Croton Heights Home for Sale

Croton Heights in Yorktown, NY, is a neighborhood rich in history and diverse in housing styles. Colonial-era farmhouses, midcentury modern designs, and large New Traditional homes are nestled along its narrow, hilly roads and forested lots, typically spanning an acre or more. The area is known for its iconic stone walls and the gateway on Route 118. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, providing a low crime risk environment. Outdoor attractions are plentiful, with the 750-mile-long Empire State Trail passing through, offering scenic cycling routes over the Croton Reservoir and into the Kitchawan Preserve. Nearby, Turkey Hill Preserve features forested hiking trails and panoramic views of the Hudson Valley and New York City skyline. Dining options include Peter Pratt’s Inn, a historic restaurant with colonial and Victorian design, and Nadine’s, which offers French cuisine and a beer garden. For shopping, residents head to Yorktown Heights, just a few miles north, where stores like ACME Markets and T.J. Maxx are located. Hilltop Hanover Farm, a community hub, hosts events such as the Old Time Music Jam and offers hiking trails and farm stands. Commuting is facilitated by the Taconic State Parkway, with White Plains 20 miles away and Manhattan 45 miles away. The Metro-North's Croton-Harmon Station, 10 miles from the neighborhood, provides express train service to Grand Central Terminal. Highly rated schools serve the area, including Brookside Elementary, Mohansic Elementary, Crompond Elementary, Mildrid E. Strang Middle School, and Yorktown High School, known for its strong academic and extracurricular programs.