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Wappingers Falls
Love Beacon but can’t justify the prices? Wappingers is a popular choice for a similar vibe. “It has grown over the last several years and offers a lot of [the same] perks that Beacon does—for a lot less money,” says Justina Trainor, a real estate associate at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS).
“It’s on the Metro-North line, has a great selection of places to dine, and
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plenty of recreation.” Plus, it’s a short drive to buzzier Beacon, Cold Spring, and Poughkeepsie and near both
I-84 and the Taconic State Parkway. Trainor says many NYC transplants are relocating here—especially those who like green space and walkability.
Poughkeepsie
This city is one of the many beating hear ts of the Valley—and according to Jake Garay, an associate broker at BHHS, it’s the hottest market
in Dutchess. “We are seeing both homebuyers and renters moving to Poughkeepsie for its restaurant scene, historic housing stock, proximity
to public transportation, colleges, and employment opportunities,” he says. It’s got the best of both worlds for commuters and families who want a central location and fair prices. Overall, Poughkeepsie attracts a diverse group
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asset—Goshen sits along Route 17 and is within 15 minutes of two New Jersey Transit lines in Campbell Hall and Middletown. “Goshen offers advantages for commuters while providing a more peaceful pace of life than some of our southern neighbors in Rockland and Westchester,” says Muccari.
Newburgh
Newburgh’s long-standing communities have made it a rich
and exciting city for decades, full of community traditions, family-oriented activities, and countless events organized around faith communities and other groups. Sarah Bekham Hoof, a realtor with ReAttached, points to Newburgh’s industrial past, which “means it has cool warehouse buildings that are being conver ted lef t and right into creative spaces where artists do their thing. The opportunity that Newburgh has, that other towns may not, is the ability to create leverage and cash flow from one’s
of buyers who are seeking walkable downtown areas, suburban acreage, and cultural amenities.
Goshen
Perennial favorite Warwick has become pricey and inventory is low, so many buyers are turning to Goshen, says Frank Muccari, an agent at Cronin & Company Real Estate. Goshen offers Victorian, Italianate, Greek Revival, and Gothic architecture (the Church Park Historic District is stunning), proximity to Middletown and Newburgh, and, like Warwick, plenty of farms—plus it’s home to one of the biggest outdoor farmers markets in the Hudson Valley. Access to commuting routes is a big
home.” Prices range widely within the City of Newburgh. A large estate in the Heights neighborhood, overlooking the Hudson River, is likely to run north of $500,000; a row house on a more urban block may be around $300,000; and a small bungalow in the more spacious west end of town should sell for around $250,000.
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Goshen