The rivertowns are a collection of small towns and villages situated on the western banks of the Hudson River. The rivertowns are among the most special and sought after locations in the lower Hudson Valley and include Palisades, Sneden's Landing, Piermont, Upper Grandview, Grand View, South Nyack, Nyack, Central Nyack and Upper Nyack. Located about 15 minutes north of Manhattan, the rivertowns are perfect for those looking to live in a beautiful, diverse and convenient location with easy access to Manhattan, Connecticut and Westchester.
Here is a market update comparing the year-to-date statistics for the first two quarters of 2009 to the first two quarters of 2008.
2Q 2009 YTD vs. 2Q 2008 YTD - Single Family Homes
New inventory (the number of homes going on the market) decreased 8.8% (135 YTD 2009 vs. 148 YTD 2008). There was a 56% decrease in the number of sales (19 YTD 2009 vs. 43 YTD 2008). The average sales price of homes that have sold decreased 18% to $557,466. Overall, the average sales price for single family homes that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was $438,084, down 14.5% over the same period last year.
2Q 2009 YTD vs. 2Q 2008 YTD - Condos
New inventory (the number of condos going on the market) decreased 18.4% (62 YTD 2009 vs. 76 YTD 2008). The number of sales increased 0% (20 YTD 2009 vs. 20 YTD 2008). The average sales price of condos that have sold decreased 1.9% to $466,500. Overall, the average sales price for condos that have sold in Rockland County (inclusive of the river villages) was $281,419, down 3.2% over the same period last year.
Following is the list of homes that sold in the Rivetowns during the month of August:
| Style | Location | Address | Bedrooms | Baths | List Price | Sale Price |
| Two Story | C. Nyack | 10 Central AV | 3 | 2 | 239,000 | 210,000 |
| BiLevel | U. Nyack | 303 Highmount Ter | 3 | 1.2 | 549,900 | 530,000 |
| Condo | Nyack | 3 Main St #801 | 4 | 4.1 | 1,100,000 | 960,000 |
| Condo | Nyack | 3 Main St #302 | 2 | 2 | 409,000 | 400,000 |
| Colonial | Nyack | 68 Summit St | 4 | 2.1 | 395,000 | 430,000 |
| Two Story | Nyack | 9 S Mill St | 3 | 1.1 | 329,000 | 310,000 |
| Contemporary | U. Grandview | 21 Tweed Blvd | 4 | 4.1 | 2,150,000 | 1,950,000 |
| Contemporary | U. Grandview | 1118 Rt 9W | 4 | 4.1 | 1,375,000 | 1,200,000 |
| Condo | Piermont | 50 Gair St | 2 | 2 | 479,900 | 450,000 |
| Cape Cod | Piermont | 405 Valentine Ave | 3 | 1 | 399,000 | 391,000 |
| Condo | Piermont | 28 Roundtree | 2 | 1.1 | 255,000 | 230,000 |
| Ranch | Palisades | 28 Horne Tooke Rd | 2 | 1.1 | 414,500 | 400,000 |
| Ranch | Palisades | 4 Indian Hill Ln | 2 | 2 | 390,000 | 420,000 |
Visit my website at http://www.donnacox.com/ to see a wonderful selection of homes for sale in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley Rivertowns. Or, give me a call on 845-641-8613; I'd love to hear from you.
Donna Cox
Associate Broker
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate | Rand Realty
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