Saratoga & the Capital Region, New York

Living in Schenectady

A historic river city with a revived downtown.

A mid-range view of city hall on the corner of Broadway and Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, New York, June 21, 2021.
Photo by Tyler A. McNeil via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Schenectady's Stockade district is one of the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhoods in the country, with colonial-era houses along the Mohawk River.

Downtown has come back to life around Proctors theater, and Union College adds to its character. Homes here offer excellent value.

What we love
  • The historic Stockade district
  • Proctors and a revived downtown
  • Excellent value
A good fit for
  • First-time buyers
  • Investors
  • Anyone who loves old houses
Getting around
Amtrak stops downtown, and Albany is a short drive.

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