A old well brings out the child in me When I see an old well I get the childish impulse of running over to it, leaning over and shouting really loud just to hear the echo.  But then there is a battle with the other part of my brain which tells me to stay away because I might fall in.  Okay so I give each a turn :) This well probably was constructed around 1710 when the house was built.  I did take a peek, it seem rather deep, however since I was with clients I resisted the impulse of shouting down the well. 01/30/2013

  Stone-Ridge NY Stone Farmhouse Just sold this lovely circa 1710 stone colonial farmhouse situated down a long driveway on 44 acres. This home was nicely renovated adding modern touches to make it more functional, a nice mix of old and new. Features Surrounded by established woods and beautiful meadows Stunning enclosed porch 2 fireplaces 4 bedroom 3.5 bathrooms Square feet – 3848 Modern chef’s kitchen with Viking stove, custom concrete counters and built in wine cooler Real Estate market in the Hudson Valley Home buyers are out shopping for country homes, and are drawn to the beauty of the Hudson Valley. You can find other Hudson Valley NY million dollar homes right here. Why Stone Ridge? Stone Ridge location allows you quick access to resources in many surrounding towns. If you love ... 01/29/2013

 Ulster County NY Market Update - SOLD In Stone Ridge NY Congratulations to the latest resident of Stone Ridge NY! Taft Street Realty is happy to announce the latest home to be SOLD to one of our clients, 356 Ashokan Road in Stone Ridge NY. This 2,735 square foot 5BDR / 2BTH contemporary closed on September 24, 2012 for $328,500. A rustic aesthetic is mixed with all of the modern comforts one can desire. A beautiful sun room (with a stove for winter & fall!), 5.5 wooded acres, and separate, 865 sq. ft. studio/workshop all add to the estate-like feel of this modern gem! Homes for sale in Stone Ridge NY offer the best that life in the Hudson Valley has to offer! Read the full Article Originally Posted Here: http://www.taftstreetrealty.com/blog/stone-ridge-ny-home-values-ulster-county-sold... 10/09/2012

Taft Street Realty is pleased to give you the latest home to be SOLD to one of our buyers, 4635 Atwood Rd in Stone Ridge NY. This 3BDR / 1BTH, 1,236 square foot Cape Cod closed on August 13, 2012 for $125,000. Featuring a spacious living room and beautiful, wide board, hardwood floors, this quaint cape feels open and airy! Located in Stone Ridge NY, 3645 Atwood Road has an ideal country location to complete the picture of this charming home! Taft Street wishes nothing but the best for our latest satisfied customer and newest resident of Stone Ridge NY! Read the full Article Originally Posted Here: http://www.taftstreetrealty.com/blog/stone-ridge-ny-home-values-ulster-county-ny-sold-market-report.html 08/15/2012

Stone Ridge NY Real Estate Update, New Local Dining, Asia RestaurantAsia Restaurant is a new eatery in the Town of Marbletown, NY that offers tasty Pan-Asian cuisine. From Sushi to Thai food, to traditional Chinese favorites; Asia Restaurant's menu is extensive and varied. You can grab some fresh take-out, or dine inside their spacious and elegant dining rooms. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and casual. Most importantly the food is delicious! Located just off of Main Street in the historic Hamlet of Stone Ridge NY, Asia Restaurant has plenty of parking, a full bar, and enough space for a large party, yet intimate enough for a couple. The Chicken Pad Thai had a spicy bite and was full of flavor, and a single order of Shrimp Chow Mein was enough for two and just as delicious. For a ... 06/17/2012

Jim Smith Photography of Stone Ridge NYJim Smith Photography of Stone Ridge NY may have a rather common name, but there's nothing ordinary or mundane about the images they produce. Jim (owner of Jim Smith Photography) has been taking photographs around the world for over 30 years. Working in advertising, publishing, food photography, and various other professional and artistic projects, Jim has built his business from the ground up and is now one of Ulster County, NY's top photographers; and he is just one of many talented artists and entrepreneurs that live and work in the Hudson Valley Region. Before Starting Jim Smith Photography in Stone Ridge NY, Jim was trained in fine art and photography at Brooklyn NY's Pratt Institute. Jim started his 1-man photography business out of his home ... 06/10/2012

Stone Ridge NY Public Library FairThe 2012 Stone Ridge Public Library Fair carries on the fine tradition of this beloved local event. A few of us here at Taft Street Realty have been attending the Stone Ridge Library Fair since we were small children; a testament to the long history this fair has within the community of Stone Ridge NY! Featuring live entertainment, local authors, great food, and of course, books; the Stone Ridge Public Library Fair is a fun afternoon celebrating and supporting one of Stone Ridge NY's finest institutions: the historic public library. The Stone Ridge Public Library Fair of 2012 offers all of the activities that this event has become legendary for. First and foremost among them being the Book Tent: a giant tent overflowing with thousands of used books for ... 06/07/2012

Ulster County Real Estate: Stone Ridge NY Homes For SaleIf you're interested in buying a home in the Stone Ridge area, some wonderful information about one of Ulster County's most beautiful areas.The historic hamlet of Stone Ridge in the Town of Marbletown is nestled at the base of the magnificent Shawangunk Mountain ridge and encompasses rolling farms and woodlands bisected by the meandering Rondout and Esopus Creeks. Evidence of the area’s historic beginnings can still be seen in the abundance of Pre-Revolutionary stone houses built by early Dutch settlers and the remnants 19th century Delaware & Hudson Canal which transported coal and grain out to the Hudson River.Loyal to its agrarian roots, this community maintains a significant rural character and contains or is near to many thous... 09/01/2010

Ever wish you could own a house in the country but can't afford two mortgages?  You may want to consider buying an income property that you can also live in.  There are not many income properties that are also in beautiful vacation area locations that are zoned for multi-family unless the property is "grandfathered". Grandfathering means that the property existed in its current state before the zoning laws were changed that prohibit any new properties like this from being built or converted. If you can find a property in a beautiful location that has 2 or more rental units you are in luck!  You get to use your property and have tenants pay the mortgage.  If you are thinking of finding a property in the beautiful Hudson Valley, in Ulster County, New York, consider this: A 4 unit property... 07/28/2010

Stone Ridge NY Real Estate Market Report 10/10/08 Town of Stone Ridge NY Single Family Home / Condo & Townhouse Real Estate Market Report for the period of July 1 thru October 10, 2008: Total Stone Ridge NY Single Family Homes, Condo & Townhouses available on the market 45 Price Range $164,500-$4,900,000 Total Stone Ridge NY New Listings during the period 25 Price Range $79,900-$4,900,000 Total Stone Ridge NY Pending Sales 10 Total Stone Ridge NY Sold Listings during the period 20 Price Range $85,000-$925,000 Sold Price    Address    City    State    Zip    Closing Date $85,000.00    3525  Main Street    Stone Ridge    NY    12484    9/12/2008 $119,000.00    22  Tooley Drive    Stone Ridge    NY    12484    7/22/2008 $250,000.00    20  Oak Ridge Dr.    Stone Ridge    NY    12484    7/1... 10/10/2008

Okay, so I love my town.  I get up in the morning peruse the real estate dailies, drink a cup of joe and make some music.  The cool fall air inspires as the leaves start to change and I teach a youngster the way of the trumpet.  In the afternoon, I escort my clients through the streets of High Falls, Stone Ridge and Rosendale as we make our way to New Paltz and end our journey at the local Starbucks.  Yeah, not the most hippy dippy thing I do, but hey there is only one and I occassionally need a strong fix. It's almost time to pick my daughter up from school and then off to soccer practice.  My shins hurt for her...but bruises are healed by the taste of sushi as we relax surrounded by the infamous stone houses. You will come to love Stone Ridge too...stop by and give it a try! 09/24/2008

Stone Ridge residents will vote on Aug. 11 to select a pair of Stone Ridge Library trustees from among three candidates as well as deliberate on a proposed budget hike for the library. A recent press release, reporting on the election, stated that library officials will propose an expenditure of 217,642, which is a 14.8 increase over the 189,567 budget passed in 2006 (the last year in which an increase was requested). Suzanne Hauspurg, president of the library board, expressed that the library had no alternative but to ask for the extra money, citing increasing overhead in the operation of the library as well as dropping value in common stock held by the organization. "Our oil bill will nearly double this winter, to more than 9,000," she said, "and other expenses are soaring as well." H... 07/25/2008

Stone Ridge Community Fair August 16th There will be a community fair and movie night held on the grounds of Christ the King Episcopal Church in Stone Ridge on August 16th. The fair will start at 5pm with food and activities and end with a movie on the back lawn at sundown. Food will be available for a nominal fee with free popcorn for the movie. It is a rain or shine event. SUMMER'S END CHORAL WORKSHOP AND COMMUNITY EVENSONGOpen to all singers in the Hudson Valley Held at The Episcopal Church of Christ the King, 3021 Route 213 East, Stone Ridge, NYAugust 27, 28, 29 and 30 Led by James Ruff, Director of Music & Professional Tenor Come join other singers from the Hudson Valley in short daily workshops to: Learn valuable vocal techniques to help you develop your own voice - tone, range, s... 07/09/2008

I grew up here for most of my life and am hoping to be back some day soon... First, some statistics:Population (year 2000): 1,173   Median resident age:   42.9 years New York median age:   35.9 years Zip codes: 12484. Estimated median household income in 2005: $46,900 (it was $39,271 in 2000) Stone Ridge   $46,900 New York:   $49,480 Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $242,800 (it was $123,600 in 2000) Stone Ridge   $242,800 New York:   $258,900  Races in Stone Ridge: White Non-Hispanic (91.8%) Hispanic (3.4%) Black (1.7%) Two or more races (1.4%) Other Asian (1.0%) American Indian (0.9%) Other race (0.5%)  Ancestries: Irish (27.5%), English (21.4%), German (20.5%), Italian (17.4%), Dutch (13.7%), Ukrainian (6.5%). Land area: 5.21 square miles. Population density:  225 people p... 07/02/2008

Local historian Charles William Cullen will be giving a slide show presentation in historic High Falls. The highlight of the presentation will be the now-defunct 135-foot-long suspension bridge/aqueduct that once spanned the Rondout at a location locally known as "The Ledges". The Suspension aqueduct was a fundamental component of the Delaware and Hudson Canal, more commonly known as the D&H Canal. Ground, on the D&H Canal was officially broken on July 13th 1825. After three long years of construction by a team of over 2,500 men, the canal was opened for use in October 1828. The Canal began in High Falls, New York on the Rondout Creek at an area later referred to as Creeklocks, located between Kingston and Rosendale. From High Falls, the canal proceeded southwesterly along the Rondout C... 06/13/2008

Stone Ridge Orchard and Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits are hosting their 5th annual Rondout Valley Growers Association's Dinner and Wine Tasting. Accommodations will be rustic but elegant, so formal attire is not required. Hors d'oeuvre and champagne begin at 6PM and dinner will be served at 7PM. Music by The T Xiques Trio featuring T Xiques on drums, Matt Finck on guitar and Lou Pappas on bass. The Orchard Dinner is the Rondout Valley Growers Association's first major fundraising event of 2008 and promises to be the event of the summer.   The format is an open air "tented" seating arrangement under the Stone Ridge Orchard's stately old Oak tree.  The menu is a delightful combination of signature culinary delights created by local Hudson Valley chefs.  The foods used by the chefs are locall... 06/12/2008

A BEAUTIFUL DRIVE THROUGH THE COUNTRY SIDE, JUST A FEW MINUTES FROM THE CENTER OF STONE RIDGE, LETS YOU REMEMBER WHY YOU CAME HERE IN THE FIRST PLACE. A LONG DRIVE WAY LEADS TO THIS PRIVATE & SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY AMIDST 6 PARKLIKE ACRES. OPEN, SUNNY AND SIMPLY IDEAL FOR FAMILY GATHERINGS, VISITING FRIENDS OR QUIET SATURDAY MORNINGS. ENJOY THE PEACEFUL SETTING, THE 2 FIREPLACES, THE LARGE WINDOWS AND COMFORTABLE SURROUNDINGS. BIKE, WALK OR RUN ON BEAUTIFUL AND QUIET COUNTRY ROADS PASSING PONDS, STREAMS AND CATSKILL MOUNTAIN VIEWS. THIS IS LIFE IN THE COUNTRY AS IT SHOULD BE. 04/21/2008

Stone Ridge NY Real Estate Market Report 3/11/08 Stone Ridge NY Real Estate Market Report for the period of January 1 thru March 11, 2008: Total Stone Ridge NY Single Family Homes, Condo & Townhouses available on the market 48 Price Range $225,000-$2,650,000 Total Stone Ridge NY New Listings during the period 21 Price Range $265,000-$1,000,000 Total Stone Ridge NY Pending Contracts 7 Total Stone Ridge NY Sold Listings during the period 1 Price Range $189,000 Sold Price Address City State Zip Closing Date $189,000.00 19 JANSEN ROAD STONE RIDGE NY 12484 2/8/2008 If you are considering buying or selling real estate in Stone Ridge New York, or if you need additional information about the current Stone Ridge NY real estate market, visit http://fitzgeraldrealestate.com/stone_ridge_new_york_re... 03/11/2008

 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 ... 03/03/2008

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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Statistics for: Residential HomesDate Range: 1/2007-12/2007City: Stone Ridge, New YorkReport Pulled: 2/28/2008 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Homes Listed in 2007Number of Listings: 46Average Days On Market: 153Median Price: $494,000 Average Price: $683,726Maximum Price: $2,650,000Minimum Price: $225,000       -----------------... 02/28/2008