Sycaway
Neighborhood in Troy, New York
Rensselaer County 12180
Eclectic housing options
The western half of Sycaway is occupied by bustling campuses, including Troy High School and the East Campus Athletic Village of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, around which the sizeable historic fraternity and sorority buildings of RPI are located. On Saturdays in the fall, residents can hear the fight songs pouring out of Stadium Field from the front porches of their homes, prominent among the neighborhood’s well-appointed craftsman homes. Other housing options include three-story American Foursquares, modest bungalows and the occasional Dutch Colonial. Homes in Sycaway typically sell for $150,000 to $300,000, far less than the national average. “The price point is really appealing for many different buyers, particularly those trying to break into the market for the first time,” says Perniciaro.”
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Beautiful city parks
Sycaway is conveniently located between Frear Park and Prospect Hill, Troy’s largest, oldest and most picturesque city parks. Frear Park was donated to the city by the family of William Frear in 1917, and the Frear Park Conservancy has been dedicated to preserving the beauty and historic integrity of the park ever since. Frear Park has several unique features and amenities – notably an 18-hole golf course, restaurant and hockey rink – in addition to sports facilities, playgrounds and nature trails. Prospect Park is the jewel of the Troy Parks System, an 80-acre park atop Mount Ida providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Hudson River Valley that stretch nearly 20 miles in all directions. Visitors come to Prospect Park to observe the rare species of beech and magnolia trees along winding nature trails, play sports in one of the many fields and courts spanning the park’s 80 acres, cool off in the splash pad, or meet friends for a picnic and playdate at the playground.
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Troy City schools create student success
Sycaway is zoned within the Troy City Schools District, a highly-rated school district with some of the best teachers in the Albany area. Students begin their education at PS 14, a B-rated school on Niche. From there, students move to Troy Middle School – a B-minus-rated school – and Troy High School, a B-rated school on Niche with an average SAT score of 1170. Graduates of Troy High School regularly attend prestigious local universities like Syracuse and NYU.
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Commute to the capital by car or bus
In the near suburbs east of downtown Troy, Sycaway is bracketed between the Poesten Kill and Hoosick Street on the hills overlooking the Hudson River. Residents enjoy an easy 10-minute commute into downtown Albany via Interstate 878 and can drive north to the Adirondack Mountains on Interstate 87. Bus stops are situated along Hoosick Street, with service to downtown Troy and the Greater Albany Area, and the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station provides direct access to Boston and New York.A short drive for international flavors
Retail space accounts for less than 5 percent of acreage throughout Sycaway, so residents must drive a short distance west to downtown Troy or east on Hoosick Road to find the nearest shopping and dining options. Residents pick up groceries from Market 32 - which conveniently shares a parking lot with Walmart Supercenter on Hoosick Road -- or grab those hard-to-find international items from Viejo San Juan, praised online as “a little taste of Puerto Rico.” The Hill Beer & Wine Garden offers Polish and American dishes in an outdoor European garden modeled after a cozy ski lodge, and Restaurant Guru Magazine awarded The Hill Beer & Wine Garden the top prize for “Best Atmosphere” and “Best Outdoor Seating” in 2021. Locals visit The Hudson River Commons or the locally owned boutiques in nearby downtown Troy for retail shopping.
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Written By
Jack Hale
Photography Contributed By
Stephen Mihalchik
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kayla Mooney
Kayla Mooney
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Capital, Inc.
(518) 532-3509
44 Total Sales
2 in Sycaway
$239K - $281K Price Range
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Susan Sommers
Susan Sommers
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 730-7518
52 Total Sales
1 in Sycaway
$260,000 Price
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Jessica Baxter
Jessica Baxter
Core Real Estate Team
(518) 286-6693
141 Total Sales
1 in Sycaway
$636,000 Price
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Nicole Wilkie
Nicole Wilkie
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 888-7309
106 Total Sales
1 in Sycaway
$235,000 Price
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Lorenzo Murray
Lorenzo Murray
Hunt ERA - Slingerlands
(857) 297-3367
372 Total Sales
2 in Sycaway
$245K - $250K Price Range
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April Seney
April Seney
Core Real Estate Team
(518) 363-6797
90 Total Sales
1 in Sycaway
$170,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Barker Park
Frear Park
Prospect Park
Frear Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sycaway | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 5 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sycaway Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sycaway, Troy sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sycaway, Troy over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$279,000
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$280,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
389
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,437
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,429
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 1,300 Sq Ft
- 131 Orchard Ave
- Unit House for RENT
- Troy, NY
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$1,100 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 800 Sq Ft
- 1709 Tibbits Ave
- Unit RPI off campushouing
- Troy, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,646
Median Age
31
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$55,540
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,845
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.9%
Advanced Degrees
12.4%
% Population in Labor Force
42.5%
Below 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®
36
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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