$276,452Average Value$338Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Suburban feel moments from the riverfront
Sycaway sits atop Mount Ida on the eastern banks of the Hudson River in New York’s Capital District, a small enclave of school campuses, cemeteries and quiet residential streets just north of the Poesten Kill. The community acts as a buffer between the downtown riverfront district of Troy – a historic industrial town that was once the fourth wealthiest city in America – and the rolling pastures and family farms of Rensselaer County. “It’s the closest neighborhood to downtown Troy that offers a true suburban feel,” says James Perniciaro, an Associate Broker with Heer Realty. “It’s a quiet residential neighborhood with walkable streets, especially around St. Mary’s Cemetery.”
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.”
Sycaway homes feature welcoming porches and maintained lawns.
In addition to the larger homes, Sycaway also has cozy bungalow and craftsmen homes.
Colorful homes line the streets of Sycaway.
Homes in Sycaway sit on smaller lots but are well landscaped.
Homes in Sycaway combine antique styling and colorful decor.
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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.
There are many shops in Sycaway to grab a bite to eat and a fresh espresso.
Marcus Blaque, a few blocks from Sycaway, offers fashionable clothing.
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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.
PS 14 is located in Sycaway and educates elementary school students.
Troy High School is located in Sycaway and prepares students for college.
Troy Middle School prepares students for high school in Sycaway
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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.
Sycaway pays respect to those who served through multiple memorials.
Franklin Alley is loaded with art from local artists.
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Sycaway is near the Hudson River which leads into Cohoes.
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.
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Parks in this Area
Barker Park
Frear Park
Prospect Park
Frear Park
Transit
Airport
Albany International
16 min drive
Bus
Hoosick St & S. Lake Ave
Bus
Burdett Ave & Sage Ave
Bus
Troy High School
Bus
1950 Burdett Ave (Troy High School)
Bus
Hoosick St & Georgian Ct
Bus
Hoosick St & Reid Ave
Bus
Burdett Ave & Sherry Rd
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 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sycaway, Troy over the last 12 months is $535,000, up 169% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome home to this sweet bungalow on a double lot close to RPI and Samaritan Hospital. Featuring four bedrooms(one is currently the laundry room) large second floor living room, family room, dining room, fenced in back yard with covered rear porch, enclosed front porch, large garden area with fruit trees, driveway for 4 cars, hardwood floors on the first floor, NEW on demand heat and hot water
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,875
Median Age
31
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$67,500
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$92,404
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.6%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.4%
Advanced Degrees
12.8%
% Population in Labor Force
45%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
16°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
42''
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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