Blooming Grove
From quaint cottages in the woods to custom colonials on acres
With the diverse lifestyles that Blooming Grove offers, the housing options are also varied. In the Mountain Lodge Park area, quaint cottages as small as 500 square feet and larger ranch homes tucked away in the woods on about an acre can be found from $80,000 to $400,000. In the Rolling Hills community, 1-bedroom and 1-bathroom condo units sell for $200,000 to $250,000. In the more rural areas, home styles include Split levels, Tudor Revivals, rambling ranch houses and newly-built Colonial Revivals with contemporary influence. These single-family dwellings typically sit on 1 to 6 acres of land and might cost between $425,000 for a home with 1,500 square footage to upwards of $900,000 for a property with 3,500 square feet of space. On the south side in the Marycrest area, custom-built colonial homes that are more than 4,000 square feet, many offering in-ground pools in the backyard, sell from $1 million to about $1.4 million.
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Tastings and tours at Brotherhood Winery
Whether it be a weekend date night or a quick grocery haul, residents head into the commercial area of Washingtonville. “Main Street has a city vibe to it,” Santos says. “There are great restaurants and shops.” One of the more popular spots is Brotherhood Winery, which has been operating since 1839. Visitors can tour the underground cellars, taste an eclectic variety of wine and eat at the attached 1839 Restaurant and Bar. For authentic Mexican cuisine, there’s La Villa, and F & J Pizza serves what locals consider the best pizza in the state. Conveniently nearby is Stop & Shop grocery. Further down Main Street, Clarke’s Cafe & Ice Cream is a diner that also offers shakes and ice cream cakes. Away from the retail and deeper into the rural fields, Blooming Hill Farm – often closed for weddings – has a brunch and dinner menu.
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Beaverdam Lake days and hikes on Long Path
For outdoor recreation, Firefighters Memorial Park has a playground and open green space, and Lasser Park is where the town’s youth football and cheerleading organization plays. Just across Station Road from the park is Beaverdam Lake, where there are more play areas and a small sandy beach on the water. Adding to the family-friendly atmosphere, branching off of Station Road is Sesame Street.“The street sign even has Big Bird on it,” Santos says. In South Blooming Grove, Gonzaga Park offers steep slopes and rock formations for climbing and valley views. There are also abandoned historic buildings that parkgoers can explore. This park connects to the Long Path, a hiking trail that extends more than 350 miles from New York City to Albany.
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Diverse education through public schools and yeshivas
Students can begin at Taft Elementary School before advancing to Washingtonville Middle School, both of which receive a B grade from Niche. Washingtonville High School, graded an A-minus, offers future-focused clubs like E-Sports. They also have an impressive athletics department; the girls' tennis team won the Section IX Championship this past year. With a large Hasidic population, there are several private yeshivas in the South Blooming Grove area, including Viznitz Blooming Grove and Bais Rochel School. The neighboring community, Kiryas Joel, is a town of mostly Yiddish-speaking Hasidic Jewish residents who are members of the Satmar sect of Hasidism. “There is a big Hasidic footprint in Blooming Grove,” Santos says. “There are all types of people in the area, which makes it beautiful.”
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Scenic NY Route 94 leads to Interstate 87
The mostly 2-lane highway New York Route 94 weaves through Blooming Grove, and it connects to Interstate 87 and U.S. Route 6. “Route 94 is a very scenic ride,” Santos says. “You pass lakes and pastures from Vails Gate all the way to Allentown.” Once on the interstate, New York City is about 65 miles away. Residents will require a vehicle to get around, as no public bus system services the area. For air travel, the small New York Stewart International Airport is only 10 miles north, offering four domestic and four international airlines.History and haunts in South Blooming Grove
In the southern tip of Blooming Grove, Museum Village takes visitors back in time to the 19th century. This replica village of what life was like back then offers tours and reenactments from summer through fall. During the spooky season, the Pure Terror Scream Park next door scares visitors as the Guinness World Record-holding longest walk-through horror attraction since 2015.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Alexandra Zinko
Alexandra Zinko
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Realty Center
(845) 263-3593
32 Total Sales
5 in Blooming Grove
$14K - $590K Price Range
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Joan Wortmann
Joan Wortmann
Weichert Realtors
(845) 378-9682
19 Total Sales
1 in Blooming Grove
$730,000 Price
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Jennifer DiCostanzo
Jennifer DiCostanzo
(917) 540-4360
156 Total Sales
1 in Blooming Grove
$323,000 Price
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Anthony Gnagnarelli
Anthony Gnagnarelli
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Valley Realty
(845) 327-1693
113 Total Sales
2 in Blooming Grove
$350K - $535K Price Range
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Frank Gerbes
Frank Gerbes
RE/MAX Benchmark Realty Group
(845) 593-9504
80 Total Sales
2 in Blooming Grove
$330K - $565K Price Range
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Lynelle Alessi
Lynelle Alessi
Keller Williams Hudson Valley
(845) 479-6488
137 Total Sales
2 in Blooming Grove
$335K - $420K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Lasser Park
Firefighters Memorial Park
L Vern Allen Park
Smith Clove Dog Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Blooming Grove | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Blooming Grove Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Blooming Grove, Washingtonville sell after 128 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Blooming Grove, Washingtonville over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$392,500
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$404,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$378,256
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$340,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
213
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$394
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,441
Number of Homes for Sale
27
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,858
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,292
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,053
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
951
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,424
Open Houses
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Thursday, Aug 75 - 7pm
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Saturday, Aug 91 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
19,468
Median Age
39
Population under 18
26.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$98,094
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$118,903
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.2%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
11.1%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
4
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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