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Such as Wayland, Cohocton, Prattsburgh, Canisteo, Avoca.
Impressions? Opinions?
Especially in terms of a quaint/stately/peaceful old town with an old housing stock in good shape, good schools--a town that would be good to raise a young family in.
Given the handsome homes I see listed for relatively low prices in several towns throughout Steuben County, I gotta ask: Is Steuben County in general a great bargain, or stuck in economic gloom? Hammondsport, of course, is a gem--but is the rest of the county in decline?
Well we recentely purchased a house in Cohocton and I know that other houses we looked at in Prattsgurgh, Cohocton, Wayland and other areas have all been sold. In my opinion it is starting to be an area people are looking in because of the prices. The school we saw in cohocton seemed fairly new and well kept up( I believe it is an elememtary school)
Well you asked for opinions . We haven't actually moved there yet but those were the impressions I got from our drives and talking to people
All of upstate NY is in economic gloom.Most of rural non-tourist america is.
NY and Illinois have particular problems in that politics are run for the benifit
of their largest city.
Unfortunately, i cant figure out how to start a thread so I'll just reply to one......sorry.
I currently live in Westchester County which is definitely beautiful but I'm seeking a town that is more relaxing and peaceful. I want a less active town but not in the middle of nowhere. I want to feel safe at home, not like in the middle of the wilderness (meaning,not having problems with undomesticated animals,i know.... i watch too much t.v.) or 10 miles from my next neighbor. I chose Stuben county b/c It seems to have the beautiful lakes nearby and water:lakes,oceans, rivers, etc. brings me a sense of peace that I just can't explain.
Who can give me some info on quietest towns,cities,or villages that is close to the water,maybe even lakefront property that isn't crazy expensive and will allow me to build a small home on the property....like1000 square feet 2bdroom house. I have a son, he's 11 so we'll need to be near or not too far a ride from junior high school and high school. I really do not know where to start. I have a degree in Accounting and I'm currently studying for CPA exam, however I have a wide array of skills and usually find work easily. I've looked at many websites and through the real estate sections. I'm looking for a much smaller home and simplier lifestyle.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
I plan on driving up there this weekend to check out some sites......don't have a real destination in mind.
Thanks!
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. We haven't actually moved there yet but those were the impressions I got from our drives and talking to people
nice lake, nice view, nice bit of land
