The Heights

Here is an interesting property at the south end of Liberty Street. There are no interior photos, but this is a corner property that has the influence to swing other homes at this intersection in a good or bad way. In it’s current state is isn’t much to look at. But it seems there is potential there, and this looks like it could do well as a multi-family home. There are two entrances, and it appears to have 2 different address: 43 Beacon Street and 89 Liberty. Someone tried to modernize the exterior long ago with vinyl windows and pre-fab stone. I can only guess they did the same in the interior. You know what that means, it’s a lot of work. Fixed up properly, this could be a showcase corner in the Heights.

43 Beacon St Newburgh NY (Janis Borgueta, Key Properties)
Asking Price: $75,000
Year Built: 1900
Size: 3,200 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Taxes: $9,007
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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This house in the Heights is in foreclosure. It is about three blocks away from the bluff, but still worth a look of you want to be within walking distance. The price is also eye-catching since the home sold for $120k back in 2005. Everything needs to be replaced, and this is another 2-family home that will probably do better as a 1-family home. For a person who is handy this could be worth a look. It looks habitable while you do the work.

95 Overlook Place Newburgh NY (Brian Smith, River Realty)
Asking Price: $34,900
Year Built: 1900
Size: 1,908 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Taxes: $5,722
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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The cute purple house we all have been keeping our eyes on has finally sold, 29 Courtney is officially off the market. The new Brooklyn-based owners sent me this very sweet and encouraging email:

Hi Cher! I just wanted to write and say that thanks in part to our obsessive reading of your excellent blog, we closed on 29 Courtney yesterday and are officially the owners of a home in Newburgh!  We plan to get moved in in the next couple of weeks and are really looking forward to it.

Thanks!

Notes like these make all the effort I do worth it. If you have been considering buying your own home in the City of Newburgh, check out the homes featured here in the Newburgh Real Estate section.

Henry Street is a popular street in the Heights for newcomers. This home is three block west of the bluff but still worth a look. Overall, the house seems pretty sound. You could probably move right in and make repairs as you go. There aren’t any amazing historical features to the home, but if you love modernism this would give you the perfect chance to implement changes. From what I see there is a lot of carpet, dropped ceilings, and paneling. The bulk of the work might be just removing all of those components and adding a new kitchen and bathroom. If you have young children, the junior high school is also just across the street.

88 Henry Ave Newburgh NY (Penny B Alper, Your Move Matters)
Asking Price: $79,597
Year Built: 1911
Size: 1,276 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Taxes: $4,885
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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If you are looking to test the Newburgh waters before buying, check out this first floor rental right on the bluff with unobstructed river views. There are nice hardwood floors throughout and a large kitchen. Many active neighbors involved in Newburgh’s revitalization are just doors away.

20 Bay View Terrace Newburgh NY (Kelly Olivencia)
Asking Price: $1,250 per month
Year Built: 1890’s
Size: 1,178 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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The Bluff has a new home for sale. There are no interior photos of this property but an insider says that this home needs a lot of work. Maybe that’s why the price was dropped $60,000 recently. Either way, this is a prime location in the Heights neighborhood. Many of the Bluff homes north of this one have been restored or have excellent owners who take very good care of their properties. Around the south corner many homes are also seeing some love. The property has a driveway and a garage, something rare in the Heights. This is a great spot to consider if you are up for the challenge of doing an extreme home renovation.

22 Bay View Terrace Newburgh NY (Paul L Catania, A.B.S. Realty)
Asking Price: $225,000
Year Built: 1900
Size: 3,083 sq ft
Neighborhood: The Heights
Taxes: $11,500
Distance to NYC: 58.1 mi, 1 hour 9 mins
Public Transportation: MetroNorth to Beacon, then take ferry across
Closest Roadways: 9W, I-87, I-84
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