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Kent
Have your heart set on Cold Spring but inventory is tight? Ann McBride- Alayon, a broker at Hudson River Line Realty, recommends heading 20 minutes east to Kent, where “you may find something that works better and you’re still a quick trip
PUTNAM COUNTY
weekend farmers market.” It’s a good fit for families, young couples, and single professionals: there’s a quaint downtown in Lake Carmel, a hamlet in its southeast corner, idyllic trails and nature preserves nearby (including Nimham Mountain, White Pond, and California Hill State Forest), and some neighborhoods even offer properties with private and peaceful lake access.
Carmel
Nestled between Mahopac and Brewster, Carmel lies along the picturesque West Branch Reservoir and Lake Gleneida. As the county seat and Putnam’s most populous town, it comes with a lot of bonuses, especially for families: its school district is one
of the best in the county and outdoor recreation options are almost endless.
ROCKLAND COUNTY
Nyack
Nyack’s bohemian reputation is a strong lure — the town has been home to writers, actors, and artists for generations (the most famous being Edward Hopper). On a given night at a village bar, you might find a magazine illustrator for Rolling Stone in conversation with a singer and the mayor. If you want to be able to walk to that village bar, you’ll
want to live in the village itself. Large condo complexes and luxury housing developments, like Pavion, can put you steps away from dozens of nightlife options, including restaurants, Maureen’s jazz club, a wine cellar, and several bars with live rock music. For
a large Italianate home on a leafy lot along the river, look toward Upper Nyack, and for a colorful Victorian
on a quiet, dead-end street, you’ll
Beautiful Lake Mahopac is nearby, offering seasonal boat rentals and al fresco dining at waterfront restaurants. Expect a variety of houses on the market, from ranch-style to farmhouse to colonial.
want to be in South Nyack. For a
little breathing room in the budget, Georgine Addeo of Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty says, “If a buyer is willing to go to West Nyack, the same house could be in their price range.”
New City
Young professionals and families
from Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Hoboken are especially interested in New City. “It appeals to families— the school district is strong and there are a lot of activities for children,”
says Burke, who also cites New City’s vibrant main street as a big pull for those who enjoy nightlife. Her favorite spot is blu Fig, a Mediterranean
café, and locals love Bailey’s Smokehouse and spor ts bar The Burger Lof t. It’s also anchored by DeForest Lake and High Tor State Park. Burke sees an uptick in grandparents relocating to the area to be near family and Rockland natives who want to return to their hometown. “People come back to New City for a variety of reasons: affordability, a love of where they grew up, and to be close to family and friends,” she adds.
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Carmel, Lake Mahopac
to Cold Spring’s Main Street and the
Downtown Nyack
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