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About Putnam Valley NY

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with Keller Williams - Putnam, Westchester Real Estate

The Town of Putnam Valley is located 65 miles north of New York City and occupies about 42 square miles within the dramatic foothills of the Taconic Mountains. The town is also known as the "Town Of Lakes". Roaring Brook Lake, Lake Peekskill and Lake Oscawana are the most popular and visible ones. The largest one is Lake Oscawana which covers about 430 acres and borders onto Fahnestock Memorial State Park with its 600 acres of protected parkland. The famous Appalachian Trail also cuts through the area.

Putnam Valley has a long and rich history and enjoys meshing it up with a contemporary spirit. Vivid reminders of its colonial and revolutionary past can be found everywhere within its monuments, the architecture and the names given to places throughout; And on the other end of the spectrum you will find stylish accommodations with ultra modern amenities reminding you that past, present and future are all interconnected.

It has much to offer to those who treasure country life and like to partake in diverse programs satisfying all interests and age groups. It boasts nicely groomed town parks with lighted fields, adult and children’s sports programs of all sorts, an active senior citizens center, camps for children, scenic hiking trails, tennis courts, basketball and handball courts, golf courses and playgrounds.

The town is served by the well developed and long established Putnam Valley Central School District.

 

Putnam Valley's housing is made up of small summer retreats, ultra-modern dwellings, affordable condos, spacious town houses and comfortable neighborhood homes in all price ranges. A few of the early Victorian and Colonial homesteads remain and have been lovingly restored. See also Putnam Valley Real Estate Statistics & Trends compiled by Trulia