Yonkers, New York

Yonkers NY Real Estate & Community Guide

A local guide to Yonkers homes, condos, co-ops, multifamily properties, neighborhood patterns, Metro-North access, school district details, and selling strategy.

Explore what buyers and sellers should understand before making a move in one of Westchester’s largest and most varied real estate markets.

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Yonkers Local Insight

Understanding the Yonkers Real Estate Market

Yonkers is one of Westchester County’s most diverse real estate markets. Buyers can compare Hudson River condos, co-ops near transportation, single-family homes, multifamily properties, townhome-style options, and residential pockets that feel very different from one another.

For sellers, Yonkers requires property-specific positioning. A co-op along Bronx River Road, a single-family home in Crestwood, a waterfront condo, a Park Hill residence, and a multifamily property near South Broadway should not be marketed the same way.

City Snapshot

A larger Westchester city with several housing markets inside it.

Transit: Hudson Line Metro-North access, with multiple station options depending on location.

Housing: Co-ops, condos, single-family homes, townhome-style options, and multifamily properties.

District: Yonkers Public Schools, a large city district with multiple school configurations.

Price context: Entry co-ops, two-bedroom units, single-family homes, and multifamily properties can sit in very different pricing lanes.

Best approach: Compare Yonkers by neighborhood, property type, monthly cost, commute access, parking, and condition.

Hudson River

Waterfront and river-view searches are a major part of the city’s appeal.

Metro-North

Yonkers has Hudson Line train access for commuters and regional travel.

Co-ops

Co-op inventory often creates lower entry points than many nearby towns.

Multifamily

Two-family and multifamily properties are an important part of the market.

Neighborhoods

Yonkers searches are strongest when narrowed by location and property type.

Price Context

What Can You Buy in Yonkers?

Yonkers has one of the widest price spreads in lower Westchester. The examples below are general search starting points, not guarantees. Current pricing depends on property type, location, taxes, monthly costs, building rules, condition, parking, and active inventory.

Entry Co-ops

Studio / Junior Options

Yonkers can include studio and entry-level co-op options that may appear below many surrounding Westchester markets.

One Bedroom

Co-ops & Condos

One-bedroom options may vary widely by building, location, parking, monthly costs, and whether the property is a co-op or condo.

Two Bedroom

More Space, More Variation

Two-bedroom pricing depends heavily on square footage, views, monthly costs, parking, building condition, and transit access.

Single-Family

Neighborhood-Driven

Single-family homes can shift quickly by neighborhood, lot size, condition, taxes, parking, and renovation history.

Multifamily

Income-Potential Review

Two-family and multifamily homes should be reviewed for rent potential, legal use, condition, taxes, and financing fit.

Neighborhood Search Patterns

Yonkers Is Best Compared by Area

Yonkers is too large to evaluate with one broad label. Buyers and sellers get better guidance when the search is narrowed by neighborhood, property type, transit access, school-district details, taxes, and building rules.

Downtown & Getty Square

Often compared for train access, apartments, condos, co-ops, riverfront development, restaurants, services, and an urban-style search experience.

Waterfront & Hudson River

Riverfront and water-view properties may involve building rules, parking, common charges, flood review, view premiums, and commute convenience.

Northwest Yonkers

Searches may include Glenwood, Greystone, Homefield, Runyon Heights, Nepera Park, river access, older homes, and Hudson Line train options.

Crestwood & Colonial Heights

Often compared for single-family homes, road access, proximity to Bronxville or Tuckahoe, and more residential search patterns.

Central Park Avenue Corridor

Buyers may compare access to shopping, roadways, condos, co-ops, townhome-style options, and nearby Scarsdale or Eastchester search patterns.

South Broadway & Multifamily Areas

Searches may include multifamily homes, rental potential, older building stock, local services, transportation, and property-condition review.

Transit & Access

Yonkers Has More Than One Commute Pattern

Yonkers is served by Metro-North’s Hudson Line, and buyers may compare access to Yonkers, Ludlow, Glenwood, or Greystone depending on location. Road access, parking, bus routes, parkways, and daily travel patterns can matter just as much as distance on a map.

For sellers, commute details should be explained accurately. A listing near a station, a home with easier parkway access, or a building with useful parking options may appeal to different buyers.

School District Overview

Yonkers Public Schools

Yonkers homes are generally associated with Yonkers Public Schools, a large city district with multiple school configurations. The district reports approximately 24,825 students and 39 public schools, including Pre-K-8 schools, Pre-K-6 schools, high schools, and additional specialized configurations.

School information should always be verified by property address. Buyers should review district resources, enrollment process, transportation, special programs, and any assignment details before relying on a listing headline.

Quick School Notes

District: Yonkers Public Schools

Approximate size: 39 public schools

Students: Approximately 24,825 children, including charter students

Structure: Includes Pre-K-8, Pre-K-6, high school, early childhood, and secondary models

Private school note: Yonkers also has private and parochial options that may be worth covering in supporting blog content.

Buyer Guidance

What Buyers Usually Compare in Yonkers

Yonkers buyers often need to compare more than price. Property type, monthly costs, commute access, taxes, parking, neighborhood, school-district details, and building rules can change the decision quickly.

Co-op vs Condo

Monthly costs, board requirements, financing rules, reserves, assessments, parking, and pet policies can differ significantly.

Single-Family Homes

Condition, taxes, parking, outdoor space, renovation history, systems, and neighborhood setting can drive value.

Multifamily Properties

Legal use, rental history, building condition, utilities, taxes, financing, and tenant considerations should be reviewed early.

Transit & Parking

Train station access, assigned parking, street parking, permits, parkway access, and daily routines matter.

Taxes & Monthly Costs

Property taxes, maintenance, common charges, assessments, insurance, and utility costs should be part of the search.

Nearby Alternatives

Buyers may compare Yonkers with Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Mount Vernon, Hastings, Dobbs Ferry, White Plains, and Riverdale.

For Yonkers Homeowners

Selling a Home in Yonkers

A Yonkers listing should quickly explain what kind of property it is, where it fits in the city, how it compares with competing options, and what buyers need to understand before scheduling a showing.

Position by Property Type

Co-op, condo, single-family, and multifamily listings each need different pricing context, buyer education, and marketing language.

Prepare the Details

Taxes, permits, building documents, board rules, floor plans, repair history, parking details, and utility information can all affect buyer confidence.

Launch With Clarity

Strong listing copy should explain location, commute access, condition, monthly costs, improvements, layout, and likely buyer considerations.

Important Property Detail

Verification Matters in Yonkers

Because Yonkers includes several property types and neighborhood patterns, buyers should review the details behind each listing before relying on search filters alone. This is especially important for co-ops, condos, multifamily homes, and properties with older building history.

Before relying on a search result, verify:

Property type, legal use, and building rules

School district and assignment details

Taxes, common charges, maintenance, or assessments

Parking, permits, renovations, and major systems

Flood-zone status, insurance considerations, and commute logistics

Yonkers Homes for Sale

View Current Yonkers Listings

Use the Yonkers listings page to review active homes, compare property styles, and begin narrowing down which options may fit your search criteria.

Because Yonkers properties can vary by neighborhood, property type, taxes, building rules, parking, school-district details, and commute access, it is helpful to review each listing carefully before relying on broad search filters alone.

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Curious What Your Yonkers Home Could Be Worth?

A home value estimate is a helpful starting point, but the real number depends on property type, neighborhood, condition, updates, taxes, monthly costs, recent comparable sales, competing inventory, and current buyer demand.

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Yonkers Real Estate FAQ

These are common questions buyers and sellers ask when comparing Yonkers homes, condos, co-ops, multifamily properties, taxes, transit, neighborhoods, and nearby communities.

Is Yonkers a city?

Yes. Yonkers is a city in Westchester County. Buyers should still evaluate the specific neighborhood, property type, taxes, building rules, school-district details, and commute access for each listing.

What ZIP codes are associated with Yonkers?

Yonkers commonly includes ZIP codes such as 10701, 10703, 10704, 10705, and 10710. ZIP code alone does not confirm property type, taxes, building rules, or daily commute fit.

Does Yonkers have Metro-North access?

Yes. Yonkers has Hudson Line Metro-North access. Depending on the property location, buyers may compare Yonkers, Ludlow, Glenwood, or Greystone station access, along with parking and road access.

What types of homes are common in Yonkers?

Yonkers can include co-ops, condos, single-family homes, multifamily properties, townhome-style options, river-view buildings, and older homes depending on the neighborhood and inventory.

What should co-op and condo buyers review in Yonkers?

Buyers should review monthly costs, board rules, reserves, assessments, parking, financing requirements, pet policies, building condition, amenities, and any planned capital projects.

What should multifamily buyers review in Yonkers?

Multifamily buyers should review legal use, rent roll, leases, building condition, utilities, taxes, certificate of occupancy, violations, repair history, and financing requirements.

What should sellers know before pricing a Yonkers home?

Sellers should review recent sales, neighborhood, property type, taxes, condition, building costs, parking, commute access, buyer demand, and nearby competing listings before setting a price.

What nearby communities do buyers compare with Yonkers?

Buyers often compare Yonkers with Bronxville, Tuckahoe, Mount Vernon, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, White Plains, Scarsdale, Eastchester, and Riverdale depending on budget and property type.

How can I find out what my Yonkers home is worth?

The best starting point is a property-specific value review that considers recent sales, neighborhood, property type, condition, taxes, monthly costs, buyer demand, and competing listings.

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$680,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 1039612 MLS
Diamond in the Rough | Investor & Developer Opportunity | 56 Hunt Ave | $680,000 A true “Diamond in the Rough” with tremendous potential for investors, developers, contractors, or buyers looking to create substantial value. Offered at $680,000, 56 Hunt Ave presents a unique opportunity to acquire an existing home together with additional lot space totaling approximately 5,000 square feet. The existing standing property is approximately 1,700 square feet, including the basement, and requires a full gut renovation. The renovation will include bringing the electrical system up to current code, along with updates such as fresh paint, flooring, doors, windows, kitchen appliances, and other cosmetic and functional improvements. What truly sets this property apart is the Additional approximately 5,000 square feet of combined lot space that comes with it . It is uncommon to find an opportunity with this amount of land and the potential to renovate the existing home while exploring the possibility of constructing a second family residence on the additional lot space, subject to zoning, permits, approvals, and buyer due diligence. The property has had only one owner and offers multiple potential avenues for value creation. An investor could renovate and modernize the existing home while simultaneously exploring the development of an additional family residence. Once completed, the two properties could potentially be marketed separately, creating the opportunity for significant equity and return on investment. The value proposition is clear: acquire, renovate, develop, and maximize the property’s potential. With the right vision and execution, this could be an opportunity to recapture the initial investment and potentially generate additional profit, subject to construction costs, market conditions, zoning, approvals, and final resale values. 56 Hunt Ave is not your typical renovation project. It is a rare land-and-development opportunity for a buyer who can see beyond the current condition and recognize the potential. Offered at $680,000. Buyers are strongly encouraged to conduct their own independent due diligence regarding zoning, buildable area, property lines, permits, approvals, construction feasibility, and development potential.

56 Hunt Avenue, Yonkers

$749,999
6 Beds 3 Baths 1030522 MLS
Exceptional Investment & Owner-Occupant Opportunity. Completely renovated triplex featuring three two-bedroom apartments, each with separate utilities and meters. Ideally situated on the edge of Downtown Yonkers' vibrant Getty Square Historic District, this property offers a rare opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, and multigenerational living alike. Conveniently located near public transportation, restaurants, shopping, parks, and the Yonkers waterfront. The first-floor apartment offers direct access to the backyard, while the full unfinished basement provides excellent potential for additional storage, laundry facilities, or other value-added improvements. Endless Possibilities. Whether you're looking to build wealth through real estate or create a flexible living arrangement, this property offers numerous options: Live in one apartment while renting the other units to substantially offset your monthly mortgage payment. Multigenerational Living: while maintaining privacy with separate units. Investment Partnership: Purchase with friends or family to build equity and use as a stepping stone toward future investments or a dream home. Pure Investment: Lease all three units to maximize rental income and long-term appreciation. Commuter's Dream. Enjoy exceptional access to New York City via Metro-North Railroad. Yonkers Station is approximately a half-mile away and offers express service to Grand Central Terminal in approximately 30 minutes. Ludlow Station is also conveniently located nearby. Owner-occupant financial advantages: Potential eligibility for low down payment financing, including FHA loans, when used as a primary residence. Rental income from the additional units can significantly offset monthly housing costs. Potential tax advantages related to the rental portion of the property. Living on-site can simplify property management and tenant oversight. Investor advantages: Income-producing asset. Opportunity to maximize cash flow through three rental units. Potential eligibility for Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) financing, which qualifies the loan on rental income rather than personal employment income, Possible tax deductions associated with operating expenses and depreciation. Whether you're an experienced investor or purchasing your first multifamily property, this presents a unique opportunity to generate income, build equity, and own a fully renovated property. Don't miss the opportunity to invest in your future. SOLD AS IS

54 Herriot Street, Yonkers

$899,900
5 Beds 3 Baths 1037865 MLS
This custom-built, fully updated two-family home offers a rare combination of turnkey interior finishes, flexible living arrangements, and exceptional privacy. Situated at the end of a quiet private street, the property provides strong appeal to both multi-generational buyers and savvy investors seeking premium rental income. Unit Breakdown & Highlighted Features Unit 1: First-Floor Apartment Layout: 2 Spacious Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath. Upgrades: Fully modernized kitchen and updated bath fixtures. Comfort: Ceiling fans installed in all bedrooms for energy-efficient climate control. Target Appeal: Ideal as a high-yield rental unit, guest suite, or primary residence for buyers desiring single-level living. Unit 2: Second-Floor Duplex Layout: 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths spanning two elevated levels. Living Area: Feature fireplace providing a focal point for the main living room. Indoor-Outdoor Living: Glass sliding doors leading directly to a private back deck for outdoor dining and entertainment. Comfort: Ceiling fans in all bedrooms, ample closet storage, and updated finishes throughout. Exterior & Garage Parking: 2-car attached garage offering direct interior shelter, complemented by a private driveway accommodating 2 additional vehicles. Setting: Cul-de-sac style position at the end of a private road ensures privacy, peace, and minimal vehicular traffic. Key Value Drivers & Buyer Positioning Owner-Occupant Advantage (Live in One, Rent the Other) A buyer can live in the spacious 3-bedroom duplex while leveraging rental income from the updated 2-bedroom unit to offset mortgage payments substantially. Zero Capital Expenditure (Turnkey Condition) Both units are fully updated, meaning no immediate repair or renovation costs for the buyer, allowing for immediate move-in or top-market rental pricing. Privacy & Parking Premium Dedicated garage space and off-street parking for 4 vehicles total, combined with a private end-of-street location, sets this home apart from standard multi-family inventory.

239 Mary Lou Avenue, Yonkers

$689,000
3 Beds 2 Baths 859969 MLS
Welcome to 66 Murray Avenue, a charming and beautifully maintained Cape Cod offering 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths From the moment you arrive, the home's classic curb appeal, mature landscaping, and stone accents create an inviting first impression. Inside, a bright and spacious living room showcases beautiful hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and crisp, freshly painted interiors. The generously sized kitchen offers plenty of cabinetry and workspace along with a comfortable dining area. The home's lower level provides impressive additional flexibility, with a spacious recreation area featuring attractive flooring, recessed lighting and a built-in bar—an ideal setting for entertaining, hobbies or relaxation. A beautifully renovated bathroom features large-format tile, a glass-enclosed shower with rainfall-style fixture, contemporary vanity and sleek black accents. Step outside and discover a spacious, fenced backyard designed for enjoying the outdoors. A patio provides an inviting setting for dining, entertaining or simply relaxing, while the generous lawn offers plenty of additional outdoor space. Recent improvements include updated windows, newly installed and refinished hardwood flooring and fresh interior paint. Additional conveniences include a 1-car attached garage and driveway parking. Ideally positioned near buses, parks, major highways, shopping and Cross County Shopping Center, 66 Murray Avenue combines classic Cape Cod character, updated interiors, versatile bonus space and an exceptional backyard in a convenient Yonkers location.

66 Murray Avenue, Yonkers

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