Woodcrest Heights blends suburbia with convenience to White Plains
Between downtown White Plains and West Harrison, Woodcrest Heights is known for being a short drive from major shops, restaurants and tons of entertainment. It’s also a short drive from commuter trains for the 27-mile trip to Manhattan. Despite all this, the neighborhood’s hilly, tree-lined residential streets are suburban through and through, giving residents room to breathe and just as easy access to nearby parks. Lorraine Galluzzo, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Signature Properties who has been selling homes in the area for 25 years, says it allows residents to participate in the excitement of White Plains’ growing downtown, “but then they go back up this big hill and they’re kind of tucked away.” She also says the neighborhood has a tight-knit community. Residents know one another, and some form friendships that survive moves away, linking members of the community long-term.
A normal day in the nieghborhood walking along Maroneck Ave.
The Woodcrest Heights community is a small community with a big spirit according to its residents.
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A wide range of architectural styles, condos along Lake Street
Trees often line Woodcrest Heights’ gently hilly streets. Beyond the trees are the neighborhood’s houses, which are far from cookie-cutter. The most common styles are Tudors, Dutch Colonials and Colonial Revivals, but plenty of others make appearances, including Cape Cods, American Foursquares, hi-ranches and new traditionals. Prices start around $570,000 for homes that need updates, and most houses max out at just below $900,000. Occasionally, a newer house will sell for as much as $1.2 million. Doug Tricarico, an associate real estate broker and co-lead of the Tricarico Team at Houlihan Lawrence with 19 years of experience, says there are also condos and co-ops along Lake Street. There’s less pricing data available for these units, but Tricarico says they can cost between $145,000 to nearly $440,000.
Many Woodcrest Heights residents choose to live in condo styled housing all throughout White Plains.
Dutch Colonials such as this home are very prevalent in the Woodcrest Heights neighborhood.
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Dual language programs in White Plains elementary schools
Niche gives the White Plains City School District an A. The district follows a lottery system that allows parents to indicate their preferences for their child’s school the year before they enter kindergarten. Children are then assigned to a school based on criteria including preference, available space and where a student's siblings attend. Children could attend Church Street Elementary School, which earns a B-plus. It’s one of the three elementary schools in the district known for a dual language program, which splits instruction half into English and half into Spanish. “So they learn one day in Spanish and one day in English, and they start in kindergarten,” Galluzzo says. “My grandkids have been in it; one is now in sixth grade and the other’s in fourth, and they can read and write and speak Spanish as well as English.” White Plains Middle School, which continues the dual language program through eighth grade, and White Plains High School both earn A-minuses.
North White Plains: North White Plains Senior High School: It was selected by the U.S. Department of Education as a School of Excellence in 1986–1987
White Plains Middle School is devoted to the individualized education of every child.
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Nearby highways and a quick drive to express trains to NYC
Woodcrest Heights has easy access to Central Westchester Parkway and Interstate 287. The neighborhood is also about 2 miles from White Plains Station. Express trains travel to Grand Central Station in about 45 minutes. White Plains Hospital is also about 2 miles away, and it’s just under 7 miles to Westchester County Airport.
Woodcrest residents have access to many different forms of public transportation in White Plains.
Westminster residents have access to many different forms of public transportation.
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Kayaking on Silver Lake, enjoying small parks and Ebersole Ice Rink
Woodcrest Heights sits on the edge of Silver Lake, which is a favorite spot for kayaking and fishing. Liberty Park offers an easy access point to the lake, including a kayak launch, fishing dock and walking trails. Delfino Park has athletic fields, a basketball court and a playground with an accessible swing for disabled children right next to the incredibly popular Ebersole Ice Rink. Across the street, Bark Park's dog run has a gravel surface. This members-only facility is managed by the city of White Plains and charges an annual fee of $25.
Liberty Park is a waterfront 2 acre park located on Lake Street on the White Plains Harrison border.
Liberty Park in Woodcrest Heights is a beautiful park with even better views.
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Shopping, dining and entertainment in downtown White Plains
Woodcrest Heights itself is quiet and residential, but it’s just a mile from downtown White Plains. “You’ve got everything you could imagine. From halal to ramen to Asian to good nightlife,” says Tricarico. The Brazen Fox is a local favorite for its classic pub menu and bustling after-dark atmosphere, with a live DJ on the weekends. The downtown is also known for its fine dining, including restaurants like Red Horse by David Burke and Morton’s The Steakhouse. There’s shopping throughout the downtown, but White Plains is also home to The Westchester, a large mall with over 150 major retailers and restaurants. When it comes to groceries, White Plains has a ShopRite, Whole Foods, Wegman's and Target. Sometimes, Tricarico says, residents drive a mile to West Harrison instead. The smaller area has a collection of restaurants, banks and small businesses.
The Pamplemousse Project in White Plains makes great food & supports local charities.
The City Center in Downtown White Plains is visited by many Woodcrest Heights residents for shopping, dining and entertainment.
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An annual block party, big events in White Plains and at Kensico Dam
Woodcrest Heights is a quiet suburb, but residents still know how to have a good time. “They actually do a block party every year where they close down the street and everyone brings out different types of food and they all share,” Galluzzo says. Downtown White Plains also has events throughout the year. “They have arts and crafts fairs, they have a weekly vegetable market that comes, they have parades and entertainment,” Galluzzo says, adding that Saint Patrick’s Day is a pretty big deal. “They paint the middle of the street in the middle of White Plains with shamrocks and they have a big parade. It’s pretty fun.” Tricarico says there’s also a big Italian Festival in West Harrison, and about 3 miles away, Kensico Dam Plaza is another major stage for events. “They have cultural festivals, they have fireworks on the Fourth of July, they have the Burger Blast, which is awesome — that’s at the end of May,” Tricarico says. “It’s for Wine and Food Week with Westchester Magazine. And basically, a bunch of restaurants come and show off their culinary expertise and then you vote for who wins. You have drinks there, and they get a very good turnout.”
The Puerto Rican Street Festival features live performances, crafts, &and food in White Plains.
The Saint Patrick's Day Parade is one of the most popular events in Downtown White Plains.
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Tropical storms are rare in Woodcrest Heights
Tropical storms occasionally pass over Woodcrest Heights, which puts the neighborhood at a major risk of high winds.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
2,056
Median Age
41
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$81,425
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$126,005
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
43.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
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®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
38/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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