When searching for Westchester NY homes for sale, it can be difficult to sort out the individual municipalities, their characteristics and even their location within the county. For many buyers they seem to meld into one large mass of confusion. This series of posts are designed to alleviate some of this confusing for the Westchester NY homebuyer.
Getting from here to there – White Plains NY is centrally located:
White Plains NY is one of the most centrally located municipalities in Westchester NY. As such, it is land-locked with no direct access to either the Hudson River or Long Island Sound. However, its central location means that you are never far from anything when you are in White Plains. The map below shows just how central that location is.
White Plains borders Scarsdale to the south west, Harrison to the east and Mamaroneck to the south. Hartsdale borders to the west and Valhalla to the north.
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At the outset – I would like to stress that this is unusual for downtown White Plains. It may be a sign of the times. Certainly many cities have reported an uptick in crime although White Plains NY has not really had any spikes in the crime rate that I am aware of . Desperation makes people do desperate things.
Sunday started out as a day that is somewhat typical of my weekend. I had two sets of showings with two buyer clients. My last client was a referral from someone I had sold a home to a few years ago and we were combining business with pleasure as I found myself enjoying a lovely party in his unit after the showings.
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The aftermath of the tax credit caused a slowdown in the housing market generally in Q4 2010. White Plains NY homes for sale were no exception. Particularly hard-hit were the entry-level condo and coop markets. However, the ability to get jumbo loans again has bolstered the upper end markets which flagged badly during the early part of what I call “the great recession.”
Since the market is decidedly mixed, one has to be careful not to draw broad conclusions from the gross data without some thought to details.
Also it is good to see that as the new year enters it second month, that White Plains NY homes are starting to move.
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The Broadlawn is a one-of-a-kind complex and this unit is also truly one-of-a-kind as well. The 2 BR duplex unit with unique paneling, balcony and a fire place is offered at $349,000. The listing has just been updated with the generous offer of $5000 to the buyer to go towards a flat-screen TV and towards closing costs.
For the details – please see the updated post on the Broadlawn #C313 under “My Listings.”
For more information about the unique complex known as “The Broadlawn” in downtown White Plains click here.
The Broadlawn is quiet oasis in the heart of White of downtown White Plains, close to all but a world away once you enter the peaceful courtyard.
©2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
My recent web page about the Metro-North commute to lower Westchester. created a good deal of interest. Another post about the New Haven Line and the Hudson Line were also well -received. So now I am adding the Harlem Line to this collection of posts. For those interested in commuting by car might also like to check out my web page about commuting by car in lower Westchester.
The Harlem Line:
The Harlem Line – depicted in the map on the right, passes through the central towns and cities of Westchester County. During off-peak hours there are three trains northbound to Westchester and three trains southbound to Grand Central Station. The major express stop is White Plains which – with very few exceptions enjoys the distinction of being a stop for virtually every train on the line. Apart from the White Plains express stop, there are peak hour express trains from Crestwood, Scarsdale, and Chappaqua.
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A few days ago I put up a web page about the Metro-North Commute from lower Westchester to Grand Central Station. It seem to be quite popular but could only addressed the train lines and did not provide much in the way of detail. So I will provide a few posts featuring each train line.
As stated in my previous post, lower Westchester boasts commuting options that are the envy of the Tristate area. When asked why prices in Westchester have remained so resilient, one of my answers is always “Metro-North.”
The New Haven Line – (or the red line) begins in Grand Central Station in mid-town Manhattan and stretches to New Haven CT. The first stops are in Westchester County featuring the cities and towns located along the Long Island Sound.
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Happy New Year everyone! The Westchester Calendar of Events is posted for your convenience. It’s a typical post- holiday weekend, and Westchester events are fewer and quieter than during the holiday season. But there is still plenty to do. Enjoy !
Friday – Jan 7
Women Helping Women – Free Workshops to Women looking for Jobs.
WJCS is hosting a series of workshops for women seeking guidance in employment and career issues.
9:30-11:30 - Jan 7
845 North Broadway – White Plains NY
Insiders Guide to Stone Barns
11:00-12:30 – Behind the scenes at Stone Barns.
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591.
Call 328-1600
Jekyll & Hyde – The Westchester Broadway Theater –
Runs until Feb 6
Westchester’s Premier Dinner Theater
For information and tickets call – 914-592-2222
Suzanne Vega/Marc Cohn – Tarrytown Music Hall
A Music Hall/Music without borders co-presentation.
Two world class singer/songwriters provide a great double billing. Suzanne Vega has a style that is all her own and Grammy winner Marc Cohn transforms songs from artists such as John Lennon, Cat Stevens, Smokey Robinson and many more.
8 PM – Call 877-840-0457
Party Night – Playland Ice Casino
Live DJ – Party Lights, on-ice contests and much more!
8:45-11 pM $12.00
Playland Park – Playland Parkway – Rye NY
914- 813-7059
Saturday - Jan 8
Insiders Tour of Stone Barns
11:00-12:30PM
http://www.stonebarnscenter.org for tickets
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
Winter Walk – Lenoir Preserve:
10 AM Lenoir Preserve – Dudley St. Yonkers – FREE
Hands on Farm – Stone Barns
See how farm life changes with the seasons.
1:00- 2:00 PM
http://www.stonebarnscenter.org for tickets
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
Owl/Crepuscular Exploration – Marshlands Conservancy
5 PM – FREE
Marshlands Conservancy – Route 1 – Rye NY
914-835-4466
Saturday Night Grooves – Playland Ice Casino
Skate to the sounds of the 70s, 80s, 90s and today
8:45-11 pM Adults $9, Children $6
Playland Park – Playland Parkway – Rye NY
914- 813-7059
Jekyll & Hyde – The Westchester Broadway Theater –
Runs until Feb 6
Westchester’s Premier Dinner Theater
For information and tickets call – 914-592-2222
Sunday, Jan 9
Hands on the Farm
1 PM – 2 PM
http://www.stonebarnscenter.org for tickets
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
Winter Farmers Market – Stone Barns
Dec. 12 – 1-4 PM at the Hay Barn
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
Winter Farm Tour
3:00-4:00 PM
http://www.stonebarnscenter.org for tickets
630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591
Jekyll & Hyde – The Westchester Broadway Theater –
Runs until Feb 6
Westchester’s Premier Dinner Theater
For information and tickets call – 914-592-2222
Monday – Jan 11
Tuesday – Jan 12
Women Helping Women – Free Workshops to Women looking for Jobs.
WJCS is hosting a series of workshops for women seeking guidance in employment and career issues.
9:30-11:30 - Jan 12
845 North Broadway – White Plains NY
Wednesday – Jan 13
Thursday - Jan 14
Party Night – Playland Ice Casino
Live DJ – Party Lights, on-ice contests and much more!
8:45-11 pM $12.00
Playland Park – Playland Parkway – Rye NY
914- 813-7059
©2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved
Tonight’s the night we ring in the new year…Happy New Year Everyone one! The Westchester Calendar of Events has been taking a break since I published all the events through the New Year’s weekend in a previous post on the Holiday Season Calendar of Events.
The primary New Years event in lower Westchester NY takes place in downtown White Plains and begins at 10:30 PM. The New Years Eve family spectacular takes place outdoors on Main St. & Court St. and features music, a ball drop and fireworks at midnight. Parking can be problematic – so if you plan to go – leave time to park.
See you next year!
For those still looking for Westchester Christmas light displays – stay tuned. There is more to come in the next few days. This latest set are from Gedney Farms White Plains. These displays come under the heading of “less is more” variety of light displays. They are lovely, but perhaps a bit more geared to grown ups. Still – they are great for the entire family. The last photo is more spectacular to look at than the photo indicates. Its amazing what spot lights and with very little in the way of glitter can do to light up a home. Subtle – but spectacular. My next photos will be more high voltage! This was definitely a low key display…..
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