Hudson Valley Homes: Social Distance At Decent Prices

The coronavirus pandemic has lots of New York City dwellers looking to move to the suburbs, someplace where they have more room to stretch, The New York Times reports. A yard would be nice.

Patch looked up some houses for sale in the region that fit the bill. They're single family dwellings, they have yards, they're at least as big as a Brooklyn apartment, and the monthly mortgage payment looks charming by comparison.

Our first is in historic Blauvelt, in Rockland County. Think the front yard looks spacious? Check out the back.

The 900-square-foot bungalow at 65 Walnut St. has two bedrooms and one bath. There's also a sunroom to make the outside enjoyable 10 months of the year. And an unfinished basement.

The pricetag: $339,000. According to realtor.com, the monthly cost of the mortgage, property taxes and insurance would be $2,156.

The second is in Dutchess County, 77 E Hunns Lake Rd, Stanfordville, NY 12581. A longer commute but more for the money, and a narrow kitchen shouldn't pose a problem for city-dwellers, specially given its overall size.

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage not only has 2,708 square feet of indoor space, it has lake access including a private dock. Recreation with no social distancing issues.

The pricetag: $395,000. According to realtor.com, the monthly cost of the mortgage, property taxes and insurance would be $2,035.

Our third is in Westchester. With 1,377 square feet of space, this 2-bedroom cottage in Cortland has a lot to offer.

It's got a deck and a patio. It's got a basement. The pricetag: $339,000. According to realtor.com, the monthly cost of the mortgage, property taxes and insurance would be $2,165.

Whether you are working from home, commuting to the city, or doing a little of both, there are some bargains to be had in the Hudson Valley.

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