The Peter Stickles House — c. 1857 Brick Home in Schenectady’s Historic Stockade

The Peter Stickles House — c. 1857

Known as the Peter Stickles House, this handsome brick home has been part of Schenectady’s historic Stockade District since circa 1857. An official historic plaque marks the home, which retains the architectural details and gracious proportions that make the Stockade such a special place to live.

Nearly 2,900 square feet includes three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, spacious living areas, a welcoming library, built-in cabinetry, an upstairs office, and a first-floor mudroom with laundry. Tall windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting beautiful hardwood floors and the character of its original architecture.

The kitchen has been thoughtfully updated with granite countertops, abundant storage and an open layout, while recent improvements—including central air, a 96% high-efficiency gas furnace, new water heater, updated plumbing and smart climate controls—bring modern comfort to this historic home.

Outside, the private backyard provides a peaceful retreat with a deck, perennial gardens that attract butterflies and hummingbirds, a detached storage shed, and a natural gas grill line with an included Weber grill.

The setting is quintessential Stockade. Arthur’s Market is just steps away, Riverfront Park is one block from the house, and the Empire State Trail provides miles of walking and biking along the Mohawk River. Proctors Theatre, downtown restaurants and coffee shops, the Schenectady Greenmarket and Amtrak are all nearby. The Stockade itself has been a backdrop for HBO’s The Gilded Age and is home to neighborhood traditions including the Stockade Garden Tour, Stockade Walkabout and annual Outdoor Art Show.

This weekend is a particularly good time to experience the neighborhood. The annual Stockade Walkabout takes place Saturday, September 26, from 11 AM to 5 PM, when visitors can step inside some of the Stockade’s historic homes and experience the architecture, gardens and history that make this neighborhood so distinctive.

For those drawn to old houses with a real sense of place, the Peter Stickles House offers something increasingly rare: historic architecture, thoughtful modern updates, and a home that remains an active part of one of Schenectady’s most distinctive neighborhoods