New York Real Estate

Westchester County Real Estate Information
Westchester Real Estate

Westchester County, New York, is one of the original ten counties of the province of New York. Westchester County was established November 10, 1683, and is the first county located north of New York City. Westchester was a town within Westchester County during its early history. Since 1898, it has been a section of Westchester County. In the past ten years, many business areas in Westchester communities have undergone extensive revitalization. White Plains, for instance, has undergone vast changes even since 1970. A new courthouse, a library, and many new department stores have been built On the site of the old railroad station a new transportation center, office building, and world-class hotel are planned.

While there are many new buildings being built in Westchester today, there is a significant movement to retain fine old ones, and many landmarks have been renovated to be used as schools, colleges, and business offices. The Westchester Preservation League has worked with both individuals and municipalities to create historic districts and to save worthy buildings.

Westchester real estate offers the convenience of a short commute to New York and the affordable housing of the suburbs.