Peekskill, New York

River City with soul — a Hudson River waterfront city of artists, Revolutionary and abolitionist history, walkable downtown energy, and a Metro-North station that puts Grand Central about an hour away. More accessible price points in northern Westchester with genuine character.

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Explore Peekskill

Fly the city in 3D, or browse the local map of the waterfront, downtown, and Blue Mountain Reservation.

Zoom out to see how Peekskill sits on the Hudson River, with the Metro-North station, Riverfront Green, downtown arts district, and Blue Mountain Reservation nearby.

Take a guided 3D flyover of Peekskill — the Hudson waterfront, Riverfront Green, downtown Paramount and MOCA, Blue Mountain Reservation ridges, and the neighborhoods that make this river city unique.

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Peekskill Market Pulse

Live Peekskill market statistics from the MLS — updated automatically.

1609 +Half Moon Henry Hudson anchors near what becomes Peekskill. The name later comes from Dutch trader Jan Peeck and the local “kill” (stream).
1776–81 +Continental HQ Peekskill serves as Continental Army headquarters in 1776 and remains strategic Revolutionary ground. Later generations make it a key Underground Railroad and abolitionist center.
1990s–2020s +Arts Revival Artist housing, galleries, Hudson Valley MOCA, and the restored Paramount transform downtown into a recognized Hudson Valley cultural destination.
2026 +~$450–525K Recent 2026 data (Movoto, Redfin, Zillow ranges) shows median sale/list and typical values in the roughly $450K–$525K band — a more accessible entry point in northern Westchester with continued buyer interest and revitalization momentum (including major state DRI investment).

Tap any date to expand it. Sources: City of Peekskill, Destination Peekskill, Redfin, Zillow, Movoto, Houlihan Lawrence 2026 data. Ask Rick for a current pricing analysis on any street or neighborhood. We practice Fair Housing every day.

Peekskill Through the Lens

Aerial and on-the-ground views of the riverfront, downtown arts district, Blue Mountain, historic sites, and the neighborhoods that define the city.

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Life in Peekskill

Tap a card to see why buyers, artists, and investors keep choosing this corner of the Hudson Valley.

Riverfront Living +

Riverfront Green, boardwalk, kayaks, eagles…

Three miles of continuous parkland and shoreline. Riverfront Green, Scenic Hudson Park at Peekskill Landing, the Riverwalk, boat launches, and summer concerts put the Hudson right in daily life. Bald eagles are a regular sight over Peekskill Bay.

Arts & Culture +

MOCA, Paramount, galleries, festivals…

Hudson Valley MOCA, the restored Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, working artist studios, street art, and a downtown that has been intentionally built around creativity since the 1990s. Live music, film, theater, and community events keep the calendar full.

History You Can Walk +

Underground Railroad, Lincoln Depot, Revolution…

Continental Army headquarters in 1776, a major Underground Railroad and abolitionist center (including documented safe houses and the A.M.E. Zion Church), the Lincoln Depot Museum where President-elect Lincoln stopped, and layers of industrial and civil-rights history still visible on the streets.

Homes with Character +

Victorians, colonials, condos, river views…

From classic Victorians and center-hall colonials in the hills to downtown lofts, townhomes, and waterfront-adjacent living, Peekskill offers genuine variety at price points that still feel reachable compared with many neighboring Westchester communities. Inventory turns; well-presented homes move.

Peekskill Resources

Every link a Peekskill homeowner (or future homeowner) actually needs — tap a category to open it. Fair Housing resources included.

Peekskill Real Estate News Library

A curated starting archive of Peekskill’s housing and community story — filter by era or search a topic. Cards open the original source when available.

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Thinking about Peekskill?

Whether you’re looking for riverfront energy, arts-district living, a first home with character, or simply want a clear picture of what your Peekskill home is worth in this market, Rick lives and works the Hudson Valley every day. We welcome every buyer and seller under Fair Housing.

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