🚨 Land Shocker: The $250,000 Mistake Happening Right Now in Yorktown 🚨May 16, 2025 | By Thomas SantoreYou won't believe what I found on Drive #7 this week.A vacant parcel in Yorktown—untouched, overlooked, and priced like it's 2015—just quietly changed hands… and nobody blinked.Why does this matter?Because that land is surrounded by homes valued at $1.2M+. Because it's got town water, gentle grade, and backs to forever-wild. And because the buyer? They weren’t a builder. Not a local. Not even an agent. Just a couple from Queens with a tape measure and a dream.I walked that lot last year. I begged clients to go see it. But no one wanted to “walk dirt” in winter.Fast forward five months—off-market sale. I ran the numbers last night: the buyer just made, conservatively, $250,000 in instant... 05/16/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 10“The Overlook” – Closing the LoopFor the final day of this Yorktown land series, I chose a route that rises—literally and figuratively. I drove past Huntersville, past where the lots thin out and the rock outcrops begin to frame the road, and up toward what some locals call “The Overlook.” It’s not a public point or trailhead, just a bend in the road with a commanding view—where you realize Yorktown is layered, both in topography and potential.This drive reminded me that land isn’t static. It has history, inertia, and untapped potential. Some parcels I saw on Day 1 now look different in my mind. After ten days of boots on the ground, I can tell you which lots hold water, which slope too sharply for a slab foundation, and which ones might hide stone... 05/12/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 10One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 10Drive: Kitchawan Road to Pines BridgeWe saved this one for last — and for good reason. Today’s drive down Kitchawan Road, stretching toward Pines Bridge, reminded us why walking the land matters more than ever in a town like Yorktown. These roads run through a quieter, more ecologically complex part of town — with watersheds, old stone culverts, and slopes that hide ridgeline views. This is land with stories. You don’t just buy here — you inherit a chapter of it.Some parcels here are large and dramatic, bordered by old farms or conservation tracts. Others are thin, oddly shaped, or appear “unbuildable” — until you get out of the car and realize they’re diamonds in the rough. We passed one lot with a creek at t... 05/12/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 9Drive: Baptist Church Road to Mohansic AvenueToday’s drive was about proximity — to Taconic Parkway, to schools, to FDR State Park. This is transitional land, where rural charm brushes up against commuter convenience. Driving Baptist Church Road and wrapping around to Mohansic Avenue, we passed parcels that feel caught between past and future — older homes with deep yards, occasional barns or outbuildings, and stretches of wooded frontage that feel oddly untouched given how close we are to everything.Here, the land feels like it’s waiting. Some lots appear unbuildable at first glance — steep or oddly shaped — but with the right engineering, they could yield value. Others are clearer: flat, well-drained, with neighboring properties that show the play... 05/10/2025

What You Miss When You Don’t Walk the Land:You miss how close the next house really feels, how traffic hums at different times of day, and where the shadows fall from neighboring trees. You miss the subtle slope that could change your foundation cost — or your basement's future. You miss the feel of standing at curb height and imagining the front porch. In places like this, it’s not just about whether you can build — it’s about whether you’d want to live there once you do.That walk tells you what comps can’t. It reveals whether your future backyard is quiet or flooded with Little League cheers, if that corner lot offers presence or exposure, and whether the neighbors' landscaping adds value or headaches. You notice things like manhole covers at the property line, or old curb cuts that h... 05/09/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 8Today’s drive brought us closer to the heart of utility-supported Yorktown — an area where sewer lines run down both sides of the road, and the landscape tells a very different story than the wooded hideaways of earlier days.Here, land has already given way to homes — but not completely. Tucked between well-kept colonials and newer construction are the holdout parcels: narrow but deep lots, a few grassy side yards that might actually be unbuilt flag lots, and even one or two homes sitting awkwardly on double lots, hinting at potential subdivision.Unlike the broader, natural topography of Day 7, Day 8’s land is flatter, cleaner, and easier to visualize for construction. You can almost see the foundation layout already. But that doesn’t mean it’s simp... 05/09/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 7Back Roads, Big PotentialToday’s drive took me down roads I’d usually only glance at on a map—Underhill Avenue to Hallocks Mill, snaking through to Hunterbrook. If you blink, you’ll miss what makes this stretch so quietly compelling. Yorktown isn’t just about big lots and bigger budgets. Sometimes it’s the oddly shaped parcel between two homes, the overgrown lot with a view through bare tree limbs, or the sound of running water where you didn’t expect a stream.One property, tucked behind a split-rail fence and long forgotten by its owner, caught my attention. It’s just under two acres, slopes slightly west, and has an old stone wall that runs parallel to the rear line. It's land that needs a vision. It wouldn’t surprise me if a builder passed it ove... 05/08/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 6“Where the Sidewalk Ends—But the Lots Begin”Today’s route started with curb appeal and ended in raw potential. I looped from Route 118 into Underhill Heights and down to the dead ends that back into nothing but woods. It’s the kind of terrain that reads fully developed—until you start spotting odd slivers of untouched land between backyards, or a driveway that goes nowhere.I parked near a cul-de-sac and followed a narrow trail between two homes, barely noticeable unless you were looking. Behind them? Nearly two acres, flagged in old survey tape. It’s technically “residential land,” but it feels like a backyard that outgrew its neighborhood.There’s an interesting thing happening in Yorktown: homeowners who never thought of selling are discovering tha... 05/07/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 5“The Corners We Skip”There’s a turn on Croton Lake Road that no one seems to take. Maybe it’s the angle. Maybe it’s the overgrowth, or the fact that GPS never favors it. But on Day 5, that’s exactly where I went.The road winds tighter than most in Yorktown, and the tree canopy felt more tunnel than trail. About halfway in, I stopped at a piece of land with no sign, no listing, and no obvious driveway—just a break in the stone wall and a faint path through the brush. These are the parcels you only find when you’re not looking for listings, but for possibilities.There’s something instructive about land that’s been overlooked. In this case: flat sections you’d never expect from the slope, a rock outcrop with serious potential for drama (and maybe a fir... 05/06/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 4Drive: Baptist Church Road to Granite SpringsToday’s route took me from the heart of Baptist Church Road through the undulating terrain of Granite Springs, a pocket of Yorktown that wears its geology on its sleeve. What struck me wasn’t just the scenery—it was how the land sounded. Yes, sounded.This drive was quieter than the others, acoustically insulated by long stretches of mature woodland. Every so often, the road opens up to wide, sloped lots that back up against town watershed lands or utility easements—scenarios that can either complicate or unlock development potential depending on the buyer’s appetite for nuance.A few things stood out: Elevation Is Everything Here: Many lots on the east side of Baptist Church Rd gently rise before dropping ... 05/03/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 3Title: The Quiet Between Cul-de-Sacs: Hidden Depths in SuburbiaToday I stayed close to home — not by accident, but by design. Sometimes the most overlooked land is surrounded by homes people already live in.Between two cul-de-sacs off London Road sits a flag lot that doesn’t flag anyone’s interest. It's shaded, quiet, and tucked behind six tidy homes. You’d think it’s someone's oversized backyard. It’s not. It’s a legal lot, nearly an acre, that’s been ignored because there's no sign, no drama — just potential. With the right vision, it could be a modern farmhouse oasis, nearly invisible from the street.Further up, off Baptist Church Road, I followed a deer path into a piece that’s technically R1-20 — but it feels R-1M when you’re on it. Huge oaks, ... 05/03/2025

One Town, Ten Drives: Yorktown – Day 2Title: The Hills That Hide Homes: What Elevation Reveals in YorktownToday’s drive took me up the ridges that most buyers overlook. You know the ones — where GPS loses its mind, and the roads seem like they were laid out by a drunk surveyor. But that’s exactly where the best stories (and opportunities) are.On Hill Boulevard, I passed a three-acre piece that’s been sitting quiet for months. From the road, it looks too steep to build on — and that’s what scares most people off. But walk just 60 feet in and you’re on a natural plateau, with a southeast view that feels more like Garrison than Yorktown. You could tuck a modern home right into the slope, preserve the tree line, and never see a neighbor again. Most agents won’t mention that — because most h... 05/02/2025

Give me you thoughts on Real Estate in the town of YorktownYorktown is one of the strongest real estate markets in northern Westchester. It has a great balance of suburban convenience and access to nature, which keeps demand high. The town attracts a mix of commuters, families, and downsizers, making it a dynamic market with consistent appreciation.Market Overview High Demand, Low Inventory: Yorktown has been a competitive market, especially in the past few years. There’s strong demand from buyers coming up from lower Westchester and NYC, but available homes are limited. Rising Home Prices: Prices have been trending upward, with bidding wars still common for move-in-ready properties. While not as expensive as southern Westchester, Yorktown has seen significant appreciation. Strong Schoo... 02/24/2025

This Week in Real Estate: Yorktown, NYThe Yorktown real estate market continues to buzz with activity as we wrap up the week. Here are the latest highlights and insights:Buyer Demand Outpaces InventoryThe trend of high buyer demand coupled with limited inventory persists in Yorktown. Homes priced between $500,000 and $750,000 are especially competitive, often attracting multiple offers within days of hitting the market. If you’re considering selling, this could be the perfect time to take advantage of these conditions.Spotlight on Vacant LandVacant land in Yorktown is catching the eye of investors and builders. Properties with access to town sewer systems are particularly in demand, as they simplify development and maximize long-term potential. If you own land and have been holding out ... 12/29/2024

Are you interested in the Town of Yorktown?The Town of Yorktown, NY, 10598, is a suburban community in northern Westchester County, offering a blend of small-town charm, modern amenities, and proximity to natural beauty. Here’s a comprehensive overview:Geography and Location Size: Yorktown covers approximately 39.3 square miles. Proximity: Located about 35 miles north of New York City, it’s easily accessible via the Taconic State Parkway, I-684, and Metro-North Railroad (via nearby towns like Croton-Harmon and Katonah). Community and Lifestyle Population: About 36,000 residents (as of the 2020 Census), offering a suburban feel with strong community engagement. Neighborhoods: Includes smaller hamlets like Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Crompond, Mohegan Lake, and Yorktown Heights. Characte... 11/26/2024

Adsorption Rates for Yorktown and the town of Cortlandt in NYThe absorption rate is a key metric used in real estate to measure the pace at which homes are sold in a particular market. It helps indicate how long it would take for the current inventory to be sold if no new listings were added.To calculate the absorption rate, you divide the number of homes sold during a certain period by the total number of homes available in the market. Here’s the formula:\text{Absorption Rate (%) per month} = \frac{\text{Number of homes sold in a month}}{\text{Total number of active homes for sale}} \times 100For Yorktown and Cortlandt: Yorktown: If there’s a strong demand for homes but limited inventory (which seems to be the case, per our previous discussions), the absorption rate could be relatively... 10/16/2024

How’s the Market in Yorktown NY Neighborhood?The real estate market in Yorktown, NY, is showing signs of cooling down as of August 2024. Home prices have experienced a slight decline, with the median list price for homes now at $542,000, a 1% decrease from the previous month and the same time last year. The price per square foot has also dropped by about 3% year-over-year.Homes are spending more time on the market, with the median days on market increasing to 59 days, indicating a slower pace in sales. Despite these trends, the market remains competitive, with many homes still selling for above the asking price, particularly those that are well-maintained and in desirable locations.Inventory remains tight, with only a modest number of homes available for sale, contributing to continued ... 08/15/2024

110 Jennifer Ct Yorktown Heights just sold for full price! We need more homes like this in the Yorktown, Cortlandt Manor areas to sell! Many buyers very few home for them to buy!!! It sounds like the demand is high, and the market is really competitive in Yorktown and Cortlandt Manor. With properties like 110 Jennifer Ct selling at full price, it’s clear that buyers are eager to purchase. It might be a good time to connect with homeowners who are considering selling—it could be a win-win for both sellers and buyers right now. Call me if you have a home to sell in this area and we can get together and make it happen for you! 845-590-5488 Tom Santore  More than half a century in the business 08/14/2024

The Top Neighborhoods to Buy a Home in Yorktown, NY Yorktown, NY, is a desirable area in Westchester County, known for its excellent schools, scenic beauty, and strong sense of community. Here are some of the top neighborhoods to consider when buying a home in Yorktown: 1. Shrub Oak Characteristics: Charming, family-friendly neighborhood with a mix of historic and modern homes. Amenities: Close to Shrub Oak Memorial Park, Lakeland High School, and various shopping options. Appeal: Ideal for families seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to local amenities. 2. Jefferson Valley Characteristics: Residential area with a mix of single-family homes and townhouses. Amenities: Home to the Jefferson Valley Mall, parks, and recreational facilities. Appeal: Perfect for those who want conve... 06/12/2024

If you are looking for a 3 Bed Room Home in the Town of Yorktown? If so! You should move quickly!There are now only 33 27of them on the market as I write this. Down 6 from 2/28/2020They range in price from $245,000.00 $199,900.00 to $899,000.00 $1,099,000.0.They have Sq. Ft. form 1000 1205 to 2600 4277.There were 157 3 BR homes have sold in the last 365 days in Yorktown.There are presently 20 28 in contract!You should call me right away if you are lookingbecause they are going very fast!The average days on the market is 63 now up to 64 .Average sall price is $452,466.00 $455,395.00Call me at (845-590-5488) to start looking before they are all gone!! If you are looking for a 3 Bed Room Home in theTown of Yorktown? 03/14/2020