General Information on Milan
Milan is a town at the northern edge of Dutchess County. The Taconic State Parkway passes through the eastern part of the town. Milan consists of a few hamlets. The Wilcox Memorial Town Hall, named in honor of Irene Kilmer Wilcox who donated the land and the building as a gift to the town, is located on NY Route 199. The Town Hall is an amazing structure in Greek Revival style and sits high with a breathtaking view of the rolling hills.
Real Estate
Milan has beautiful homes. Combining natural beauty with architectural distinction, Milan's real estate is sought after. In 2007, the median price for single family detached residences in Milan was $425,000, about 7.7% higher than that of Rhinebeck; there were 16 sales at an average price of $511,309. This year, Milan's real estate market is experiencing hardship, and prices have come down noticeably. We have noticed prolonged market time and regular price reductions. Last month in Octoer, there were 2 single family detached residences sold in Milan. At the same time, inventories are high with 29 listings active as of now. It is a great time to buy in Milan! For true local and knowledgeable services in Milan, call Feng Winham at (845)876-7091, a dedicated buyer's agent or e-mail simply fill out the form below.
Milan is a rural community with strong zoning laws and planning guidelines. Milan’s unspoiled natural beauty has been preserved. There are quite a few conservancies which will never be built on. There are county parks and State Multiple Use Areas which are enjoyed by many. In the north adjacent to Red Hook, although new subdivisions have been put in place gradually, the houses are carefully planned and nestled in the dense woods to be in harmony with the lush greenery. There are also farm lands through out the town reflective of the farming tradition of the region. It is worth noting that on the high elevation areas of Milan, houses have spectacular Catskill views.
Education
Milan does not have its own post office. The town shares zip codes with neighboring towns such as Rhinebeck, Red Hook, Stanford, and Pine Plains. Milan does not have its own school district either, children go to Red Hook Schools, Rhinebeck Schools, or Pine Plains Schools respectively according to their home addresses.
Once Upon a Time…
"The area was first settled,” according to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia, “around 1760 when Johannes Rowe, the son of a palatine immigrant, bought 911 acres from Robert Livingston.” Milan was established in 1818 and the population peaked two decades later. Although largely a farming town, Milan’s soil was hilly and rocky and very difficult to farm. “During the Great Depression, these poor farming conditions led to instances of starvation and disease in the town. The town was quarantined for six months in 1934 due to an outbreak of smallpox, which was exacerbated by the difficulty of a small community in obtaining vaccine during this period.” Despite the vicissitudes, Milan survived and continued to thrive, partially thanks to the construction of the Taconic Parkway in the 1930s and the post World War II boom. From the 1990’s on, the population has grown significantly.
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