Rockledge Heights Home for Sale

Rockledge Heights in Yonkers features a mix of older homes and newer apartment buildings, with many single-family and multifamily rowhouses dating back to the late 1800s and early 1900s. These row homes, ranging from two to eight bedrooms, are less common due to recent developments. The neighborhood is surrounded by several parks, including Pelton Park with its sports facilities, Tibbetts Brook Park with a large aquatic complex and a 2-mile trail, and the expansive Van Cortlandt Park offering a 7.5-mile trail and the oldest public golf course in the country. Broadway, which borders the neighborhood, is a hub for shopping and dining, featuring spots like Cherry Valley Marketplace, Broadway Diner and Sin Dulce Bakery. Rockledge Heights is also close to Downtown Yonkers, which is home to the Yonkers Waterfront and Greenway Shopping Center. Local events include the Riverfest, Yonkers Arts Weekend, and the Dominican Festival, providing a variety of cultural and family-friendly activities. The neighborhood boasts high walkability, with several bus stops along Broadway and McLean Avenue, and Ludlow Station offering train service to Manhattan. LaGuardia Airport is 10 miles away, and Saint Joseph's Medical Center is only a mile north. Although local schools have average ratings, Yonkers High School hosts an International Baccalaureate Programme for advanced coursework.