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Geddes is the youngest town in Onondaga County, New York with a population of approximately 18,000 residents. The Town of Geddes is a western suburb of the city of Syracuse, NY which includes the independent Village of Solvay and the hamlets of Westvale and Lakeland. It is approximately a 10 minute drive to downtown Syracuse and another 10 minutes will get you to the airport.

Schools: Depending on where you live in the town, your children will attend schools in one of the following districts -  Solvay or Westhill.

Shopping and Dining: There are local shops in the Town of Geddes which provide the basic necessities of every day living. Larger chain stores and supermarkets are less than a 10 minute drive away. Syracuse's Carousel Mall and the Camillus Mall are also within a 10 minute drive. Restaurants include Daniella's Steakhouse, Twin Trees, Raphael's, Quaker Steak & Lube, Ernie's Lakeland Cafe, Wally's Belvedere, Garden Room, H&K Chinese, Solvay Diner and Pig Niks BBQ.

 Parks/Lakes/Recreation: There are 3 parks in the Town of Geddes (Lindbergh Lawns, Geddes Atheletic Fields and Lakeland Park) which allows residents to enjoy their pavillions, swings, play scapes, baseball fields, football feild, soccer field, basketball and tennis courts.Also, there is the John Carno Recreation Center building where classes, meetings and gynmanium events are held. There are 2 golf courses in the Town of Geddes (Pope's Grove, Westvale) and 7 others within a 6 mile radius.

New Home Construction in Geddes:

How is the market in Geddes New York? The average sales price is $124,300, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 53 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $100,000 to $139,999 price range at 54% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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Otisco is a town in Onondaga County located approximately 15 miles southwest of the City of Syracuse, New York. Otisco is a small rural agricultural community of 2506 residents with a beautiful lake as its centerpiece, hilly terrain, scenic landscapes and magnificent views. The Town of Otisco was formed in 1806 from parts of the towns of Pompey, Marcellus, and Tully.

Schools: Otisco residents are in the Tully School District which consists of one elementary (kindergarten through 6th grade) and one junior/senior high school (7th through 12th grade).

Shopping & Dining: There are local shops which provide the basic necessities for rural living. Larger stores, restaurants and super markets are within a 20 minute drive to Syracuse, NY.  Local restaurants include Footprints on the Lake and Ryfun's on the Lake.

Parks/Lakes/Recreation: Hunting, fishing and snowmobiling are favorite activities. Otisco Lake is approximately 6 miles long and 60 feet deep at its deepest point.  The lake is extremely popular in the summer for swimming, boating and fishing. There is a commercial marina and three public boat launching sites. On the first day of bass season, usually the second week in June, the lake fills with boats for the annual fishing derby. Otisco Lake Park is a 3 acre site which includes shoreline benches, open spaces for picnics, majestic evergreens and hundreds of feet of great fishing access. Three golf courses (Orchard Vali, Vesper Hills and Orchard Valley) are in the area.

New Home Construction in Otisco:

How is the market in Otisco New York? The average sales price is $179,000, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 48 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $60,000 to $99,999 price range at 34% closely followed by the $140,000 to $179,999 and $250,000 to $399,999 ranges, both at 33% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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Tully is a town in Onondaga County, approximately 20 miles south of the City of Syracuse, NY. Tully is the home of beautiful natural landscapes, including mountains and farmland, and has a  warm, small-town atmosphere which emphasizes family and community. Productive farms, a top-notch school system,  numerous community and outdoor activities make Tully an excellent place to live.

Schools: Tully residents are in the Tully School District which consists of one elementary (kindergarten through 6th grade) and one junior/senior high school (7th through 12th grade).

Shopping & Dining: There are local shops which provide the basic necessities for rural living. Larger stores, restaurants and super markets are within a 30 minute drive to Syracuse, NY.  Local restaurants include Sweet Basil, Kettle Lakes, Tasty China, Marlene's Place, KT Junction and Hill N Dale Country Club. 

Parks/Lakes/Recreation: Hunting, boating, fishing, hiking,  cycling, snowmobiling and skiing are favorite activities. Tully Lakes which consist of Tully, Green, Crooked, Jerry's and Mirror is a chain of natural clean water gems. Tully Lakes Park is on Tully Lake with open spaces for picnics and a beach area. Song Mountain is a popular ski area in Tully, NY with 2 other ski areas (Labrador & Toggenburg) within a 10 minute drive. Hill N Dale golf course (9 hole) is also in Tully with 3 eighteen hole golf courses within a 7 mile radius from the center of town.

New Home Construction in Tully:

How is the market in Tully New York? The average sales price is $225,600, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 77 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $250,000 to $399,999 price range at 49% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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Pompey is a town in the southeast part of Onondaga County, approximately 25 minutes from the city of Syracuse, New York. The Town of Pompey is one of the faster growing towns in a rural setting which offers quiet solitude, spaciousness, natural beauty and a rich historical heritage, having celebrated its 200th Anniversary in 1994. Everyone wants trees in their back yard and a creek running nearby, and Pompey has plenty of both!

School: The town of Pompey covers part of three separate public school districts: the  Fabius-Pompey Central School District which has one elementary school (kindergarten through 5th grade) and one middle / high school (6th through 12th grades); the Fayetteville-Manlius Central School District which includes three elementary schools (Enders Road, Fayetteville and Mott Road), two junior high schools (Eagle Hill, Wellwood) and one high school (Fayetteville-Manlius); and the  Jamesville-Dewitt Central School District which includes three elementary schools (Moses Dewitt, Jamesville and Tecumseh), one middle school (Jamesville-Dewitt) and one high school (Jamesville-Dewitt).

Shopping & Dining: There are local shops which provide the basic necessities for rural living. Larger stores, restaurants and super markets are within a 25 minute drive to Syracuse, NY.  

Parks/Lakes/Recreation: Pratts Falls Park, Highland Forrest and Camp Brockway are parks which provide picnic facilities for large and small groups, cross country skiing and hiking. There are 2 golf courses in Pompey (Delphi, Pompey Hills) and several others within close proximity.

New Home Construction in Pompey:

How is the market in Pompey New York? The average sales price is $233,000, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 41 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $250,000 to $399,999 price range at 50% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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Salina is a town in Onondaga County, New York. The Town of Salina is northwest of Syracuse, New York and consists of five small suburban communities which are known as Mattydale, Liverpool, Lyncourt, Galeville and a portion of North Syracuse. Each community is an easy 5 minute commute to downtown Syracuse and within a 15 minute trip to the airport.

Liverpool is a delightful 2,600 resident community on the north shore of Onondaga Lake with unique shops, great restaurants and lovely lakeshore trails.

School District: Depending on where you live in the Town of Salina, your children will attend schools in one of the following districts - Liverpool, North Syracuse, Lyncourt or Syracuse City. Two private Pre-Kindergarten to 6th grade schools (St. Daniel and St. Margaret) are in close proximity.

Shopping & Dining: A major shopping mall, Carousel Center, is within a 10 minute drive from all of the communities within the Town of Salina. Each community has local shops which provide the basic necessities required for every day living. There are many chain restaurants which includeColorado Mining Company, Applebee's, Denny's and Arby's. Local restaurants include The Clam Bar, Hafner's, Mothers, Santangelo's, The Retreat and Heid's - the famous hot dog stand.

Parks/Lakes/Recreation: The Town of Salina Parks and Recreation Department sponsors recreational programs for people of all ages and for all seasons. These programs encompass eight parks (Burnham, Richfield, Duerr, Primrose, Sunflower, Wemesfelder, Sehr and Schaffer) which consist of over one hundred acres of land. In addition, the Town of Salina has four municipal swimming pools, one in each of the four wards, which provide recreational and learn-to-swim programs, seven days a week during the summer months.

New Home Construction in Salina:

How is the market in Salina New York? The average sales price is $130,000, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 57 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $100,000 to $139,999 price range at 37% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

How is the market in Liverpool New York? The average sales price is $164,000, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 55 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $100,000 to $139,999 price range at 48% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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LaFayette is a town in Onondaga County approximately 11 miles south of the City of Syracuse, New York. LaFayette is mainly an agricultural community with rolling hills, scenic views and has long been recognized as one of the primary apple producing regions of Upstate New York. The Town of LaFayette has a population of approximately 4900 residents and is easily accessable by highway via Interstate 81, US Route 11 (both north/south) and US Route 20 (east/west).

Schools: LaFayette residents are in the LaFayette Central School District which is comprised of one elementary school (Grimshaw - kindergarten through 6th grade), one junior/senior high school (LaFayette - 7th through 12th grade), Onondaga Nation School (kindergarten through 8th grade) and The Big Picture School (9th through 12th grade). The Onondaga Nation School consists solely of native american children and includes the  Onondaga language and culture into their educational framework. The Big Picture school is currently housed at the LaFayette junior/senior high school to address the needs of "at risk" students who don't fit in the conventional school system. Their mission is to provide personalized education where each student spends considerable time doing work in the community supervised by mentors.

Shopping & Dining: There are local shops which provide the basic necessities for rural living. Larger stores, restaurants and super markets are within a 15 minute drive to Syracuse, NY.  Local restaurants include the Log Cabin Family Restaurant, Old Tymes Cafe, Thor Restaurant and Orchard Vali Golf Course's Golden Apple Dining Room.

Parks/Lakes/Recreation: Hunting, fishing, hiking, cycling, four-wheeling and snowmobiling are favorite activities. The LaFayette Apple Festival featuring the regions apple crop is also one of the northeast's premier arts and crafts show with over 500 crafters and artisans from numerous states. The high quality of the exhibitors, uniqueness of products offered, and diversity make the Apple Fest a hit for everyone! This small community has grown accustomed to having 90,000 visitors attend from all parts of New York and even New England every Columbus Day weekend. The Orchard Vali Golf course is in LaFayette with 4 other courses within a 7 mile radius from the center of town.  

New Home Construction in LaFayette:

How is the market in LaFayette New York? The average sales price is $175,200, and the average time it takes to sell a home, when priced correctly, is 82 days.  The most buyer activity was in the $100,000 to $139,999, $140,000 to $179,999, $180,000 to $249,999   price ranges, all  at 25% for the 3rd Qtr of 2010.

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