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Moving to Putnam Valley, NY
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About Putnam Valley
Putnam Valley is a lake-country town on Putnam County's southern border, a former 1830s town (first named Quincy) built around Lake Oscawana, Lake Peekskill, and a string of small hamlets — Oscawana Corners, Adams Corners, Christian Corners, Gilbert Corners, Tompkins Corners, and Sunnybrook. Much of its northern half is Clarence Fahnestock State Park.
Home prices in Putnam Valley
Home prices in Putnam Valley vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Putnam Valley
- Clarence Fahnestock State Park — spans Putnam Valley, Kent, and Carmel; 15,000+ acres with hiking (including Appalachian Trail segments), Canopus Lake beach, fishing, camping, and Fahnestock Winter Park (20 km of groomed cross-country trails).
- Canopus Lake — the park's swimming beach and boat-rental lake.
- Putnam Valley Town Park (156 Oscawana Lake Rd) — town park and recreation hub.
- Lake Oscawana — the town's signature lake community (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Cimarron Ranch — local ranch/riding attraction.
- Putnam Valley Free Library — community library (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Putnam Valley
- No in-town Metro-North station; commuters drive to Hudson Line stations — Peekskill (roughly 20–30 minutes) or Cold Spring.
- Peekskill to Grand Central: approximately 1h1m, hourly direct service (Rome2Rio; read September 25, 2026).
- Typical door-to-door to Grand Central: ~1h30m–1h45m including the drive.
Putnam Valley FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Putnam Valley, NY?
Home prices in Putnam Valley vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Putnam Valley, NY?
No in-town Metro-North station; commuters drive to Hudson Line stations — Peekskill (roughly 20–30 minutes) or Cold Spring.
Town links
Town government
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Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.