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I just closed on a place in Hartsdale 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love the area (technically a hamlet). 30 minutes to Grand Central on the Metro North express train (and parking available for Hartsdale residents), a cute downtown area, plenty of apartment space for rentals but also plenty of open space for those who want to live in a spacious suburban setting.
Hartsdale gives you significant "bang for the buck," which is the main reason why I bought. Where else can you buy a 2700 square foot house (not a fixer upper) on a beautiful half acre within 30 minutes of Grand Central for less than 600K? I looked for a long time, and Hartsdale works for me.
I just closed on a place in Hartsdale 3 weeks ago and I absolutely love the area (technically a hamlet). 30 minutes to Grand Central on the Metro North express train (and parking available for Hartsdale residents), a cute downtown area, plenty of apartment space for rentals but also plenty of open space for those who want to live in a spacious suburban setting.
Hartsdale gives you significant "bang for the buck," which is the main reason why I bought. Where else can you buy a 2700 square foot house (not a fixer upper) on a beautiful half acre within 30 minutes of Grand Central for less than 600K? I looked for a long time, and Hartsdale works for me.
Hartsdale schools aren't good. That's why the real estate is less costly.
Hartsdale schools aren't good. That's why the real estate is less costly.
You're right, Hartsdale schools are not as good as the surrounding areas. They're better than Yonkers schools, but that's not saying much. But as we are using private schools, we don't care as much. (Plus, that makes for a lighter tax bill.)
For us, proximity to Grand Central and shortness of commute, plus getting a good sized lot in a picturesque area at a very reasonable price were the biggest issues. And now that I live there, I'm thrilled about how it worked out. It's not for everyone, though.
You're right, Hartsdale schools are not as good as the surrounding areas. They're better than Yonkers schools, but that's not saying much. But as we are using private schools, we don't care as much. (Plus, that makes for a lighter tax bill.)
Interesting logic. I would venture to guess that what you'll pay in private school tuition is more than you'd otherwise pay in taxes in another area. But to each his own.
Interesting logic. I would venture to guess that what you'll pay in private school tuition is more than you'd otherwise pay in taxes in another area. But to each his own.
For me, it was not simply a matter of determining that I'd save more in taxes than I'd spend on private school tuition. We want to send our kids to private schools, we were never going to use the public school system to begin with. So why not take advantage of lower prices in a great area where the only drawback is that the public schools are not great?
I know this logic doesn't work for everyone, but I'm glad it worked out for us. I really enjoy my covered parking spot at the Hartsdale train station every morning and my 30 minute commute to Grand Central.
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