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Westmere-North Bethlehem

Westmere-North Bethlehem

$440,457 Average Value
$249 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Easygoing in Westmere, but equally suburban and rural

Greater Albany's Westmere-North Bethlehem neighborhood offers an exurb community in upstate New York. The hamlet is a part of the town of Guilderland and gives residents plenty of chances to shop and eat out, while providing wide open spaces to live in and call home. Westmere forms the region's northern section, abutted to the south by North Bethlehem. The suburban streets of Westmere promise quiet and contained residential pockets. The neighborhood’s east end is bordered by Interstate 87 and Albany’s quintessential suburbs, which Realtor Michael Heinel calls “a quiet, walkable area with lots of cul-de-sacs, near a hospital and nursing school.”
Westmere/North Bethlehem is a quiet neighborhood.
Westmere/North Bethlehem is a quiet neighborhood.
Westmere/North Bethlehem is a growing community with new and beautiful homes.
Westmere/North Bethlehem is a growing community with new and beautiful homes.
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Ranches and Modern Traditional homes in the $300k range

Western Avenue is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, so homebuyers who start here will see ranch and Cape Cod styles along the connecting side streets. These homes form the base of the housing stock and range from low $200,000s to high $600,000s. Farther south, homebuyers will find modest ranches along with farmhouses with wraparound porches and custom brick builds on multiple acres of land. These spacious homes run about $2.2 million. Other styles include brick and vinyl townhouse units from the 80s, starting around $300,000, as well as three-bedroom Modern Traditional homes from the 2020s, featuring an open unfenced yard and a $400,000 price point.
The Westmere/North Bethlehem neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
The Westmere/North Bethlehem neighborhood offers many different styles of homes.
Ranch-style homes are popular in Westmere/North Bethlehem community.
Ranch-style homes are popular in Westmere/North Bethlehem community.
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Advanced music classes at Guilderland High

Kids start at Westmere Elementary School, which has close to 450 students. Extracurricular activities include intramural sports, orchestra and chorus. After 6th grade, students attend Farnsworth Middle School, then on to Guilderland High School. Both of these schools earn very high marks from Niche, across a range of categories, including an A-minus overall. The high school's award-winning music department offers advanced classes, such as music theory and music technology. Other extracurriculars, such as the student newspaper, have also been recognized by state awards. Niche gives the school an A-minus in clubs and activities.

Peaceful times at North Bethlehem Park

Tucked away along the eastern edge of the region, North Bethlehem Park features a playground, and trails for walking and mountain biking. It's also a great place for picnicking and basketball games. For more athletic fun, residents can swing by Capital Hills at Albany, an 18-hole course that’s lauded for its varied terrain.

Restaurant buzz on Western Avenue

Shopping and dining life buzzes along Western Avenue, which is trafficked by public buses. This main thoroughfare and commercial center is lined with strip malls, retail plazas and professional services. Restaurants dotting the landscape offer steak, seafood, sushi and tapas. Capital City Diner is a no-frills joint with many loyal patrons who come for tried-and-true American fare — eggs over easy with sausage and grits or cheeseburgers and milkshakes. For something a bit swankier, customers travel east along the avenue and ask for a table at Athos Restaurant. A delicious Mediterranean dinner — and perhaps a selection from its wine cellar — will be served on crisp tablecloths in this upscale Greek eatery. Crossgates Mall, the biggest mall in the Albany region, is in the neighborhood's northeast corner.
Athos Restaurant features Greek cuisine to visitors in Westmere/North Bethlehem.
Athos Restaurant features Greek cuisine to visitors in Westmere/North Bethlehem.
Capital City Diner is a local favorite in Westmere/North Bethlehem.
Capital City Diner is a local favorite in Westmere/North Bethlehem.
Crossgates Mall features retail stores locals in Westmere/North Bethlehem can visit.
Crossgates Mall features retail stores locals in Westmere/North Bethlehem can visit.
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Two interstates nearby

Besides the central importance of Route 20, also known as Western Avenue, this neighborhood has interstate 87 running along the east end. Westmere-North Bethlehem is also in the part of Albany where Interstate 90 converges with Route 20 – offering residents a number of ways to get around the metropolitan area. Otherwise, gently curving roads and quiet cul-de-sacs frequently offer walkable experiences.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Albany International

18 min drive

Bus

Western Ave & Palma Blvd

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Western Ave & Cornell Ave

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Western Ave & Camp Terr

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Western Ave & Pauline Ave

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Western Ave & York Rd

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Crossgates Mid-Mall

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Western Ave & Chapman Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Westmere-North Bethlehem US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Westmere-North Bethlehem Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$467,182
Median Sale Price
$385,400
Median Single Family Sale Price
$405,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
47
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$249

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,518
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1973
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,004
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,423
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
15,681

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
14,226
Median Age
42
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$79,796
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,307

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.1%
College Graduates
56%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%

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®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 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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