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Freddie
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Westchester
DH is contemplating a job in White Plains and we think if he takes it, it would make sense to move up to Westchester.
I only really know Scarsdale, Chappaqua, Pelham and Irvington.
What are other good areas? on the Hudson? on the Sound? good school districts, etc.
TIA
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Posted 6/3/06 11:17 PM  |
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ExpectingJoy
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Cari
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Re: Westchester
Hi- Congrats to DH!
There are sooo many terrific towns (think town halls/no strip malls) and schools in Westchester. Rye or Rye Brook (everyone in the town gets a beach pass!), Larchmont/Mamaroneck (beach pass!), Pleasantville and Armonk (terrific schools and LOW LOW taxes, cute towns!) to name a few. Also, Hastings on the Hudson.
I know this is strange too, but if you were looking to go a little further for your taxes- Westport Connecticut has to be the cutest town and the town is very "Hampton-y". Everyone gets a beach pass and schools are terrific. If DH did not work in the city and worked in Westchester, we would live here. Also, Greenwich Connecticut. Expensive but cute town.
I live in Chappaqua. But we looked at ALL these places before we bought and LOVED all the towns. HTH!
eta: check out Harrison too.... schools aren't as terrific as the rest, but the taxes are low!
Message edited 6/4/2006 7:11:33 AM.
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| Posted 6/4/06 6:56 AM |
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beena
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Re: Westchester
We just moved to Newburgh and we love it, it might still be a long commute for him though. 
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| Posted 6/4/06 7:18 AM |
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Freddie
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Freddie
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Re: Westchester
Thanks M and Gina...just the information I was looking for.
Westport sounds like a great option too. How far a drive from White Plains is it?
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| Posted 6/4/06 11:15 AM |
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ExpectingJoy
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Re: Westchester
about 30 minutes, I think. LOVE LOVE LOVE Westport. The whole town is on the sound.
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| Posted 6/4/06 11:25 AM |
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Kate07
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Kate
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Re: Westchester
My father's job was transferred from Manhattan to White Plains when I was probably two or three. He car pooled to White Plains with a two other people, one from East Meadow, and the other from Valley Stream. Then he was transferred to CT. We moved and about three years up there he was transferred back to White Plains. By that time Westchester was insane $$. Ended up coming back to Long Island.
I worked in Valhalla for a short time (north of White Plains, next to Pleasantville, Thornwood, & Chappaqua). . I thought those were all nice area. My father lived in Scarsdale before he married my mother and he loved it. At least White Plains is like a 30-35 minute train ride to the city and not a bad ride to LI. If DH and I were going to move to Westchester I probably wouldn't go more north than Chappaqua but that is just me.
Message edited 6/4/2006 3:14:31 PM.
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| Posted 6/4/06 3:13 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Westchester
can you check out CT?
Stamford has very low taxes..the elementary schoolare agreat and the parochial schools are very afforable
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| Posted 6/4/06 6:33 PM |
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Pebbles
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Lisa
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Re: Westchester
Posted by ExpectingJoy
Hi- Congrats to DH!
There are sooo many terrific towns (think town halls/no strip malls) and schools in Westchester. Rye or Rye Brook (everyone in the town gets a beach pass!), Larchmont/Mamaroneck (beach pass!), Pleasantville and Armonk (terrific schools and LOW LOW taxes, cute towns!) to name a few. Also, Hastings on the Hudson.
What do you cinsider low taxes we have friends in Armonk and the taxes are outrageous the only way the taxes could be low is if you have lived there forever or have a very old home in not great condition
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| Posted 6/4/06 8:21 PM |
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ExpectingJoy
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Cari
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Re: Westchester
Posted by Pebbles
Posted by ExpectingJoy
Hi- Congrats to DH!
There are sooo many terrific towns (think town halls/no strip malls) and schools in Westchester. Rye or Rye Brook (everyone in the town gets a beach pass!), Larchmont/Mamaroneck (beach pass!), Pleasantville and Armonk (terrific schools and LOW LOW taxes, cute towns!) to name a few. Also, Hastings on the Hudson.
What do you cinsider low taxes we have friends in Armonk and the taxes are outrageous the only way the taxes could be low is if you have lived there forever or have a very old home in not great condition
Believe it or not- Relative to the rest of Weschester, trust me the taxes are lower. Armonk is subsidized by many of the businesses there-IBM namely....If you have one of those crazy large houses there, yeah- your taxes will be a lot but again, less than a lot of Westchester. Basically, if your friends' house was in another town they would be paying a lot more. Westchester is crazy $$!!!
eta: I guess I should have said lower taxes, not Low. LOL!
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| Posted 6/4/06 8:44 PM |
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MrsS2005
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Re: Westchester
Posted by ExpectingJoy
Hi- Congrats to DH!
There are sooo many terrific towns (think town halls/no strip malls) and schools in Westchester. Rye or Rye Brook (everyone in the town gets a beach pass!), Larchmont/Mamaroneck (beach pass!), Pleasantville and Armonk (terrific schools and LOW LOW taxes, cute towns!) to name a few. Also, Hastings on the Hudson.
I know this is strange too, but if you were looking to go a little further for your taxes- Westport Connecticut has to be the cutest town and the town is very "Hampton-y". Everyone gets a beach pass and schools are terrific. If DH did not work in the city and worked in Westchester, we would live here. Also, Greenwich Connecticut. Expensive but cute town.
I live in Chappaqua. But we looked at ALL these places before we bought and LOVED all the towns. HTH!
eta: check out Harrison too.... schools aren't as terrific as the rest, but the taxes are low!
Westport is great, but is $$$. If you want to buy a house, you'd be lucky to find something under $600,000 in Westport (Greenwich is more expensive). Also, the commute to White Plains would be bad. I-95S is awful during rush hour. I wouldn't be surprised if it took at least 1 hour to get to White Plains from Westport. Good luck with your search.
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| Posted 6/4/06 9:01 PM |
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Re: Westchester
We live in Brewster and DH commutes to Purchase (very close to White Plains). It's about a half hour to WP from here, down 684. Traffic on 684 usually moves pretty well, even at rush hour (compared to other roads).
Housing here is less than Westchester too, a little more affordable. For us, the taxes in Westchester were almost as much of a deterrant as the general cost of real estate.
We also like Danbury, CT very much.
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| Posted 6/4/06 9:18 PM |
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Florence
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Florence
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Re: Westchester
You may also want to consider So Dutchess Cty. I live in Dutchess now and LOVE it! Most of my neigbors work in WP which 40 mins away.
There are many new developments with BRAND NEW homes, excellent schools and lots of open space. It may be something to look into.
If you are interested do a search for Toll Brothers builders or "The Legends" in Hopewell Junction.
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| Posted 6/4/06 9:45 PM |
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mrsmck
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Re: Westchester
My friend lives in Mahopac, but I don't know a lot of info on schools etc.
I'm totally geographically challanged, so I don't know how far that is from White Plains. 
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| Posted 6/4/06 10:15 PM |
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dandr10199
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Re: Westchester
we are in Monroe, Orange County. We love it! We are 5 minutes from Woodbury Commons in Harriman. The commute to white plains would be 40-45 minutes from here by car.
I would look in Putnam county as well the homes might be cheaper than Westchester and the taxes are low as well.
Good Luck!
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| Posted 6/5/06 8:23 AM |
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Freddie
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Freddie
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Re: Westchester
wow - you guys are great...thank you so much...I only know long island and queens. I'm not even sure where WP is - I only know the signs on 684 coming from my aunt and uncles house...LOL
its so much to think about!! I guess DH and I have to do some rush hour tests! I SO appreciate any and all information you guys have. I feel like I am going in blind!
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Charly
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Re: Westchester
Posted by mrsmck
My friend lives in Mahopac, but I don't know a lot of info on schools etc.
I'm totally geographically challanged, so I don't know how far that is from White Plains.
I am moving to Mahopac (border of Westchester and Putnam) from Millwood in a few weeks. The schools are excellent - depending where in Mahopac you live its about 1/2 hour - 40 minutes to White Plains.
Most houses in Southern Westchester are very expensive - we had to move a little further north to afford anything nice. Not sure what your budget is or what size you are looking for, but we just went through it. Feel free to FM if you have any specific questions.
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Jillysmom
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Re: Westchester
Posted by mrsmck
My friend lives in Mahopac, but I don't know a lot of info on schools etc.
I'm totally geographically challanged, so I don't know how far that is from White Plains.
I live in Yorktown heights... which is the next town to Mahopac..
I live right off the taconic.. (and I am only 30 min from woodbury commons.)..
i love love love living here. My Dh commutes to Montvale NJ everyday and it takes him 45 min. White plains is about 20 mion from here becasue yorktown is right off the taconic.. the houses are a lot more reasonavle up here and I live on a halfd an acre. Please feel free to FM me if you have any questions
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giggles
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Re: Westchester
I don't know much about Westchester, but I was wondering why White Plains wouldn't be on the list?
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| Posted 6/6/06 10:03 PM |
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KangaMom
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Re: Westchester
We have family in Armonk and Mahopac, both lovely areas...
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Daveswife
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Re: Westchester
I have friends in Mount Kisco, and Briacliff Manor. They are both cute towns with great schools.
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