Orchard Park, Schenectady, NY

Orchard Park — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide

Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Orchard Park, Schenectady, New York. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services licensing database.

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Top Real Estate Agents in Orchard Park, Schenectady (2026)

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Orchard Park Neighborhood Overview

Orchard Park is a well-established, primarily residential neighborhood in Schenectady, NY. Known for its quiet, tree-lined streets and suburban feel, it offers a peaceful community atmosphere while remaining conveniently close to major roads and city amenities.

Housing & Real Estate

The neighborhood features a mix of classic mid-century homes, ranches, and colonials on spacious lots. With a median home value of approximately $284,000, Orchard Park represents a stable and desirable real estate market within the Schenectady area.

Schools & Education

Orchard Park is served by the Niskayuna Central School District, which is consistently highly rated. Families have access to quality public schools, including Hillside Elementary, Van Antwerp Middle School, and Niskayuna High School.

Parks & Recreation

The neighborhood is adjacent to the expansive Blatnick Park, offering trails, sports fields, and picnic areas. Residents also enjoy proximity to the Mohawk River bike path and several local community parks for outdoor activities.

Local Dining & Shopping

While mostly residential, Orchard Park is a short drive from shopping plazas on Balltown Road and Union Street featuring supermarkets, pharmacies, and casual eateries. More diverse dining and retail options are available in nearby Niskayuna and Schenectady.

Who Lives Here

The neighborhood is popular with families, professionals, and long-time residents. The reported median household income of about $119,268 reflects a community with a stable, upper-middle-class economic profile.

Orchard Park Market Data

MetricValue
Median Home Price$284K
Median Gross Rent$1K/mo
Median Household Income$119K
Homeownership Rate82.2%
Renter-Occupied17.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate9.9%
Market TypeBuyer's
Primary ZIP Code12309

Top Real Estate Agents in Orchard Park, Schenectady

Merit Criteria — Agents must hold an active license verified by New York Department of State Division of Licensing Services, maintain a minimum 4.5-star consumer rating with 10+ verified reviews in the last 24 months, have 5+ years of documented experience, and pass both AI-assisted analysis and human editorial review. Fewer than 1% of licensed agents in covered markets qualify. No agent can pay for inclusion or ranking position.

4 agents met the full merit gate for Orchard Park, Schenectady, NY, selected from over 130,000 licensed New York professionals.

Amber Genon Mccarthy Listed

5.0 stars 53+ verified reviews License: 2085961 eXp Realty of California, Inc. 20+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (714) 422-6825

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.iconhomegroup.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Jeff%20Gonzales%20eXp

Why selected: Selected for dedicated community service and professional excellence, demonstrated through client service, demonstrated by a and a high volume of successful transactions since 2005. Her deep market expertise reliably guides diverse clients.

Notable Achievements

Perfect 5-star rating

Years Active

Years of Active Service

5-Star Reviews

Verified Specialties

Relocation, Commercial Properties, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, first-time homebuyers, investors, commercial ventures, sell-and-buy moves, complex sell-and-buy moves, sell-and-buy transactions[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

April Lori Manzella-Hugh Listed

5.0 stars 32+ verified reviews License: 1248453 Century 21 Hometown Realty 27+ years experience

Contact

Phone: (805) 878-5056

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.aprilhugh4homes.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/April-Hugh/

Why selected: Selected for her 25+ years of dedicated local service and community involvement. She maintains a, demonstrating exceptional client results and deep market expertise.

Notable Achievements

25+ Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, buyer representation, seller representation, residential real estate[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Bernie Davidson Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 878-6967

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.centralcoasthomes4sale.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/Bernie%20Davidson

Why selected: Selected for her extensive community leadership and charitable work, which is central to our ranking. She combines this with a and of international market expertise.

Notable Achievements

26 Years Real Estate Experience

5-Star Client Rating

International Background

Verified Specialties

Relocation, international perspective, multicultural clientele, diverse market understanding, international buyers, multicultural clients, diverse clientele[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

Adam Ashley Pettit Listed

Contact

Phone: (805) 717-7457

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://pettitgroup.modernbroker.com/

Zillow: https://www.zillow.com/profile/PettitGroup

Why selected: Selected for his deep community involvement, including his family's extensive military heritage and service. He combines this with a and a Magna Cum Laude academic background.

Community & Leadership

family supporter at Armed Forces Heritage[6]

Notable Achievements

Magna Cum Laude Graduate

Perfect 5-Star Rating

Verified Specialties

Relocation, First Time Homebuyers, Investment Properties, investment properties, residential sales, buyer representation, seller representation, investors, buy, sell, real estate goals[4]

Cities Served

Santa Maria

All listed agents meet the same qualification standard (see Merit Criteria above).

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