Eagle Point Elementary School

NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Albany

Menands

Slingerlands

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Guilderland

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Latham

Watervliet

Cohoes

Melrose

Lancaster

Upper Washington Avenue

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12211

12202

Anchored by the University at Albany’s uptown campus and the NanoTech complex, 12203 blends academic energy with suburban calm on Albany’s west side. You’ll find four-season living—snowy winters, bright springs, and vivid fall foliage—plus easy access to green space in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve for hiking and biking. Daily needs are a breeze along Western Ave and Washington Ave Extension, with Stuyvesant Plaza (Northshire Bookstore, Uncommon Grounds, Bountiful Bread, Josie’s Table) and Crossgates Mall close by, as well as grocery stores, fitness centers, and yoga studios.

The vibe skews friendly and practical—students, university staff, young professionals, and families share tree-lined neighborhoods and walkable pockets near campus, with casual pubs, coffee shops, and quick eats. Recent Zillow market trends show a median asking rent in the mid-$1,600s, with most listings ranging roughly $1,200–$2,300 in the past few months. Transit and highway access make downtown and regional commutes straightforward, and the area is pet friendly thanks to nearby trails and green spaces.

Local university presence adds vibrancy, events, and youthful energy.

College Nearby

Scenic trails and gardens with private, less-crowded natural escapes.

Green Spaces

Bustling retail hubs with boutiques, shops, and convenient everyday essentials.

Shopping Scene

From casual bites to fine dining, a haven for food lovers.

Dining Scene

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87 Hawthorne Ave

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Neighborhood: Melrose

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