Orange County, NY Monroe Area

[SJFP]

I'm buying a home in Mountain Lodge. I haven't moved in yet but I am very anxious to get in there. I've looked around the area a couple times in the past and finally found the right house at the right price. I was intimidated by the trails, but I found a house with easy access to the main, paved road. The area is really beautiful and, because of the trees, the houses are very private. It is out of town but shopping and restaurants are an easy drive. I can see us living there for a long time.

[joeymarine]

Originally Posted by SJFP

I'm buying a home in Mountain Lodge. I haven't moved in yet but I am very anxious to get in there. I've looked around the area a couple times in the past and finally found the right house at the right price. I was intimidated by the trails, but I found a house with easy access to the main, paved road. The area is really beautiful and, because of the trees, the houses are very private. It is out of town but shopping and restaurants are an easy drive. I can see us living there for a long time.

Good for you and I wish you the best of luck! When are you closing? In NY it can be a real pain if you haven't done it yet.

~Joey

[jrod123]

I am considering moving to the Monroe area. I am very concerned about the area being taken over by the Hasidics. I would not want to be an outsider in my own town. I am also concerned with the prospect of huge property tax increases due to the explosive growth in the hasidic community.

I especially like Highland Mills and Central Valley. Any insights into those communites?

Thanks,
JROD123

[nj2ny]

I think 'taken over' is a little strong. If you like the area, I'm sure you'll be fine...

Besides, I heard their neighborhood watch is pretty tough!!!
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[Fragzem]

Hey I'll be moving into ML over the next few weeks, and I thought the roads were pretty damn horrific.

But I like an adventure, that's what its all about!!

I just like to think about what my friends will say when I tell them how to get to my house!! hahahha. They're so used to smooth city roads, they're gonna flip out the minute they see gravel.

ANYWAY, besides the roads, which, hey, some of these homes were built in the 20's and 30's and people made it up there in the cars of the times with solid rubber tires and they did pretty well, I'd imagine, I think the place is going to be perfect for me!

I know the thread is old, but seriously, its a nice place from what I can tell. Peaceful, Serene.

It's not for everybody, but everybody interested should have a look

[wcutter]

I would love for this thread to come alive now a year later..

[Titus Pullo]

Originally Posted by jrod123

I am considering moving to the Monroe area. I am very concerned about the area being taken over by the Hasidics. I would not want to be an outsider in my own town. I am also concerned with the prospect of huge property tax increases due to the explosive growth in the hasidic community.

I especially like Highland Mills and Central Valley. Any insights into those communites?

Thanks,
JROD123

I've had your concern as well. From what I hear......the Kiryas Joel are looking to expand.

[7 Wishes]

Originally Posted by wcutter

I would love for this thread to come alive now a year later..

I'm not the moderator, but wouldn't it have been better to start your own thread? That said.....

Originally Posted by Titus Pullo

I've had your concern as well. From what I hear......the Kiryas Joel are looking to expand.

Isn't Kiryas Joel now it's own separate village that instead of neighbors being concerned the gov't can waste it's resources on "church vs. state" issues in dealing with it? Maybe worst case the same thing can be done with Monroe. I think in Rockland, I think the village of New Square got formed in a similar way, separating from New City or something. I agree with you though if it's a matter of your whole block/development being bought to expand KJ and now you have to move.....