Homes for Sale in Carmel

Carmel New York : is the county seat of Putnam County and a hub of business and government activities. The Carmel real estate market offers a blend of historic and contemporty homes for sale, waterfront properties with lake views, and urban townhouses and condominiums. Perspective home buyers can expect historically significant buildings, as well as a variety of new construction and homes in the Town of Carmel and Putnam County, which is a region of rolling hills, sparkling waterways and lush landscaping. The present development capacity for single- and multi-family homes in Carmel is approximately 5,500 homes; however, there is still plenty of vacant residentially zoned land available for building. Putnam County, located a mere 50 miles from New York City, can be found in the heart of the picturesque Hudson Valley; an area rich in colonial history featuring charming villages, beautiful scenery and modern conveniences. Putnam County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state and is composed of six townships - Carmel, Kent, Patterson, Philipstown, Putnam Valley and Southeast - each with antique shops, fine restaurants, local museums and an abundance of natural historic resources. Carmel, situated along scenic Lake Gleneida, consists of the hamlets of Carmel, Mahopac and Mahopac Falls in the southeast portion of the county. Unlike most towns in the area, farming was never a major industry in Carmel. As the county seat since 1812, Carmel had no other industry except government. In fact, the Putnam County Courthouse in Carmel is the oldest courthouse in continuous use in New York State until it was closed for renovation in 1989. Its striking Greek Revival architecture and grand façade were lovingly reconstructed to modern standards and it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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When it comes to housing options, Carmel offers something for everyone. Two- and three-story detached colonial and contemporary homes are available from $125,000 to $1.5 million and more for large waterfront properties on Lake Carmel. Homes in Pickney Farms, Lake Gleneida and Sparrow Ridge sell for under $400,000. Estates with acreage and lake access range from $500,000-plus in Mountain View Estates, Willow Ridge, Centennial Ridge, Salem Ridge, Country Estates and Lake Gilead. Affordable condominiums and townhouses for sale are priced from $140,000 to more than $225,000 in neighborhoods such as Vista on the Lake, Woodland Trail, Kings Court, Hunters Glen and Clearing in the Woods. View residential properties, foreclosure property, resort and retirment properties in Carmel NY. Land and lots are also available for custom building.

Carmel NY Real Estate for the week of January 23rd, 2012: homes priced around $291,484 compared to $321,408 the previous week, showing a decrease of less than -10%.  For Saturday, January 28th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.89%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.22%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.43%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.69%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Carmel NY. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures in Carmel, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes in Carmel, Carmel neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Carmel to help you find the best home!