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        <title>Marbletown NY Market Report | Ulster County SOLD Update</title>
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Ulster County Sold Market Update


Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be sold by one of our clients, 897 Lapla Road in Marbletown, NY


This 1,960 sq ft, 3 BDR/ 2 BTH, log home closed on May 4th, 2016 for $385,000.





Custom Detailed Log Cabin in Marbletown, near Kingston


This spacious log cabin, filled with lots of custom details, sits on just over 6 acres of private, wooded land, yet is only less than 20 minutes from area hotspots of Stone Ridge, Woodstock and historic Uptown Kingston. The beautiful features of this home, including open floor plan, loft space, cathedral ceilings, large stone fireplace and many more custom details, excited buyers immediately and the detached studio/workshop space sealed the deal. The home was only on the market less than two weeks before buyers quickly snatched it up


Kingston &amp; Marbletown Real Estate, Ulster County NY


While 897 Lapla Road may have a Kingston mailing address, it is actually located in the town of Marbletown, and is a great location for those seeking privacy, land and country views, but who still want to be close to a larger city, in this case, the super hot market of Kingston Real Estate in Kingston, NY runs the gamut in terms of styles, price points and features, depending on what part of the city you’re looking at. It’s not hard to find some great fixer upper properties in Mid-town under $100,000 and yet if you travel into the country a bit, or down by the Rondout Creek and Hudson River, you could easily find luxury mansion type properties with price tags that soar to the $1M mark and higher. In Kingston, there’s a bit of something for everyone. Conveniently located less than 2 hours from New York City, and with plenty of public transportation links, and near many Ulster County and Catskill hotspots, there is plenty to see and do in Kingston. We’ve highlighted lots of great things about Kingston on our blog, including where to dine, market highlights, events and more. Even though 897 Lapla Road is off the market, there are plenty more great Kingston properties on the market right now.  And if you’re looking for a bit more of a country feel, still close to Kingston, check out the market in Hurley, NY (located between Kingston and Marbletown) as well as Marbletown and the current market there. Both of these towns are only a short drive away from all of Kingston’s shopping, dining and entertainment hotspots, but have the privacy and county setting that is hard to find in Kingston. 


2016 SOLD Home Stats For Marbletown, NY


While 897 Lapla Road has a Kingston mailing address, this property actually falls within the Marbletown town lines. All market data below reflects Marbletown stats.


From January 1st, 2016- May 18th, 2016


·       26 single family homes have sold so far in 2016, ranging from $22,500 up to $500,000


·       List to Sold Price Ratio - Approximately 94 - Sellers on average got 94 of their last asking price in 2016 so far


·       Average List Price - $252,467 / Average Sold Price - $236,926


·       Median List Price - $216,750 / Median Sold Price $208,425


·       Average Days On Market - 111


·       On average, 5-6 homes per month have been sold in Marbletown so far in 2016.


·       There are currently 51 Single family homes on the market in Marbletown right now.


With about 6 homes selling per month in Marbletown, there are approximately 9 months of inventory on the market right now. This indicates that the housing market in Marbletown, NY is currently a Buyer’s Market. 


2015 SOLD Home Stats For Marbletown, NY


·       A total of 69 single family homes sold in Marbletown in 2015 ranging from $46,000 up to $1,400,000.


·       List to Sold Price Ratio - Approximately 94 - Sellers on average got 94 of their last asking price in 2015


·       Average List Price - $342,184 / Average Sold Price - $322,422


·       Median List Price - $299,000 / Median Sold Price - $272,500


·       Average Days On Market In 2015 - 142


·       On average, 6 homes per month were sold in Marbletown in 2015.


·       There are currently 51 Single family homes on the market in Marbletown right now.


Based on the data, the average sold price of a home in Marbletown was higher in 2015 than it is so far in 2016. The pace of the market in Marbletown is holding steady at 6 homes sold per month, but so far, homes in 2016 are selling faster with a much lower average of days on the market. 


If you're interested in seeing more Ulster County SOLD updates, be sure to follow the Taft Street Realty blog to stay up to date on the current market and get more great local realty info 



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    <pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 15:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <title>Marbletown Market Update | Properties with Recent PRICE DROPS </title>
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Much of Marbletown is comprised of small hamlets dispersed through a natural, seemingly untouched, scenic countryside landscape with views of the majestic Mohonk and Catskill mountains peeking over the horizon. The hamlets and villages that make up the town of Marbletown contain quaint specialty shops and small restaurants boasting uncommon culinary delights, but if you blink driving down Main Street, you may miss them. Once as you leave these small hamlets, you are left with beautiful sprawling, rolling countryside, dotted with old stone farmhouses and barns that make you feel as if you should be driving in a horse and buggy, not in a car. Marbletown is an outdoor enthusiast’s haven, a peaceful and rejuvenating getaway, home to the real estate hot spots of High Falls and Stone Ridge and not far from other Ulster County hot spots of New Paltz, Rosendale and Kingston. And despite feeling worlds away, you’re still only less than 2 hours away from New York City


Marbletown is a great location to take advantage of the many spectacular outdoor activities that this area has to offer. The Marbletown Rail Trail, stretching from Stone Ridge to Kingston, is a great place to hike, bike, walk the dog and enjoy a leisurely stroll on a warm spring afternoon. If you’re looking for a bit more of an extreme outdoor sport, take a short drive to Bonticou Crag or other hiking and rock-climbing trails within the Mohonk and Minnewaska Preserves, like the Lemon Squeeze. After an extreme hike like that, get a massage at Mohonk Mountain house or calm down with some meditation at the Shambhala Skylake Lodge in neighboring Rosendale. If winter sports are your passion, Marbletown is only a short drive from area ski centers like Belleayre, so you’re never far from fresh powder (well, in the winter months at least). Swimming holes on the Rondout Creek, Esopus Creek and Wallkill River means that summer outdoor fun is not hard to find either, with lots of great, still relatively unknown watering holes to swim, tube and kayak.


Marbletown’s general ‘rural’ feel is accentuated by the abundance of orchards and farm stands in Rondout Valley that are all easily accessible from Marbletown, including Stone Ridge Orchard, Westwind Organic Apple Orchards, Saunderskill Farm, and Davenport Farms. The local area provides lots of locations for festivals, with one of Marbletown’s newest and biggest being Field + Supply, located in the Black Barn in High Falls that gained national recognition in its first two events in 2014 and 2015.


Marbletown properties range in price from below the Ulster County average around $238,000 (per 2015 MLS data) and can quickly soar into the multimillion range. At the end of 2015 a single family home in Hurley with 300 acres of farmland sold for $2.5M. There are an abundance of historical stone homes and sturdy farmhouses that have been renovated and updated so that you can feel as if you are living from a page out of a history book, without missing out on any modern day 21st century conveniences. This quaint countryside that takes you back in time draws a lot of attention from celebrities and other big names seeking peace, quiet, rejuvenation and a place to escape from day to day life.  In fact, James Bond himself, actor Daniel Craig and wife Rachel Weiss, own a home in Marbletown, as does actor Aidan Quinn, known for his roles in Desperately Seeking Susan, Practical Magic and Elementary. Actor Willem DaFoe also once owned a notable piece of Accord, the Rubber House, located within the part of Accord that falls within Marbletown’s borders and Actress Melissa Leo, most commonly known for her role alongside Mark Wahlberg in The Fighter, owns a farmhouse in Stone Ridge. With so many celebrities quietly living upstate, you never know who you might run into in town or who your new neighbor could be


There’s no greater time to start looking at properties in Marbletown. With the return on spring and warm weather, the countryside is beginning to come alive again and we’re seeing some great reduced prices on Marbletown properties up for grabs meaning it could be even easier for you to attain the peaceful, relaxed living that this area has to offer. Check out some of the great Marbletown properties below that have seen recent price drops


FEATURED LISTING: 1465 Route 213 East, High Falls, NY 12440 | REDUCED $19,100


MLS  20155187







This sweet, sun-drenched 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom ranch is the perfect place to rejuvenate your spirits in the great outdoors, and at a great, reduced price as well In addition to the main house, there are two separate cottages that are zoned for commercial business with loads of potential The cottages could be great studios, business offices or artisan storefronts, and the larger yoga studio, which would be perfect for hosting yoga classes, features cathedral ceilings with skylights. The cottages could be used for personal use or both have awesome AirBnB potential. The main house has a beachy, coastal feel, with spacious kitchen and living room, a rocking chair front porch, and expansive back deck where you can sip your morning coffee as the sounds of birds singing eases you into your day. Mature plantings and landscaping creates great privacy from the road while enjoying seasonal views of Mohonk Mountain House and the Catskill mountains.


225 Quarry Road, Kingston, NY 12401


MLS  20161189


This property, offered by Westwood, Metes &amp; Bounds Realty, has been on the market for a few weeks and is currently active. Current asking price has been reduced by $20,000 since original listing.


30 Cedar Ridge Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484


MLS  20161237


This property, also offered by Westwood, Metes &amp; Bounds has been on the market for just over 2 weeks and is currently active. This property has also been reduced by $20,000 since it’s original listing.


904 County Route 6, High Falls, NY 12440


MLS  20152644


Since it’s original listing last year, this property, again offered by Westwood, Metes &amp; Bounds, has dropped $100,000 in asking price and is still currently active on the market.


46 Whitelands Road, Stone Ridge, NY 12484


MLS  20160047


Offered by Westwood, Metes &amp; Bounds, this property has been on the market since the beginning of the year and is still currently active. This home has been reduced by $74,000 since it was first listed.





That’s only a start- there are plenty more Marbletown properties to fit any homebuyer’s budget currently on the market. If you’re interested in seeing more homes for sale in the hamlet of High Falls or other areas of Marbletown, start your search in the High Falls Community and Real Estate page of our website to see the range of properties on the market.  
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        <title>FINALLY Davenport Farmstand Opens Tomorrow March 1st</title>
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Finally With an unseasonably warm winter, many locals in the Rondout Valley have been craving the tasty offerings of Davenport's farmstand. The wait is over because tomorrow on March 1st, Davenport Farms in Stone Ridge, NY will open its farmstand for the 2012 season. For many folks in Stone Ridge and throughout Ulster County, NY the opening of Davenport's farmstand marks the beginning of Spring. More importantly perhaps, the farmstand's opening means access to fresh produce, delicious baked goods, pre-made organic meals and a top-notch nursery Famous, among other things, for its delicious Rondout Valley Sweet Corn, Davenport Farms is rich in local history and offers quality food at affordable prices. It in turn contributes to the wide appeal and popularity of Stone Ridge, NY real estate, as well as real estate in High Falls, NY.

A Staple of the Rondout Valley -  From Family Farm to a Must-Stop Destination

A staple of the Rondout Valley, Davenport's has evolved from a family farm providing corn and other simple wares into a must-stop destination for a taste of Ulster County living. Started in the 1840's by Isaiah Davenport, Davenport Farms has been a family affair ever since. A member of the Davenport family can be found working in every phase of the farm; from planting and harvesting, to managing the greenhouses, to selling at the always bustling farmstand. Rondout Sweet Corn from Davenport's is arguably the best tasting corn in Ulster County, NY if not the entire Hudson Valley, NY region There's more than just corn however; including a large indoor/outdoor nursery containing flowers and vegetable plants, many of which are grown right on premises. The farmstand also contains a fully stocked market containing amazing baked goods still warm from the oven, as well as a nice selection of specialty foods and organic brands. On the go? Check out the cooler filled with delicious food-to-go made on premises, from healthy burritos to amazing bean salads.

An Example of the Modern-Day Ulster County, NY Farmstand

Davenport's farmstand represents the modern-day Ulster County, NY farmstand. It belongs to a long list of local farmstands, farms, and farmer's markets that provide the Hudson Valley Region with fresh, nutritious food. In fact, with March here and Spring approaching, be on the lookout for other farmstands and farmers' markets coming soon throughout Ulster County, NY. From Accord, NY, where Saunderskill Farms opens April 4th, to the Kingston, NY Farmers Market, opening May 1st. From Rosendale, NY to New Paltz, NY, each with its own farmers market opening later in June. No matter where you may live in Ulster County, there's a local farm nearby ready to serve you some healthy, quality food Stay tuned in to Taft Street Realty for more posts on Spring 2012 Happenings in the Hudson Valley
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        <title>Tough Choices: Which Rondout Valley Elementary School Should Close?</title>
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The Answer Depends On Who You Ask


The Rondout Valley Central School District is facing some tough decisions in the face of a dismal school budget. The district hopes to cut costs by consolidating and reorganizing its schools and has made public its decision to close one of its three elementary schools. Superintendant Rosario Agostaro said that he and his team considered different options for reconfiguring the district and found that closing one elementary school was, “The model we found to be the least disruptive academically.” With the decision final and a school closing imminent, there remains the question of which of the three elementary schools (Rosendale, Marbletown, or Kerhonkson) will close its doors.



I’ve noticed how locally this issue has spanned generations. I have a number of peers who are new parents and living in the Rondout Valley district, some of whom are currently looking for a new home. They’ve expressed their anxiety and conflicting emotions that come with the uncertainty of not yet knowing which schools their young children are likely to attend. For some residents I’ve spoken to, the closing of an elementary school is an unfortunate, but necessary step to reign in school taxes that have long been out of control. New York tax payers have reached a breaking point after years of the highest property taxes in the nation. Newly elected governor Andrew Cuomo has vowed to lower taxes and has proposed putting a cap on property tax increases. School budgets are feeling the squeeze, and many see the closing of an elementary school as an unavoidable result of trying to be more economical. Then there are my peers, (myself included) who once attended these schools, played &amp; learned inside their walls. For us the debate has a much more nostalgic tone. While understanding the need to control taxes (many of us being relatively new home owners ourselves) we can’t help but feel sad if the school of our childhood closes its doors forever, leaving a long and happy history behind.



The decision has yet to be made. Rondout Valley has created an advisory committee in order to gather information and community feedback about the potential school closures. Although the committee is still being formed, Agostaro says that its sole purpose is to give a voice to the community regarding this decision. The committee will be chaired by Trustee Breanna Costello and is scheduled to meet Wednesday evenings. Those interested in becoming involved can contact the district office for more information.

RVCSD - (845) 687-2400   http://www.rondout.k12.ny.us 

 


References:



	
“Rondout Valley Moves Toward Closing An Elementary School” By Kyle Wind – The Daily Freeman 1/12/11 http://dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/01/12/news/doc4d2deae82a3b0161307789.txt

	
“Rondout Valley Forms Committee To Form School Closure” By Kyle Wind – The Daily Freeman 1/27/11 http://dailyfreeman.com/articles/2011/01/27/news/doc4d40dbfb93e5c783375572.txt



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