East Fishkill is a town in southern Dutchess County, New York. With a population of nearly 30,000, the thriving town has a total area of nearly 60 square miles. From the Native American history and roots in the American Revolution, to the technology of today's microprocessors, East Fishkill and the Hudson Valley have been in the center of it all. Formerly known as IBM East Fishkill, Hudson Valley Research Park is located in town, housing multiple divisions and providing jobs to nearly 5,000 IBM employees.
Residents are afforded diverse housing options in East Fishkill including single-family homes, townhomes and condos, land and lots for sale and more.
East Fishkill, NY has several recreation programs and opportunities for great community involvement. East Fishkill enjoys river access, fantastic mountain trails for the active residents, and excellent schools. Just over an hour north of New York City and approximately 15 miles southeast of Poughkeepsie, this suburban hamlet offers small town safety along with city accessibility. With Interstate 84 and the Appalachian Trail passing through the town, the Taconic State Parkway running north and south, and a short drive to the Beacon train station, getting to the city is easy.
As the New York metro area continues to expand, East Fishkill has become a popular and prosperous commuter city for working professionals. For a combination of suburban space and good schools within close proximity to the culture, business and nightlife of America's largest city, East Fishkill presents an ideal home for single professionals, families and retirees alike.
East Fishkill, NY offers diverse housing for even the most discerning buyer. From modest traditional ranch style homes, to custom contemporary stunners, East Fishkill has a large inventory of housing with developments popping up every year. The area offers green, spacious backdrops and tree-lined streets for an abundance of middle and upper income Colonial, Tudor, Cape, traditional ranch style homes.
Homes in East Fishkill are usually priced from the low $200,000s to $650,000+ for large estate properties. The Legends golf course community offers upscale homes with views of the course. More affordable smaller homes priced in the $100,000’s with lake views can be found in the area of Hillside Lake. Townhomes and condominiums start at $115,000 in East Fishkill and reach up to $240,000 most are located in Wildflower Hills. Land Listings are offered from $100,000 to more than $235,000, depending on acreage, topography and utilities present.
East Fishkill Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $329,300 compared to $350,340 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -6%. For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in East Fishkill NY. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in East Fishkill to help you find the best home!