Wright is a Schoharie County community fit for rural getaways
Wright’s mix of serenity and community is the right fit for its residents. The rural Schoharie County town has Gallupville as its residential and commercial center. Even there, things are spread out, and residents often have to drive to a larger community nearby for restaurants and groceries. The town centers around peace and quiet, which is the draw for many people looking to escape bigger cities, says Jamie Mazuryk, an associate broker at Venture Fox Realty Group LLC and a former deputy with the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office. “A lot of people from Long Island have second homes there,” Mazuryk says as an example. The town is popular with hunters, and several nearby parks help visitors relax.
Cabins and traditional homes are surrounded by woods and farmland
The rural area has several farm homes and log cabins that often range from $330,000 to $510,000. More traditional houses, including ranch-style properties and a few Colonial homes from the 1850s, can go from $160,000 to $290,000. Though Gallupville is the town’s largest hamlet and has amenities, area homes are not concentrated near its center but spread throughout the region. While many thoroughfares like New York State Route 443 are well-paved, some smaller residential streets can be gravel. Farmland and dense woods surround the roads. While yard features vary by size, many are grassy and have trees.
Space for hunting, plus nearby parks, creeks and museums
In Schoharie County, the regular white-tailed deer hunting season runs from mid-November through early December. Anglers can cast from the banks of Fox Creek to catch smallmouth bass, shiners and other fish. The town has no parks, but several are within a few miles. In Schoharie, Lily Park has walking paths surrounded by flowers, and LaSalle Park’s grills and covered seating make it popular for picnics. The Old Stone Fort Museum Complex consists of eight buildings that display more than 300 years of Schoharie County history. Middleburgh’s Timothy Murphy Park provides access to Schoharie Creek, where kayaking is allowed. Churches like Evangelical Lutheran Church sit along New York State Route 443.
Neighboring communities have restaurants like The Babbling Brook
Wright has no restaurants, but there are plenty in nearby towns. The Babbling Brook, a self-proclaimed “watering hole & eatery” near West Berne, serves classic American sandwiches and comfort food. In Schoharie, The Farmers Beef and Brew has more upscale options in a rustic environment, and the nearby Apple Barrel Store + Cafe has homestyle meals and sells flowers, food kits and decor items. In Middleburgh, Middle Village Pasta & Grill brings Italian flavors to the region. Gibby’s Diner, near Delanson, has an old-fashioned atmosphere. Hillbilly Heaven Farmstore sells meats and eggs, and Middleburgh has a Valley Market and a Dollar General.
The Schoharie Central School District offers agriculture courses
Students are zoned for the Schoharie Central School District. They can attend Schoharie Elementary School, which has a C-minus Niche score. Schoharie Junior/Senior High School, for grades 6-12, offers agriculture courses like horticulture, small animal care and basic welding. Students in these classes are automatically enrolled in Future Farmers of America. The school earns a C-plus rating.
New York does not have a private school choice program, but students can elect to attend magnet and charter schools. Scotia’s prekindergarten through 12th-grade Mekeel Christian Academy, around 25 miles from Gallupville, holds an A-minus grade.
An antique engine showcase and a flower festival are annual events
The annual Gas Up event, an antique engine and equipment showcase, takes place over two summer weekends. The event is catered, and admission is free. Lily Park hosts its Lily Fest each July to celebrate its tiger lilies being in full bloom. The Gallupville House, constructed in 1872, has live music, ice cream socials, egg hunts and other events throughout the year.
Access to major highways and Albany International Airport
New York state routes 443 and 146 cut through the community, and Interstate 88 is to the north. Downtown Albany and Albany International Airport are about 35 miles away. Cobleskill Regional Hospital, the county's only emergency care provider, is close to 16 miles west. Mazuryk says the area’s four seasons are “awesome,” though snowfall can be heavy in the winter.
