buy: $600K-$1M
rent: $3500-$5000
riverview, aptly named for its views along the hudson river, is home to large estates and victorian homes with good sized plots. originally settled as the wealthy part of town, riverview has kept that tradition alive, being the priciest part of hillford. the median age of the area is 50.
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HILLFORD
HISTORY the town of hillford, new york is nestled at the foothills of bear mountain, next to the hudson river roughly 55 miles outside of new york city. originally founded in the late 1700s, hillford served as a major dock along the hudson, supplying goods for troops during the american revolution. in the early 1880s, hillford became a stop along the west shore railroad, which connected buffalo, new york to weehawken, new jersey. in 1958, the town sank into a decline due to the end of the railroad passenger service. this down turn lasted roughly 10 years until a wealthy developer from manhattan, james floyd, decided to revitalize the town by investing in main street and turn the town into a tour destination due to it's close prolixity to the mountain and river, making it an all season hot stop. turning the old west shore railway stop to a commuter rail terminal, residents of hillford have easy access to commuting to the city for work or pleasure. now known for it's quaint town feel with its locally owned businesses, as a local ordinance passed banning the building of any chain commerce, hillford has become a desired location for individuals who want to enjoy easy living. |
riverview
park hill
buy: $200K
rent: $1000
bordering hillford unincorperated, park hill transitions from "city" living, to country living. farms and groves can be found toward the edge of town, with the goods being sold during sunday farmer's markets in the middle of park hill square every sunday.
rent: $1000
bordering hillford unincorperated, park hill transitions from "city" living, to country living. farms and groves can be found toward the edge of town, with the goods being sold during sunday farmer's markets in the middle of park hill square every sunday.
floyd
buy: $200K
rent: $1000
named after the developer, james floyd, who revitalized the town in the 1960's, floyd is home to townhall, as well as floyd manor, which was turned into a museum dedicated to the town's history after the passing of james in 2009. also in floyd is a small outdoor amphitheatre where the town hosts biweekly outdoor movies during the summer months.
rent: $1000
named after the developer, james floyd, who revitalized the town in the 1960's, floyd is home to townhall, as well as floyd manor, which was turned into a museum dedicated to the town's history after the passing of james in 2009. also in floyd is a small outdoor amphitheatre where the town hosts biweekly outdoor movies during the summer months.
elmwood
buy: N/A
rent: N/A (student housing only)
sitting on the outside of town is elmwood, where you can hillford state college, home of the bears. the college, known for it's environmental and biology programs, offers a variety of majors and minors, student housing, and is a former division ii football and hockey champion.
rent: N/A (student housing only)
sitting on the outside of town is elmwood, where you can hillford state college, home of the bears. the college, known for it's environmental and biology programs, offers a variety of majors and minors, student housing, and is a former division ii football and hockey champion.
inner bay
buy: $250K-$300K
rent: $1500-$2000
unlike its neighbors to the north, river view, inner bay is known for its much more affordable housing and a younger demographic. the victorian cottage houses that line the streets of this neighborhood are filled with young families and people wanting easy access to the private docks.
rent: $1500-$2000
unlike its neighbors to the north, river view, inner bay is known for its much more affordable housing and a younger demographic. the victorian cottage houses that line the streets of this neighborhood are filled with young families and people wanting easy access to the private docks.
sunny side
buy: $250K-$300K
rent: $1500-$2000
with easy access to downtown, sunny side has become a hot spot for first time buyers and businesses wanting to promoxity to the downtown market. houses feature backyards and garages, both of which are unavailable to people living downtown. not to mention it's close to inner bay, making it a dream local when houses become available.
rent: $1500-$2000
with easy access to downtown, sunny side has become a hot spot for first time buyers and businesses wanting to promoxity to the downtown market. houses feature backyards and garages, both of which are unavailable to people living downtown. not to mention it's close to inner bay, making it a dream local when houses become available.
berkeley
buy: $250K-$300K
rent: $1500-$2000
colorful homes, murals on buildings, and a thriving arts scene, berkeley is an artist collective. the neighborhood features a first friday art walk each month, even during winter months. you never know what you'll see in berkeley and that's half the fun of it.
rent: $1500-$2000
colorful homes, murals on buildings, and a thriving arts scene, berkeley is an artist collective. the neighborhood features a first friday art walk each month, even during winter months. you never know what you'll see in berkeley and that's half the fun of it.
downtown
buy: $300K
rent: $2000
looking for small town feel with amentities? well then downtown is the spot for you! just stroll down main street to find local, indepentently owned and operated stores, restaurants, and boutiques. when it comes to housing, downtown isn't known for its single family houses, instead residents find themselves living above the stores for a live, work, play atmosphere.
rent: $2000
looking for small town feel with amentities? well then downtown is the spot for you! just stroll down main street to find local, indepentently owned and operated stores, restaurants, and boutiques. when it comes to housing, downtown isn't known for its single family houses, instead residents find themselves living above the stores for a live, work, play atmosphere.
bayline
buy: $150K-$200K
rent: $800-$1000
home of the oringinal railroad passenger train stop, and current commuter rail stop, bayline is more of a hub for tourists. the small neighborhood features outdoor adventure spots, including kayake, sailboat, and ski and snowboard rentals, plus transport to the bear mountain ski resort. public docks make bayline a favorite for residents and non-residents a like.
rent: $800-$1000
home of the oringinal railroad passenger train stop, and current commuter rail stop, bayline is more of a hub for tourists. the small neighborhood features outdoor adventure spots, including kayake, sailboat, and ski and snowboard rentals, plus transport to the bear mountain ski resort. public docks make bayline a favorite for residents and non-residents a like.
highlands
buy: $200K-$250K
rent: $1500-$2000
boarding both bear mountain and herriman state park, the highlands are known for some of the best trails in hillford. bear mountain ski resort is also located in highlands and ski lifts can be seen going year round, even without snow as ziplining and hiking is done on mountain.
rent: $1500-$2000
boarding both bear mountain and herriman state park, the highlands are known for some of the best trails in hillford. bear mountain ski resort is also located in highlands and ski lifts can be seen going year round, even without snow as ziplining and hiking is done on mountain.
westwood
buy: $150K-$200K
rent: $1000-$1500
while the majority of the hillford is known for their single family homes, westwood has taken a different approach. old victorians have been turned into multi-unit houses, giving options for apartment living. despite being in old houses, must of the units have been flipped on the inside to include modern amenities for tenants. as new houses comes onto the market, neighbors have started taking bets on whether it'll stay as is, or be converted into apartments.
rent: $1000-$1500
while the majority of the hillford is known for their single family homes, westwood has taken a different approach. old victorians have been turned into multi-unit houses, giving options for apartment living. despite being in old houses, must of the units have been flipped on the inside to include modern amenities for tenants. as new houses comes onto the market, neighbors have started taking bets on whether it'll stay as is, or be converted into apartments.