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Colonie.

Its Census reference point is in Hudson Valley, within Northeastern Coastal Zone. Latham lies about 1.9 miles east of Colonie by reference-point distance.

A local understanding of the land. A straightforward conversation about what comes next.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Colonie, New York
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Colonie, New York · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Colonie, New York from above

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THE SETTINGHudson Valley
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYAlbany County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Colonie on the map

THE COLONIE LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Hudson Valley setting.

Colonie town has 56 square miles of land in Albany County. Its Census reference point is in Hudson Valley, within Northeastern Coastal Zone.

Irregular plains and low hills form a coastal transition with glacial lakes and oak-pine woodland. This northeastern landscape is gentler than the mountainous country farther inland.

Regional context: Northeastern Coastal Zone ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Colonie and Albany County

Colonie is associated with Albany County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Albany County

Colonie by land and water

The Census records 1.89 square miles of water within Colonie, or 3.3% of its total area. It is 1.3 percentage points higher than the 2% recorded for Albany County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Colonie town has 9.7 times the land area of nearby Latham CDP (5.78 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Colonie land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Colonie

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Colonie. Check the Albany County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Hudson Valley setting

Hudson Valley belongs to Northeastern Coastal Zone. Is the parcel on a low hill, glacial basin edge or coastal plain, and which survey and access documents are available?

03

Check the route, beyond Latham

Latham is 1.9 miles east of the Colonie reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Colonie resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON COLONIE

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.7407° N, 73.7869° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Colonie ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Town Of Colonie

Use this township government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Town Of Colonie ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Albany

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Albany ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Colonie data

View Census information selected by this legal town’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Hudson Valley

Explore the agency mapping behind the Northeastern Coastal Zone context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional New York landowner resources

DEC Environmental Resource Mapper

Interactive DEC mapping of environmental features and natural resources.

DEC freshwater wetlands program

Current agency guidance, mapping information, and wetlands contacts.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Colonie.

Latham lies about 1.9 miles east of Colonie by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Colonie in context

NSEWLatham · 1.9 miles1Siena College · 2.4 miles2Loudonville · 2.5 miles3Colonie · 2.7 miles4Roessleville · 3.1 miles5Watervliet · 4.2 miles6OUTER RING: 4.2 MILES
  1. 1
    Latham1.9 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Siena College2.4 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Loudonville2.5 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Colonie2.7 mi · village
  5. 5
    Roessleville3.1 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Watervliet4.2 mi · city
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within New York; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Colonie
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Colonie?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Albany County. Colonie’s 56 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Colonie property in Hudson Valley?+

No. Hudson Valley is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Colonie boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Latham as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 1.9 miles east of Colonie’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Colonie?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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