Waterfront
Broad Street shops are stars
Broad Street downtown is the main drag, crossing both rivers, whether that’s the Hudson into Troy, or the Mohawk into Cohoes. Don and Paul’s Coffee Shack feels like an old school diner with its wood paneled walls. Pull up a seat at the counter and bite into a burger or a breakfast medley. A slower dining experience can be found at Le Quai Bistrot Francais: expect soft music, dim lighting, escargot and extensive wine options. For an upscale pub experience, try the steak and seafood served in a white tablecloth setting at McGreivey's. Groceries can be grabbed at the Hannaford supermarket, conveniently placed next door to a Walgreens. Both are just on the other side of the Hudson.
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Canal-focused entertainment
Entertainment in Waterfront runs the gamut, from outdoor recreation to educational and cultural attractions. Canals are a defining feature of Waterfront, which creates a unique setting for festivals throughout the year. The Canal Festival in May is a big community draw, bringing local vendors to the fore and highlighting how the canals work. Every July, steamboat enthusiasts from across the country come out for the Steamboat Meet. Locals celebrate the neighborhood’s maritime history every weekend after Labor Day with the Tugboat Roundup, featuring a tugboat parade and boat rides. Also placed by one of the canals is the Waterford Historical Museum and Cultural Center. Inside the stark white Greek Revival mansion, visitors can learn about the Erie Canal’s importance to Waterford’s heritage.Colorful cottages and colonials
Home prices will typically start at $100,000 and climb into the upper $200,000s. Investment properties are commonly seen, like five-bedroom cottages from the late 1700s. Yes, Waterfront’s housing stock is very historic, with homes from the early 20th century being considered extremely contemporary by comparison. For example, a traditional three-bedroom cottage from 1915 can go for $215,000 here – and will stand out from the neighborhood’s numerous cream-colored homes, thanks to a pastel green or pastel yellow façade. The upper reaches of the local market are represented by multifamily properties, such as five-bedroom Colonials. Decorative front lawns are not the norm here –expect to see a sidewalk instead– but many homes do come with a fenced backyard.
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Localized schooling with a low student-teacher ratio
Waterfront has a small school district, with the junior high and high school sharing a merged building. Waterford-Halfmoon Elementary enrolls 400 students in kindergarten through grade six, and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. Niche gives the school a B in the teachers category. Waterfront Junior/Senior High also enrolls around 400 -students, and gets a B-plus in the clubs and activities category. In 2023, the boys’ soccer team claimed its first division title since 2009. The girls’ soccer team won a division title as well.
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Picturesque Peebles park
The Mohawk and Hudson Rivers converge on Peebles Island, a state park that’s known for its picturesque views. Hikers also enjoy the island’s perimeter trail for observing wildlife and water rapids. Sugarloaf Pond Park on the west end is ideal for casual strolling or parking at a picnic bench: surrounded by ranch homes, this is a serene location removed from the daily bustle.
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Sidewalks throughout, but a car is necessary
With many of the streets in Waterfront comprising a kind of sidewalk suburbia, it’s not impossible to explore the neighborhood on foot. But a car is necessary for reaching dining and shopping destinations, which are clustered downtown, near Broad Street. Middletown Road and Fonda Road are the two main thoroughfares for reaching downtown, running in parallel like the two rivers hugging Waterfront.
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Paul Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joseph Cardinale
Joseph Cardinale
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 444-7525
288 Total Sales
7 in Waterfront
$175K - $590K Price Range
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Nicole Wilkie
Nicole Wilkie
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 888-7309
108 Total Sales
3 in Waterfront
$92K - $483K Price Range
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Lorenzo Murray
Lorenzo Murray
Hunt ERA - Slingerlands
(857) 297-3367
370 Total Sales
7 in Waterfront
$30K - $290K Price Range
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Penny Berg
Penny Berg
KW Platform
(518) 741-3769
156 Total Sales
2 in Waterfront
$235K - $267K Price Range
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Brandon Orszulak
Brandon Orszulak
Howard Hanna Capital Inc
(518) 363-6403
51 Total Sales
2 in Waterfront
$225K - $275K Price Range
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Heather Casaw
Heather Casaw
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties
(518) 851-8292
69 Total Sales
1 in Waterfront
$345,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Van Schaick Park
- Basketball
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Peebles Island State Park
Falls View Park
- Fishing
- Trails
Peebles Island State Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Peebles Island State Park
Craner Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Waterfront | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Waterfront Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Waterfront, Waterford sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Waterfront, Waterford over the last 12 months is $521,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$479,700
Median Sale Price
$521,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$521,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$369,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$197,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$380
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,080
Number of Homes for Sale
14
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,604
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,226
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,245
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,250 per month
- Strawberry Ridge Apartments
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 878 Sq Ft
- 1 Strawberry Place
- Waterford, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,453
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$70,617
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,960
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
32.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.4%
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®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 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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