hop on State Route 2 to cross the river into Watervliet. Downtown Albany is just under 7 miles away, a trip that takes less than 15 minutes.
South Central is minutes away from Highway 7.
Bus stops throughout the neighborhood take residents where they need to go.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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South Central Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Central, Troy sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in South Central, Troy over the last 12 months is $131,000, down 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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