Hillcrest
Neighborhood in Ramapo, New York
Rockland County 10977
Midcentury styles, large lawns and garages in Hillcrest
As a neighborhood built around car travel, Hillcrest may not have a lot of sidewalks in residential areas, but the streets are wider – and homebuyers have a good chance of finding garages. Still, there is an identity based around connection. “Everyone gets along amazingly well,” says Lazer Meisels, resident and real estate agent with Keller Williams Valley Realty. “It’s a place where neighbors will stop by with meals when someone is struggling.” As the old saying goes, good fences make good neighbors, and residents have space to breathe here. “Most of the single-family homes that I’ve sold are on at least half-acre lots,” says Meisels. Midcentury styles are lingering testaments to the boom years in Hillcrest. Cape Cod, ranch-style and split-level homes are the neighborhood’s dominant forms. Prices range from $500,000 to $900,000.
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Abundant athletic options at Spring Valley Parks & Rec
Hillcrest is so suburban that the notion of outdoor recreation may be equated with enjoying a relatively large lawn – but there are public parks within short driving distance. Spring Valley Parks & Rec is more than just a community center. Tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball fields and soccer fields encourage activity, as does the playground and the pool. For a smaller experience focused more on passive leisure, Walton Gould Children’s Park is just a few blocks east, containing colorful play equipment, benches and tall shade trees.
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Specialized engineering studies at Ramapo High
Students can begin their education journey at Hempstead Elementary School, which covers kindergarten through sixth grade and has an 11-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school receives a C-minus from Niche. At Pomona Middle School, which also earns a C-minus, there’s an array of athletic activities, including tennis, baseball, swimming and volleyball. Students are permitted to participate at the high school level after passing a test. Ramapo High is a B-minus school known for its University Program in Engineering, where students get on track to study engineering in college.
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Commuters benefit from two parkways and Interstate 287
The most immediate major roadway for Hillcrest is the Palisades Interstate Parkway, which curves along the east side, soon merging with Interstate 287 to the south. Commuters can choose to take the Palisades to New York City, or make the trek through the Garden State Parkway via 287, but it’s roughly an 80-minute journey either way to Lower Manhattan. Within the neighborhood, residents can catch buses on Main Street, near the Hillcrest Shopping Center.Locally owned Latin American eateries define the dining scene
Around the intersection of Main Street and Eckerson Road, residents will find a pocket of retail called the Hillcrest Shopping Center. Key Foods Supermarket provides a grocery stop, surrounded by a host of eateries that lean toward Latin American cuisine. By driving just a few streets south from here, residents will find Spring Valley Supermarket next to a Family Dollar. In the same parking lot is a permanently stationed food truck called Loco Fries, which, as the name suggests, is all about topping fries with fried plantains, grilled steak or chicken and sauces. Overall, it’s a tightknit retail scene centered around strip malls, but it exudes local flavor, keeping chains to a minimum. Bigger experiences are available at Central Crossings Shopping Mall, which has Costco, Target and Lowe’s.
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Written By
Paul Spencer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Anthony Gnagnarelli
Anthony Gnagnarelli
Responds QuicklyKeller Williams Valley Realty
(845) 327-1693
95 Total Sales
2 in Hillcrest
$462K - $676K Price Range
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Erin Connolly
Erin Connolly
Artisan Realty
(845) 413-2704
212 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$870,000 Price
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Milton Katcher
Milton Katcher
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX Prime Properties
(845) 393-6001
42 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$650,000 Price
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Noemi Morales Barile
Noemi Morales Barile
Coldwell Banker Realty
(845) 682-5265
100 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$415,000 Price
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Alexandra Zinko
Alexandra Zinko
Responds QuicklyCentury 21 Realty Center
(845) 263-3593
32 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$870,000 Price
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Arduino Colomban
Arduino Colomban
Responds QuicklySKYLER REALTY LLC
(845) 547-7904
36 Total Sales
1 in Hillcrest
$650,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 3rd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sandybrook Town Park
Willow Tree Park
Orchard Hills Park
Germonds Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Eugene Levy Memorial Park
- Bike Trails
- Pickleball
- Multi-Purpose Field
Nanuet Sports Grounds and Trail
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Spring Valley Parks & Rec
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Hillcrest | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, Ramapo sell after 72 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, Ramapo over the last 12 months is $820,000, up 16% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$804,999
Median Sale Price
$820,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$820,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$439
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,638
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1961
Months of Supply
3.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,709
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,814
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 1512 - 2pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,798
Median Age
35
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$118,434
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.1%
% Population in Labor Force
69.2%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
39
/ 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.
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