Lou Lynch

Seeing Jennifer Fivelsdal's post on the Hudson Valley Smoke House prompted me to write a blog dedicated to a Hudson Valley business I have come to know. Usually in a pinch for a closing gift I run in there and grab a nice bottle of wine or two.

Stone Ridge Wine and Spirits located in (you guessed it) Stone Ridge New York is a great little wine shop. The owner Tim Sweeney is one of the most well schooled wine enthusiests I know. With tastings, wine dinners and other wine related events, he is very well connected to his customer base. If you are in the area stop by and say hi to Tim (Tell him Lou Lynch sent you . . he might give you a discount). Great idea for a closing gift.

His website is pretty cool too. He has it loaded with food and drink recipies. The food recipies have wine recommendations that go with each dish. There is also a podcast and a bunch of other stuff you wouldn't expect from a wine store.

Website: StoneRidgeWineandSpirits.com

Stone Ridge Real Estate Market Report for 2007

This report shows real estate statistics for Stone Ridge New York for the 2007 year. The report was generated on residentiaql home listings reported by the Ulster County MLS using the Stone Ridge as the city (not Marbletown as the area).

Click here to browse Stone Ridge Real Estate Listings

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Statistics for: Residential Homes
Date Range: 1/2007-12/2007
City: Stone Ridge, New York
Report Pulled: 2/28/2008

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Homes Listed in 2007

Number of Listings: 46
Average Days On Market: 153
Median Price: $494,000
Average Price: $683,726
Maximum Price: $2,650,000
Minimum Price: $225,000


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Homes Sold in 2007

Number of Listings: 39
Average Days On Market: 208
Median Price: $285,000
Average Price: $348,990
Maximum Price: $900,000
Minimum Price: $130,000

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Homes Expired (listed without being sold) 2007

Number of Listings: 55
Average Days On Market: 163
Median Price: $469,900
Average Price: $513,834
Maximum Price: $1,199,000
Minimum Price: $199,000

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Homes Withdrawn (taken off the market) 2007

Number of Listings: 5
Average Days On Market: 143
Median Price: $439,900
Average Price: $435,360
Maximum Price: $589,000
Minimum Price: $299,900

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Stone Ridge New York

Stone Ridge is a Hamlet located within the town of Marbletown, nestled between the Shawangunk and the Catskills mountain ranges. With a population of just over 6000 people, it is a small community rich with history. The Main Street Historic District of Stone Ridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. Many of the historic buildings that can still be seen today are old colonials and revitalized early American stone houses.

Agricultural Beginings

Early on, the biggest economic contributer to the town was its' agriculture. With a good amount of wide open land, many farms still exist today each represented by a local farm stand where locals and visitors can buy fresh local produce. Stone Ridge is also well know for some of the finest quality apples, small fruits, and sweet corn in the country. Today, Stone Ridge is alive with a thriving small town economy. Shops and restaurants add to the town's historic character each staying true to its' effort in maintaining the local economy by offering local products and foods.

The Real Estate Market

Real Estate in Stone Ridge is at a premium offering some of the most beautiful home sites in New York State. Higher end properties are found on Buck Road, which zigzags up a slope back into the Vly, and can list for more than $1 million. Another sought after area is Leggett Road, located on a tree lined side street right in the center of the hamlet of Stone Ridge, where the old stone homes with have listed as high as $2.5 million. The average days on market for a home listing has grown from around 90 days to over 180. The real estate inventory is a good mix of affordable homes, luxury homes, horse properties and equestrian estates. Homes with water features and mountain views

Where is Stone Ridge?

Stone Ridge is about 100 miles from Midtown Manhattan, taking a little less than two hours by car. It can be access by either the New Paltz exit (18) or Kingston (19) off the New York State Thruway. Trailways bus station stops in the neighboring town of Rosendale about 4 miles away. Alternatively, Metro North and Amtrack trains stop in both Poughkeepsie and Rhinebeck New York.

Stone Ridge Website Links

• Stone Ridge New York Real Estate - NutshellRealty.com is the very best website for Stone Ridge New York real estate listings. Our website has every Stone Ridge New York real estate listing regardless of which company lists the property, so there is no reason to go anywhere else.
• D & H Canal Historical Society -The purpose of the D & H Canal Historical Society is to preserve, protect and perpetuate the unique history of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, particularly in Ulster County.
• Mohonk Preserve - The Mohonk Preserve is a refuge for wildlife, a living museum, and a sanctuary in nature for people.
• Stone Ridge Library - The Stone Ridge Public library is a special district library located on Route 209 in Stone Ridge.
• Ulster County Community College - Ulster County Community College is a two-year college of the State University of New York, located in the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains-regions famous in art and literature for their natural beauty and historical significance.
• Rondout Valley Central School District - The Mission of the Rondout Valley Central School District, the dynamic, visionary, educational center of the Mid-Hudson Valley, is to unleash the limitless potential of each student by inspiring alifelong passion for learning.
• Lomontville Fire Department - Lomontville Fire Depatment website. Not much information, looks like they are just getting started.
• Marbletown Fire Department - Marbletown Fire Company proudly protects 400 people living in an area of 4 square miles. We operate out of 1 station that protects a primarily rural area. Our department is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.
• Marbletown First Aid Unit -Marbletown First Aid Squad website. Member Roster and Ambulance Tour.
• I Love New York - The Official New York State Tourism Website
• Rondout Valley Business Association - An association with a goal to improve the economic health and general well-being of the greater Rondout Valley area by promoting local businesses and stimulation tourism, attracting new businesses to the area, and providing services, support and representation to both the business community and the community as a whole.
• Ulster County Chamber of Commerce - A private business membership organization which includes both small and large businesses, as well as sole proprietors.
• Ulster County Tourism - A really great Ulster County website. Well maintained and up to date this website is the very best resource for people looking to visit beautiful Ulster County.
• Ulster County Development Corporation - Whether you are building, relocating, or starting a new enterprise, UCDC can make the process more productive and cost effective by tapping into our expertise. When you are ready, we are here to help.
• Ulster County Government - The official web site of the Ulster County government.

Hello Everyone, my name is Lou Lynch and I am a licesed real estate agent here in Ulster County New York. For those of you who don't know where Ulster County is, just imagine the mid-point between NYC and Albany. I have written several blogs in other locations focused primarily on the technology associated real estate. These blogs were for other real estate agents using technology to better run their businesses. This blog will target the consumer.

Let me start by telling you a little about me.

I began my web career at a dot com start up in lower Manhattan (World Trade Center to be exact). Starting as a web developer, I worked my way up to upper/middle management by becoming a web product manager of a job board called CareerEngine.com. If you have a good memory, you can remember that the end of the dot com boom came about just before the Trade Center was hit by the terrorists. Lucky for me, being a middle manager, I was let go 2 months prior to the attack. How did I get involved in real estate you ask? Right after the attack, I used the money from my severance package to start a web company that provided web application work to real estate agents. Before long I realized I can make more money utilizing my knowledge technology than I could selling it. I signed on with a real estate company and worked exclusively for them. Now I am the technology director for the company and looking to propel it into the top position in our market.

Now, a little about Ulster County

Like I stated earlier, Ulster County is located mid way between Albany and New York City and is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places on earth. Because of its beauty and jaw dropping landscapes, Ulster County New York is fast becoming the new Hamptons and the local real estate market is going through some serious changes as a result. Ulster County's proximity to New York City makes it a premier choice for second homes. Ulster County has a steadily growing economy supporting the work force and other related industry making living here easy and affordable.

Bringing technology and real estate together


The application of technology and technology tools gives every customer I deal with the competitive edge needed to survive today's fast moving real estate market. Buyers will find homes faster, make offers quicker, have more choices and ultimately make better more qualified decisions when purchasing property. Sellers will reach larger markets, share more information and have access to several types of advertising media that will result in fewer days on the market, faster closings and the best possible selling price.