$843,338Average Value$158Average Price per Sq Ft0Homes For Sale
Thornwood has a friendly vibe and commuting options to NYC
Thornwood is a quiet, peacefully wooded hamlet located about 32 miles from Midtown Manhattan that gives residents plenty of space to grow and enjoy a slower pace to life. “It’s got a small-town feel,” says Jeanne Beckley, an associate real estate broker at Howard Hanna Rand Realty and the top real estate agent in Mount Pleasant. “We have a town center, we’ve got a town pool, a community center.” Thornwood is the tight-knit type of community where neighbors know and look out for each other. Big community events are commonplace, a facet of life that residents are happy to have found. They also enjoy Thornwood’s central location, which makes driving outside of the neighborhood simple. “It’s just so easy to get to any highway,” Beckley says. “We’re very close to White Plains, 45 minutes to the city.” Just 2 miles from the center of the neighborhood, commuters can also hop on the train at Hawthorne Station, which will reach Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan in about an hour and 20 minutes.
Homes with acreage in a competitive market
Thornwood’s homes often have decent yard space, allowing them to sit a little further back from the road. In fact, another draw to the neighborhood for many potential homebuyers is the size of the properties in some parts of Thornwood. “Two sections of Thornwood, Stonegate and Rolling Hills, that are acre zoning,” Beckley says. “So a lot of people come for those two areas because they like the large properties and the privacy.” These larger properties mean that Thornwood’s home prices tend to be a little higher than those in nearby Hawthorne and Valhalla, typically falling between $550,000 and $1.5 million. Beckley says that the average home price in the neighborhood, though, is likely around $700,000. A perfect storm of high demand to live in Thornwood and low inventory means that homes in the community sell quickly. “I just put a house on the market today,” Beckley says. “It’s actually very close to Thornwood, it’s Valhalla, but it’s still in Mount Pleasant schools. We put it on, it’ll start selling on Saturday, we’ll probably have multiple offers and be done by Tuesday. It’s just such low inventory that we still have bidding wars. So sellers are still getting top dollar if they’re priced right.”
Highly rated Mount Pleasant schools
Thornwood is served by the Mount Pleasant Central School District, which has an A on Niche and is among its list of top 50 best places to teach in New York with an overall student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1. Students attend Hawthorne Elementary School from kindergarten through second grade and Columbus Elementary School from third through fifth grade before moving on to Westlake Middle School and Westlake High School. Athletics are popular at the school, especially football, but students can also participate in extracurricular activities like book club, honor societies and photography club.
Playground and pond at James M. Carroll Park, nearby hiking
As Thornwood’s only park, James M. Carroll Park is a popular spot for a walk around the lake, a day of fishing or letting children run around and have fun on the playground. Nearby, the 431-acre Graham Hills Park offers miles of hiking and mountain biking trails geared toward more experienced riders. It allows dogs as long as they're leashed, so people often head here to enjoy nature while getting that essential daily walk in.
Two shopping centers with essentials and restaurants
Residents often pick up groceries at ShopRite or ACME Markets, and Beckley says that Thornwood’s two shopping centers make life easy by providing everything residents could possibly need. Locals have a healthy array of options when it comes to treating themselves to a meal at a restaurant. Pizza places are a dime a dozen in the neighborhood, including the popular Silvio’s Restaurant & Pizzeria. Residents also enjoy eating at Casa Rina, which Beckley says has been there “forever,” getting breakfast at Thornwood Coach Diner or meeting up with friends at The Barley House for beer and burgers in a fun atmosphere.
Annual Fall Festival, weekly car shows and Mount Pleasant Day
Adding to the community’s tight-knit small-town atmosphere, Thornwood holds regular events, including a fall festival and a popular car show every Saturday during the summer. “Everyone comes with their old cars,” Beckley says. “It’s really popular event, people love it. Everyone talks to each other, and it’s a great way to meet people, too.” The communities of Thornwood, Hawthorne and Valhalla also come together to celebrate larger events like the incredibly popular Mount Pleasant Day. “That one’s only been going on for about five years or so, but it’s very popular,” Beckley says. “They close an entire street, Commerce Street, and they have all kinds of activities for kids. They have all the local businesses come and there are giveaways and raffles. And our office participates, of course.” Less than 4 miles away, the Kensico Dam also hosts frequent events, from a winter festival and a beer festival to weekend ethnic festivals featuring endless food. The dam’s biggest event is its Fourth of July fireworks show, which Beckley says draws people from all across Westchester.
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Hillary Landau,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Parks in this Area
Rockefeller State Park Preserve
Nannahagen Park
Graham Hills Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Memorial Plaza
Bradhurst Park
James Carroll Park
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
17 min drive
Bus
Kensico Rd & Whittier Dr
Bus
Columbus Ave & Mount Pleasant St
Bus
Franklin Ave & Marble Ave
Bus
Commerce St & Liberty St
Bus
Commerce St & Lincoln Pl
Bus
Kensico Rd & Linda Ave
Bus
Broadway & Garrigan Ave
Thornwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Thornwood, Mount Pleasant sell after 93 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Thornwood, Mount Pleasant over the last 12 months is $290,000, down 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this modern and meticulously maintained Cape! This home offers a private setting while being conveniently close to trains, buses, shops, restaurants, and major highways. This unique property boasts features that are not typically found in a Cape. Key highlights include a staircase located at the rear of the house, a spacious eat-in kitchen, an inviting entry foyer, and generously sized
Welcome to Liberty Plaza Suites! A brand new residential 1 and 2 bedroom rental community in the heart of Mount Pleasant. 1 bedroom features living room/separate dining area/beautiful kitchen with LED lighting/vein quartz countertops, LG appliances, Large living room closet. Generous size bedroom/large closet/full size LG washer dryer/oversized bathroom with subway tile and Kohler fixtures. LVT
Well-maintained, spacious first floor 2-bedroom apartment located in a charming two-family home in a quiet neighborhood. The unit features a large living room, an updated bathroom and an eat-in kitchen with direct access to the yard for relaxing. Laundry is conveniently located in-unit. Off-street parking is available in the driveway. Ideally situated close to shopping, schools, parks,
Beautiful 1100 square foot 2-bedroom plus large loft, 1 bathroom apartment . Newly renovated kitchen cabinets & appliances . Fully renovated modern bathroom. New energy, efficient AC heating units in each room.New carpet and flooring fresh paint throughout. Located just a short walk to local stores and supermarket. Less than 1 mile to Thornwood railroad station.Personal Outdoor patio and
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Hillary Landau,
an experienced agent in this neighborhood.
Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,608
Median Age
43
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$182,122
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$198,409
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
College Graduates
54.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
17/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
50/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
