Sun Haven/Homestead Park in New Rochelle, New York, is becoming a popular destination for homebuyers. Realtor Joan Capaldi of Julia B Fee Sotheby’s International Realty says New Rochelle is amid an exciting evolution. “This is not a daunting suburb,” she explains. “This neighborhood has the best of both worlds. To attract new locals, New Rochelle is getting a facelift. New structures are being added as the city prepares for an influx of new residents."
Calling the housing eclectic, Capaldi says there’s a healthy mix of turn-of-the-century Victorians, 1970s split levels and colonial revival homes. Housing prices in the community range from $128,000 to $2.8 million and the average home value is $842,000. The average home size in the area is 1,372 square feet; the average lot size is 8,700 square feet. Some lots, as Capaldi says, may be smaller. “Residents don’t need big lots because everything is walkable.” She adds that the most distinctive attribute of the neighborhood is its walkability. “It’s unique to walk to New Rochelle and Larchmont,” she explains. The community is close to the Long Island Sound and residents regularly walk to the water.
Students in the neighborhood will attend schools in the New Rochelle City School District, an A-minus-rated district by Niche. William B. Ward Elementary School is the first stop for students. The school has an A-minus grade. Albert Leonard Middle School is also an A-minus-rated school. New Rochelle High School, situated on a lakeshore, has a working clock tower, planetarium and television station. The structure is a French-Gothic-style facility. The school is rated a B-plus by Niche. Iona University is also local to Sun Haven/Homestead Park.
Capaldi says one of the biggest draws to the community is the spectacular parks. Linked to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s is Glen Island Park. Initially, the 105-acre park consisted of a zoo, museum and beach. The site is also home to Glen Island Castle, which served as a beer garden between 1880 and 1890. Sightseers get great Long Island and New York City views from the park. The wooden pedestrian bridges connect the islands associated with Joe Curtis Five Islands Park. The park is a popular fishing hole for locals. Clifford Island features hiking trails, lush greenery and a picnic area.
Foodies in the community gather at Maria, which earned Michelin awards in 2020, 2021 and 2022. “It’s the best Italian food you will ever have,” Capaldi says. Harpoon Hanna’s is a nautically-themed coffee shop with stunningly bright murals in the dining area. Locals flock to Chickens Gone Wild, which serves several chicken dishes and comfort food. Home chefs will find all the meal ingredients at the ShopRite of New Rochelle, located off Palmer Avenue.
Besides being walkable, the neighborhood is local to mass transit. New Rochelle and Larchmont commuter rail stations are a short walk or a five-minute drive and are part of the Metro-North New Haven line. The New Rochelle station is a hub that connects travelers to Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Boston. Residents who want to brave the 25-mile drive to New York City can expect to spend 60 minutes in their cars.
The CAP Index crime score is a 3 out of 10, which is lower than the national rate.
The event scene in New Rochelle is very vibrant. Whether it is the annual Mac and Cheese Festival or the Margarita Rumble, to the yearly EarthFest, residents will find lots to do in their spare time. A favorite event for visitors and residents alike is visiting the Huguenot Burial Ground at Trinity-St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. There are tombstones in the cemetery that date back to 1750 and some stones are inscribed in French.
Diana Schwatka
Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
(914) 281-2467
30 Total Sales
1 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$1,675,200 Price
Miriam Morrow
Keller Williams NY Realty
(914) 281-2416
65 Total Sales
2 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$395K - $518K Price Range
Barbara O'Connell
Coldwell Banker Realty
(914) 313-8367
40 Total Sales
1 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$1,005,000 Price
Elvis Gonzalez
Fave Realty Inc.
(347) 795-4609
65 Total Sales
1 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$429,000 Price
Kevin Lang
Compass Greater NY, LLC
(845) 403-0750
71 Total Sales
1 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$890,000 Price
Farrah DiMaggio
Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
(845) 643-2705
22 Total Sales
2 in Sun Haven/Homestead Park
$865K - $1.5M Price Range
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On average, homes in Sun Haven/Homestead Park, New Rochelle sell after 160 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Haven/Homestead Park, New Rochelle over the last 12 months is $462,500, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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