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Suburban Ward Acres has access to recreation, shopping and transportation
Ward Acres in New Rochelle combines natural scenery with convenience. “It’s a combination where you’re not far from New York City, and you’re close to nature,” says Ilene Bellovin, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices who has been working in the area for 15 years. “You’re close to everything. It’s just a lovely area.” Ward Acres is a quiet pocket in New Rochelle, far from the bustle of downtown yet still close to recreation, shopping, dining and transportation. Ward Acres sits beside Ward Acres Park, a 62-acre wooded area with a dog park and a community garden. Shopping and dining are a mile away at the Quaker Ridge Shopping Center or 3 miles away at the Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center in Scarsdale. The primary source of transportation is Hutchinson River Parkway, which leads to New York City, 25 miles south, and Stamford, Connecticut, 18 miles away.
Hiking, boating and baseball in New Rochelle city parks
“Proximity to this park was a strong deciding factor in our choice to move into this house and into this neighborhood about eight years ago,” says Steve Candenhead, a member of the Ward Acres Conservancy, Inc. “The Paws Place dog park, the community garden, the history and the trails are some of the park's main attractions." He said the park also hosts community events. "This year's big event is an ecology-themed festival. ... Last fall, we held a Halloween costume parade and contest for dogs and their humans.” Trails throughout Ward Acres Park pass old stone walls and a 1906 barn complex. The complex was used as a haunted house in the early 2000s, but is now deemed unsafe and will be dismantled. The city will leave its stone foundations as a reminder of its history as a horse farm. Across the street, Pinebrook Park has a baseball field, hard-top basketball courts and a shaded playground. During the summer, residents visit waterside parks and boat clubs near the southern end of New Rochelle, 5 miles away.
Ward Acres Park in Ward Acres has a great dog park called Paws Place.
Ward Acres Park in Ward Acres has a community garden.
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Nearby shopping centers and farm fresh produce
Cherry Lawn Farm has served the area for over 75 years and offers farm fresh produce, a garden center and goods from its bakery and deli. Simply the Best Inc. is 2 miles away and offers similar items. Ward Acres has several shopping centers less than 5 miles away. One of the closest, Vernon Hills Shopping Center borders state Route 22, a commercial street lined with strip malls and restaurants. Vernon Hills has popular retailers like Nike, Gap and Barnes & Noble. Trader Joe's is also nearby. Quaker Ridge Shopping Center has ACME Markets for groceries and the Traditional Bagel Café for breakfast on the go. Italian Village Pizzeria is popular for traditional pies and is at The Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center in Scarsdale along with some other shops and restaurants.
The Barnes & Noble near Ward Acres in the Vernon Hills Shopping Center is a flagship location and has a highly regarded food kitchen.
Seasons near Ward Acres is a popular location for fresh produce and seafood.
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Commuters use the Hutchinson River Parkway and public transportation
The Hutchinson River Parkway borders Ward Acres, and commuters use the roadway to merge onto state Route 9A, heading south to arrive in New York City in under an hour, depending on traffic. To reach Stamford, residents head north along the parkway for just over 30 minutes. The New Rochelle train station, 4 miles away, and the Crestwood train station, 2 miles away, are on the New Haven and Harlem lines, which reach Grand Central Terminal in under an hour. Bee Line bus stops line Quaker Ridge Road and Weaver Street. Bike lanes border the neighborhood on Pinebrook Boulevard. LaGuardia Airport is 21 miles away, and Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital is 4 miles away. Synagogues such as Temple Israel of New Rochelle and Young Israel of Scarsdale are along Hutchinson River Parkway and Weaver Street. Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church are along North Avenue.
Common styles in Ward Acres include midcentury modern and New Traditional
Homes with manicured lawns separated by trimmed hedges line winding roadways. Midcentury modern, New Traditional and Colonial Revival are common styles and range from $850,000 to $1.1 million. “It’s nice for the kind of people who don’t want to live in a mixed-use area,” says Bellovin, since the area has only single-family homes.
Homes are nestled close together on the calm streets of Ward Acres.
Larger modern homes in Ward Acres benefit from well landscaped yards and larger lots.
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Children attend New Rochelle schools
The City School District of New Rochelle receives a B-plus from Niche and serves Ward Acres. Children attend William B. Ward Elementary School, which also gets a B-plus, and Albert Leonard Middle School, which receives an A-minus. Students continue to New Rochelle High School, which also gets an A-minus. New Rochelle High School offers a Career and Technical Education program in marketing, giving students a head start on their future careers. The Hudson Country Montessori School is a prekindergarten through 12th-grade unrated private school within Ward Acres that focuses on teaching through hands-on learning.
William B. Ward Elementary School in Ward Acres gets a B-plus from Niche.
Ward Acres students prepare for college at New Rochelle High School.
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Parks in this Area
Ward Acres Park
Carpenters Pond Park
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
20 min drive
Bus
Pinebrook Blvd & Tulip La
Bus
Quaker Ridge Rd & Pondview La
Bus
Quaker Ridge Rd & Broadfield Rd
Ward Acres Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Ward Acres, New Rochelle sell after 113 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ward Acres, New Rochelle over the last 12 months is $344,475, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Great Rental in New Rochelle's North End!!! Deceiving from the outside, this Bonnie Crest split is very spacious on the inside. Built in 1965 and totally renovated, the home offers multiple living spaces, boasting all new Anderson windows, a Wolf range, Nest thermostat and an induction water heater (2021). There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the 2nd and 3rd level including the Primary ensuite
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
645
Median Age
49
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$242,254
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$245,467
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
100%
College Graduates
69.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
44.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
18/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
15/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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