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About Gilboa
Gilboa is a Schoharie County town built around water and deep time — the Schoharie Reservoir, the Gilboa Dam, and the world-famous Gilboa Fossil Forest (380-million-year-old petrified stumps). It's rural and quiet: reservoir shoreline, state forest, and small hamlets.
Home prices in Gilboa
Home prices in Gilboa vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Gilboa
- Gilboa Fossil Forest / Gilboa Museum — Devonian fossil stumps.
- Schoharie Reservoir and Gilboa Dam.
- Mine Kill State Park (nearby, in Blenheim).
- Blenheim-Gilboa Power Project views.
- State forest lands.
Commuting from Gilboa
- Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~50–55 minutes east via NY-30A/I-88 (approximate).
- Limited county bus service; car-dependent.
- Amtrak Albany-Rensselaer roughly 55–60 minutes by car (approximate).
Gilboa FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Gilboa, NY?
Home prices in Gilboa vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Gilboa, NY?
Approximate drive to downtown Albany: ~50–55 minutes east via NY-30A/I-88 (approximate).
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.