Yorktown, New York

Progress with Preservation — a northern Westchester town of rolling hills, highly rated schools, and expansive parks, with the Taconic State Parkway running through it and Metro-North stations just minutes away.

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Explore Yorktown

Fly the town in 3D, or browse the local map of the hamlets, parks, and preserves.

Zoom out to see how Yorktown sits between the Taconic State Parkway, the Croton Reservoir system, and the nearby Metro-North stations at Croton-Harmon and Katonah.

Take a guided 3D flyover of Yorktown — FDR State Park, Turkey Mountain, the historic Yorktown Heights station and Railroad Park, and the rolling neighborhoods of the five hamlets.

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Yorktown Market Pulse

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1781 +Pines Bridge The Battle of Pines Bridge — a fierce defense by the integrated 1st Rhode Island Regiment (including African American and Native American soldiers) under Col. Christopher Greene — becomes one of the bloodiest small-unit actions of the Revolution on Yorktown soil.
1788 +The Name The town is incorporated and renamed Yorktown in honor of the decisive Franco-American victory at Yorktown, Virginia, that effectively ended the Revolutionary War.
1870s–1950s +The Railroad The Putnam Division (“Old Put”) brings a station, businesses, and growth to Yorktown Heights. The historic station still stands in Railroad Park and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
2026 +~$780–815K Recent market data (Redfin mid-2026 median near $815K; Houlihan Lawrence July single-family median $780K) shows a competitive northern Westchester market where well-priced homes still move quickly.

Tap any date to expand it. Sources: Town of Yorktown, Yorktown Historical Society, Redfin & Houlihan Lawrence 2026 data. Ask Rick for a current pricing analysis on any street or neighborhood.

Yorktown Through the Lens

Aerial and on-the-ground views of the parks, the historic station, the hamlets, and the open land that still defines the town.

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Life in Yorktown

Tap a card to see why buyers keep choosing this corner of northern Westchester.

Parks, Trails & Water +

FDR State Park, Turkey Mountain, Granite Knollsâ€Ĥ

Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park offers nearly 1,000 acres with a massive pool, fishing, trails, and picnic areas. Turkey Mountain delivers one of the best summit views in the county. Add Tom Diana Park at Granite Knolls, the North County Trailway, Sparkle Lake, Sylvan Glen, and Kitchawan Preserve and you have year-round outdoor living without leaving town.

Revolutionary Roots +

Pines Bridge, the 1st Rhode Island Regimentâ€Ĥ

Yorktown was strategic ground in 1781. The Battle of Pines Bridge and the sacrifice of Col. Christopher Greene’s diverse Rhode Island Regiment are commemorated by the Pines Bridge Monument in Yorktown Heights — one of the few memorials that depicts European, African American, and Native American soldiers fighting side by side.

Schools Families Choose +

Yorktown CSD and Lakeland CSDâ€Ĥ

Most of the town is served by the highly regarded Yorktown Central School District or Lakeland Central School District. Both offer strong academics, robust arts and athletics, and the kind of community support that draws families who plan to stay through high school graduation.

Homes for Every Chapter +

Colonials, ranches, acreage, and moreâ€Ĥ

From classic center-hall colonials and mid-century ranches to newer construction and homes with land, Yorktown’s five hamlets offer genuine variety. Whether you’re upsizing for space, rightsizing, or looking for a first home with good schools nearby, the inventory spans a useful range of styles and price points.

Yorktown Resources

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Yorktown Real Estate News Library

A curated starting archive of Yorktown’s housing and community story — filter by era or search a topic.

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Thinking about Yorktown?

Whether you’re looking for space and schools, rightsizing, or simply want a clear picture of what your Yorktown home is worth in this market, Rick lives and works northern Westchester every day.

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