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The Capital Region Team at Compass
Montgomery County follows the Mohawk River and the Erie Canal west from Amsterdam through Fonda, Canajoharie and Fort Plain. It's one of the most affordable places to buy in the Capital Region, with most homes listed under $300,000, and Amsterdam is only about 40 minutes from Albany by the Thruway.
The Capital Region Team at Compass helps buyers and sellers across Montgomery County.
Population from the 2020 Census. The 11 are the City of Amsterdam and 10 towns. *Approximate. Drive times vary with traffic.
As of October 23, 2026, about 120 homes are listed for sale in Montgomery County. Recent single-family listings have averaged about $290,000, and single-family homes that sold in the last three months averaged about $250,000. Around 10 new construction homes are on the market. Figures change daily and are rounded; contact us for current numbers on any town.
| Town or city | Homes for sale | Average list price |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam, Hagaman & Fort Johnson | 65 | $265,000 |
| Fort Plain, Palatine, St. Johnsville & Minden | 25 | $240,000 |
| Fonda, Fultonville, Glen & Root | 20 | $340,000 |
| Canajoharie & Ames | 10 | $250,000 |
Active homes, condos, townhouses and multi-family listings as of October 23, 2026, rounded to the nearest $5,000. Small towns and villages are grouped together. In towns with only a few listings, one sale can move the average a lot.
Counts as of October 23, 2026.
The Erie Canal and the Mohawk River run through the whole county. Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site in Fort Hunter shows original canal locks, and the Erie Canalway Trail is popular for biking and walking.
The Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook, a pedestrian bridge with gardens, crosses the Mohawk River in downtown Amsterdam and connects to the canal trail.
Old Fort Johnson, built in 1749, is one of the oldest homes in the Mohawk Valley. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville draws visitors from across the Northeast.
The Arkell Museum in Canajoharie has a collection of American art. Villages like Fort Plain, Canajoharie and St. Johnsville have historic main streets and older homes at lower prices.
School district lines don't always follow town lines. Check any home's district by its address.
Yes. The City of Amsterdam sits on the Mohawk River, and the Town of Amsterdam surrounds it to the north, including the village of Hagaman. Taxes and services differ between the two, so check which one a home is in.
Your bill combines county, town or city, and school taxes, and the school tax is usually the largest piece. Rates vary from one town and district to the next. We pull the actual tax history on every home we show you.
Yes. VA loans can be used anywhere in the county, including on multi-family homes up to four units if you live in one of them. We specialize in working with veterans using their VA loan, too!
Some. Most new building is around Amsterdam and the Town of Amsterdam, with occasional new homes in the western towns. We work with local builders and can walk you through lot selection, upgrades and the builder's contract, which works differently from a resale purchase.
Alex Cooley, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson and leader of The Capital Region Team at Compass.
12+ years in Capital Region real estate, 300+ closed transactions and $80M+ in sales. Ranked in the top 50 of 4,000+ Capital Region agents. New construction, Buyer/Seller & VA Specialist.
Last updated October 23, 2026.
Header photo: Timothy Becker, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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