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Albany’s Best Suburb: Explore Colonie NY Real Estate

Looking for real estate near Albany NY? Get to know Colonie NY, Albany’s closest and, some would argue, best suburb.

Location

Just west of downtown Albany, Colonie NY real estate is perfectly poised at the junction of suburban and city life. With easy access to major interstates and local routes (I-87, I-90, NY 20, NY 2, and NY 9 among them), Colonie NY is ideally situated for both work and play.

Things to Do

At the intersection of roads leading to Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga Springs, Colonie NY is never far from the action. Home to one of the Capital Region’s best malls (and only LL Bean), Colonie Center is a major shopping, dining, and entertainment attraction for the entire region. Only an hour’s drive north or south of your Colonie NY real estate, you will find some of the best skiing, hiking, and kayaking in the northeast. Other area attractions include concerts, plays, and even world-class horse racing.

Employment

Your commute from any Colonie NY residential real estate will be among the best in the Capital Region. With easy access to major state and interstate routes, Colonie NY real estate is ideal for those who work anywhere in the tri-city area. Major employers in the area include GE, Siemens, Globalfoundries, and the state of New York.

Education

Depending on where in Colonie NY you buy your new home, your children will attend either North Colonie Central School District or South Colonie Central School District. Both districts are rated favorably in comparison to other area schools. Shaker High in the North Colonie Central School District has one of the best ratings for the entire Capital Region.

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