Family-orientated suburban town with access to amenities and outdoors
This charming Westchester County neighborhood is a popular location for singles and families alike. “The town is very convenient for commuting and recreation. Overall, it’s a large town that feels very small. Each village has its own community,” say Happy French-Zingaro, a Realtor with Houlihan Lawrence, Inc., who has lived in the area since 1998. The historic town began as a farming settlement in 1664. In the 1840s the railroad arrived, allowing Westchester residents to commute to the city. Eastchester’s appeal lies as much in its walkability factor — it’s close to shops, restaurants and has many tree-shaded side streets — as it does in its appeal to outdoor lovers. “Eastchester feels much more like a suburban neighborhood than surrounding areas like New Rochelle,” says French-Zingaro. The neighborhood has plenty of public parks, golf courses and country clubs.
From above Leewood Park, you can see the entire park
Families meet Eastchester and Tuckahoe police at the Eastchester Truck or Treat.
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From Cape Cods and split-levels to colonials on sizeable lots
“Most homes in Eastchester were built during the 1950s, although there are many older, pre-war homes as well. The majority of homes have been renovated and sit on decent-sized lots,” says French-Zingaro. While Cape Cods, colonials and split-levels are common throughout, some of the older homes include Georgians and Tudors. Generally, single-family homes are on residential, tree-lined streets with private driveways. Home prices can vary from $600,000 for a four-square style home with small addition to $4.5 million for a gracious Georgian-style home built in the 1920s. There are also many multi-family options in town, starting about $625,000 for a two-bedroom condominium to about $890,000 for a three-bedroom townhouse.
Eastchester has a collection of colonial homes.
Eastchester has various tudor homes spread throughout the neighborhood.
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Students attend Eastchester Union Free School District
Children in Eastchester may begin their education at Anne Hutchinson Elementary School. This school has an A rating from Niche. It has about 430 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Eastchester Middle School is unrated by Niche, although GreatSchools gives it a 6/10 rating. The school has a student body of 773 and a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. Eastchester High School also has a A rating from Niche and a student-teacher ratio of 11-to-1. In September 2023, two students from Eastchester High were named National Merit Scholars.
Some locals head to Iona College.
Eastchester Middle School has a very active performing arts club.
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Green space galore
The town has several parks and green spaces, including small pocket parks with picnic tables and play areas. Leewood Park offers tennis, paddleball, basketball and volleyball courts in addition to ballfields and playgrounds. Lake Isle Country Club is a town-owned facility open to residents of Eastchester and includes 5 swimming pools, indoor and outdoor tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course.
Getting in an early tennis match at Leewood Park.
Twin Lakes Park boasts some beautiful views.
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Farmers market at Village of Tuckahoe
The area is home to many shopping options. Most Eastchester residents can easily walk to a variety of nearby boutiques, merchants and businesses. In the summer and fall, the adjoining Village of Tuckahoe sponsors a farmers' market, which carries local produce and goods. There are as many dining options in the area as there are shopping choices. The Wicked Wolf North is an upscale bar/eatery that serves a variety of menu options from lobster rolls to lamb shanks. The Burrata Pizza serves wood-fired pizzas and Italian meals.
Tuckahoe Plaza Shopping Center has almost everything residents need.
Polpettina's day special, an Italian Cuban sandwich with porchetta and prosciutto.
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Walkable and car dependent
While Eastchester's streets are walkable, the town is mostly car-dependent. Eastchester is 25 miles from New York City via the Hutchinson River Parkway. The closest airport is LaGuardia, which is 18 miles away. Commuters can also take a 25-minute ride into New York City from the Crestwood Metro station.
Free summer concerts
In the summer months, the town of Eastchester holds a series of free summer concerts at the Lake Isle Country Club's driving range. In early December, the town holds a winter festival in front of the Eastchester Town Hall.
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