Downtown Utica is a mostly commercial district in upstate New York. Nearly 83% of the properties in the area are commercial properties with a smattering of lofts and apartments for residents. According to Alen Zekic of Assist2Sell Buyers & Sellers, 1st Choice says the area was abandoned 20 years ago and is mostly known for its thriving restaurant district. “There’s not too much housing for living,” he says. “There are lots of restaurants.”
The limited housing generally costs $32,000 to $241,000, but Zekic says many properties can run at around $160,000 to $230,000. Rocco DePerno of Century 21 One Realty Partners says many of the abandoned office buildings were converted into loft apartments. “A whole lot of time and effort was put into improving the area,” he says. “The area and has really been coming back. It’s fun and up and coming.” He adds that many of the two-story homes were built in the 1920s and 1930s. Since 1979, the Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees (MVRCR), recently rebranded as “The Center,” has helped revitalize and stabilize Utica’s economy with the influx of refugees from more than 35 countries. Vince Scalise of Coldwell Banker Faith Properties, John Brown Team, says The Center has been a “big part of keeping Utica going” and is a big reason Utica, as a whole, is a close-knit community. As a result, DePerno says housing prices have been “coming in line” to reflect the demand.
Parents can send their children to schools in the Utica City School District, which has a Niche grade of B-minus. Christopher Columbus Elementary School has a B-minus grade, as does John F Kennedy Middle School. Students taking algebra at the middle school have a 100% passing rate. Thomas R Proctor High School earned a B. There are ten colleges and universities in the area, including Utica College.
Probably the biggest annual event for the area is the Boilermaker Road Race, a 15-kilometer or 9.3-mile foot and wheelchair race. T.R. Proctor Park, considered the “crown jewel” of Utica’s park system, also holds an annual race, E.J. Herrmann Cross Country Invitational. The park is known for its basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and running trail.
The restaurant scene in Utica reflects the influx of many international cultures that have established the area as home. Paco's Empanadas House, Puerto Rican cuisine, Symeon’s Greek Restaurant and Minar Fine Indian Cuisine are three examples of the different places taste buds can visit. Scalise describes Utica’s many eateries as “all top-notch. The area is known for it.” Another popular restaurant is FX Matt—1888 Biergarten, which is adjacent to Matt Brewing Company, which brews Saranac beer.
Several minor league sports teams compete in Utica for those wanting to watch a baseball or hockey game. Residents who want to add some culture to their lives can enjoy a Broadway show at the Stanley Theatre. There is also Munson, a regional fine arts center founded in 1919.
Routes 55 and 12 provide access to the rest of the region. Some commuters take advantage of the area’s public transportation, Centro. Syracuse Hancock International Airport is roughly 50 miles away for long-distance travelers.
John Brown
Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
(680) 219-7978
1,067 Total Sales
12 in Downtown Utica
$39K - $634K Price Range
Maria McNiel
Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
(680) 219-8543
72 Total Sales
5 in Downtown Utica
$74K - $750K Price Range
Andrew Derminio
River Hills Properties LLC Ut
(680) 219-7549
219 Total Sales
2 in Downtown Utica
$410K - $950K Price Range
Alen Zekic
Assist2Sell Buyers & Sellers 1st Choice
(680) 219-4121
519 Total Sales
19 in Downtown Utica
$34K - $145K Price Range
Merima Smajic
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
(315) 737-4136
61 Total Sales
16 in Downtown Utica
$30K - $210K Price Range
Lori DiNardo-Emmerich
Coldwell Banker Faith Properties
(680) 219-7188
729 Total Sales
13 in Downtown Utica
$47K - $311K Price Range
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| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Downtown Utica | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 9 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 9 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 7 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
On average, homes in Downtown Utica, Utica sell after 153 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown Utica, Utica over the last 12 months is $440,000, up 193% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$199,000
Calling investors 4 unit property. Three 1 bedroom units and one 2 bedroom. Roof two years old, lot next to property included in the sale. This property is perfect for generating rental income. Property is being sold "as is" and will need some work.
$199,000
This property is being packaged with 733 Lafayette Street, this vacant lot and 4 unit property next door.
$150,000
Great opportunity in Utica! This two-family home offers flexibility for investors and owner-occupants alike. The spacious lower unit features three bedrooms with hardwood floors, a large kitchen, dedicated dining room, in-unit laundry hookups, and a beautiful walk-in tile shower. The upper unit includes two bedrooms, a bonus room perfect for an office or guest space, and hardwood flooring
Ashley Carter Keller Williams Syracuse
$1,500 per month
This wonderfully remodeled apartment is all-new. No matter what your profession is, if you work downtown this apartment is for you! This is Utica living at its finest. You work at the courthouse, travel to the courthouse a lot for work or plan on working at the Downtown hospital? You're walking distance from anywhere you need to be. Hey, with gas prices the way they are, who needs to drive to
Andrew Derminio River Hills Properties LLC Ut
$1,400 - $2,400 per month
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