Colden
Neighborhood in West Falls, New York
Erie County 14025, 14033, 14080, 14170
Single-family homes in town and on acreages
In the rolling hills of Western New York, Colden allows homebuyers to purchase a little land and not be too close to their neighbors. Closer to town, a few farmhouses are bunched together along some main thoroughfares. As it gets more rural, more farmhouses and contemporary fraftsman styles are on multiple acres of land. Buyers can expect a farmhouse on a few acres to start at nearly $400,000, while newer contemporary homes can go into the $800,000s. “The market in Western New York is still moving well even with higher interest rates. In Colden, it moves a little slower since it’s a little on the outskirts, but it is still strong,” Welch says.
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Community parks, ski slopes and golf
Walter Kummer Town Park is a community park with vast open and wooded green space. The park features a playground, baseball field and a newly opened disc golf course. A little less than five miles south is Kissing Bridge Snow Sports, which is a place where residents can make the best of the harsh winters in Western New York. The space has 39 slopes across 700 acres and has slopes for all ranges of skiing and snowboarding expertise. Open seasonally, the Holland Hills Country Club is a public golf course with limited memberships. The course is the highest point in Erie County and is a par-72, 18-hole golf course between Colden and Holland.
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Springville-Griffith and Orchard Park schools
Most children are zoned for the Springville-Griffith Institute Central District, which scores a B on Niche, has a little over 1,500 students and has an average student-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Students will head to Colden Elementary, Springville-Griffith Institute Middle and Springville-Griffith Institute High School. The elementary and middle schools score a B-minus on Niche, while the high school grades a B. Springville-Griffith Institute High School offers multiple AP classes, an innovative business education program, and a wide range of vocational programs offered through the school and the Board of Cooperative Education Services.A small portion of the area is districted for the Orchard Park Central School District, which scores an A-minus on Niche and serves around 5,000 students with an average student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. The school path for OPCSD students is Ellicott Road Elementary, Orchard Park Middle and Orchard Park High School. According to Niche, the elementary school scores an A, the middle school gets a B-plus, and the high school scores an A-minus. Orchard Park High offers an Academy of Finance, a four-year program that partners with a local advisory board and SUNY Erie to earn college credit.
Colden arts festivals and farmers markets
Dating to 1968, the Colden Festival is one of the oldest art festivals in Western New York. Each September, the event features live music, local artists and local food vendors. Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Bread of Life Outreach hosts the Colden Community Farmers Market, which allows locals to purchase locally grown produce, honey, eggs, meat and baked goods.Driving into Buffalo
While no public transit exists in Colden, residents get north to Buffalo by taking US-219. The trip is about 30 miles and should take more than half an hour.Local specialty businesses and distant daily essentials
A small rural town, Colden has some small mom-and-pop shops. Essentially Well Oiled is a locally owned store with local artisan gifts, including oil-infused chocolate, lotion bars, and personal products. The Colden Board Shop looks like a small wooden cottage and specializes in skiing and snowboarding equipment. Locals can quickly stop at Dollar General for groceries and other items. For a more traditional grocery store, residents can head into either Orchard Park or East Aurora, which are under 15 miles away. Orchard Park has an Aldi, Tops Friendly Market, and big box stores like Target. The Colden Country Inn is a local favorite in town and features a vast menu from steaks to seafood and a complete craft beer list.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nicholas Lunetta
Nicholas Lunetta
MJ Peterson Real Estate Inc.
(716) 477-3944
39 Total Sales
1 in Colden
$273,000 Price
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Timothy Domanski
Timothy Domanski
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 303-0794
258 Total Sales
3 in Colden
$195K - $310K Price Range
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Patty Manns
Patty Manns
HUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 589-4926
150 Total Sales
2 in Colden
$80K - $135K Price Range
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Jerry Thompson
Jerry Thompson
Century 21 North East
(716) 687-0473
329 Total Sales
6 in Colden
$70K - $455K Price Range
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Brandon Kmiotek
Brandon Kmiotek
Responds QuicklyHUNT Real Estate Corporation
(716) 391-4932
75 Total Sales
1 in Colden
$325,000 Price
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Marny Saldanha
Marny Saldanha
Responds QuicklyDanahy Real Estate
(716) 422-4234
16 Total Sales
1 in Colden
$329,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 3rd to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Chestnut Ridge Park
Boston Town Park
South Boston Playground
Sprague Brook Park
Chestnut Ridge Park - The 3 Loops
Emery Park
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Colden | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Colden Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Colden, West Falls sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Colden, West Falls over the last 12 months is $356,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$359,950
Median Sale Price
$356,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$357,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
908
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1963
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,763
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,290
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
45,738
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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$1,999,999
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 3,083 Sq Ft
- 9419 S Hill Rd
We are pleased to present a truly remarkable one-of-a-kind private farmhouse estate in Boston, NY. Located just one mile south of the town center of Colden, NY, you will find a private 212 foot long driveway leading to the over 3000 sqft home on a hill. Known locally as South Hill farms, this was/is a blueberry and grape farm. There are 6,000 blueberry bushes on campus always having
James KlossnerWhitetail Properties Real Estate LLC(716) 309-5154 -
$799,900
- 3 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 3,333 Sq Ft
- 10927 Darien Rd
- New 5 days ago
Welcome to 10927 Darien Road—your private country oasis just 5 minutes from East Aurora and 30 minutes from downtown Buffalo. Nestled onto 10 tranquil, wooded acres, this nearly new home is a perfect blend of nature, luxury, and modern efficiency.A commanding double-door entry welcomes you into a thoughtfully designed open floor plan that welcomes guests to entertain, as well as it serves to
Joshua Assad Keller Williams Realty WNY
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$59,900
- Land
- 1.40 Acre Lot
- 7423 Hayes Hollow Rd
- New 22 days ago
This building lot has a septic/well and newer 200 amp meter pit ready for your home, the electric service was installed aprox 5 years ago from previous owner, apparently per previous owner the septic and well do work but still being sold as is, potential buyer may want to check wit the health department for possible uses of the septic and well, if these items can be used it could save the new
John Clapp Howard Hanna WNY Inc.
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,077
Median Age
50
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
18.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$88,714
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,117
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
36.4%
Advanced Degrees
11.5%
% Population in Labor Force
70.8%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
40''
Average Winter Low Temperature
19°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
188''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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Nearby Neighborhoods
Holland
Rural community with plenty of local businesses and scenic views
Boston
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Aurora
Historic and artsy small town community close to Buffalo
Concord
A quiet, rural town center stationed along the southern border of Erie County
Sardinia
Rural community with residential privacy, 45 minutes from Buffalo
Orchard Park
Quiet streets, ranch homes and locally owned shops 16 miles from Buffalo
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