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We are a couple in our late thirties non Caucasian and feel we have been priced out of lower Westchester. We are professionals however even on our income we are not able to find what we are looking for in a diverse Westchester community. We like semi city vibe close by and a nice quiet home to return to. No children yet but In a year or two. We like some newer homes in Peekskill near northern area close to beach shopping area. We do enjoy diversity, safety, clean, well kept environment close to amenities, shopping, And good restaurants but we don't mind driving. We are also only able to afford 400-430. With taxes less than 12,000. Is Peekskill for us? Coming from white plains, lived in nyc and Orange County. We both work in lower Westchester.
Keep renting is your answer.
You don't have kids yet.
Don't waste your money living in a house you don't need
Learn to save and invest. You have 5 more years of cheap living.
Save right, and maybe you can live in lower Westchester.
Most people are too impulsive and need something now now now...
LOL at your title. This is really the first and only time I've heard anyone saying they love Peekskill. Peekskill is definitely more affordable area of Westchester. Houses are a lot less expensive. Many tend to be smaller, closer together and more rundown. As someone who does a lot of renovation (in all towns in Westchester), these homes tend to need a lot more work and only have so much potential given the poorer original constructions of the homes and/or ages of homes. Some people prefer this character.
There are a few nicer condos/townhomes that are relatively new, and these look really nice. Chapel Hill is one of them and I can't think of the other two, but there are some w/ great views of the Hudson. There are also a few restaurants w/ great views of the Hudson.
The people there seem to be nice and down to earth.
FlooringGirl, Can you clarify? Are you saying that in your experience the homes in Peekskill are of lesser construction quality than similar homes elsewhere? If so, I'm surprised. I've only been in a relatively small number of homes in Peekskill, but all have been from the 1800's to 1920's and have been truly gorgeous homes with wonderful original details and in apparent excellent condition. Many have been renovated, but some not. They've all seemed on par (and in some cases better) than similar homes I've been to in other, more expensive, towns in Westchester.
As you note, some people prefer the character of these older homes. Similarly, the statement that the newer condo/townhouse developments "look really nice" is of course subjective. I'd totally disagree. While I give the developer of Chapel Hill credit for a decent restoration and reuse of the original structures on the property, the new construction is in my opinion abysmal and does not look at all nice. On the pro side, Chapel Hill is mostly tucked away and not too hard to forget about. The development on the riverfront is the real crime, in my opinion. Those structures are really ugly and souless, in my opinion, and are a blight on an otherwise gorgeous waterfront.
Ha. Defending my town actually didn't occur to me. There are drug rings all over our fine county. Frankly I thought you were posting this as a positive sign, not as a negative. Silly me. As for the typo, I'm a lit person, after all.
The Chappaqua drug bust was two weeks ago and evidently involved a large supply of heroin and someone who had been dealing in the local area.
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