Living in Eastchester NY: 2027 Prices, Taxes, Schools and Commute

Eastchester at a Glance (Updated November 2026)

What is it like to live in Eastchester NY?

Living in Eastchester NY usually means a house in one of the unincorporated neighborhoods of the Town of Eastchester, outside the villages of Bronxville and Tuckahoe. This area, counted as the Eastchester CDP, had 20,901 residents at the 2020 Census.

It has no village government of its own; it is governed by the town. Buyers tend to talk about the neighborhood rather than the town: Lake Isle, Chester Heights, Twin Lakes, California Ridge, Hickory Hills, Huntley Estates and Garth Road are names you will see in listings.

Recreation is a strength. Lake Isle Country Club dates to before 1920 and was originally the Mount Vernon Country Club. Twin Lakes County Park lies in the town, and Leewood Golf Course and the Eastchester Public Library are here too. For errands, Vernon Hills Shopping Center is the town's main shopping center.

History buffs will find the 1835 Marble Schoolhouse, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. One point trips up many buyers: three municipalities and three school districts overlap in this town. Always confirm a home's municipality and school district on the tax record, not just the listing description.

Overall, Eastchester feels more suburban and car-oriented than the two villages it surrounds, so test the drive to the station and to the stores you would use every week.

How much do homes cost in Eastchester in 2027?

The Redfin median sale price, all home types, 3 months ending Aug 2026, for ZIP 10709 is $1.10M, up 24.9% from a year earlier. Homes sold for a median $522 per square foot, up 28.6%, per Redfin.

Two caveats. ZIP 10709 is not identical to the unincorporated area, and only 30 homes sold in Aug 2026, so the year-over-year jump is volatile. The median also blends co-ops, condos and houses, so it rises when more single-family homes sell and falls when more apartments do.

A buyer around $1.10M should expect to compete for single-family houses in the established neighborhoods, and to find co-ops and condos below that figure. Look at recent sales on the specific street, since prices can differ meaningfully between neighborhoods.

At $522 a square foot, Eastchester sits between Tuckahoe's $404 and the higher figures in Bronxville and Scarsdale. If the jump in this year's median worries you, focus on the trend in comparable sales over the last six to twelve months rather than one quarter.

To see how Eastchester stacks up on price per square foot and taxes, use our Westchester Towns Compared 2027 page.

How high are property taxes in Eastchester?

The combined rate in unincorporated Eastchester is about 2.0% of market value, roughly $22,000 a year on the $1.10M median. That is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR, and it sits in the lower half of our 16-town series.

The estimate adds county, Town of Eastchester (general and unincorporated) and Eastchester Union Free School District rates from the 2025 roll and 2025-26 school year, converted to market value. It leaves out special districts and the Eastchester Fire District and library taxes, which are billed separately, and it does not subtract STAR.

The bigger caution is assessments. The Town of Eastchester's 2025 equalization rate was 0.88%, so assessed values are a tiny fraction of market value and individual assessments can be far off. Ask for the actual tax bill on every house.

Even with that caution, the math is attractive. On a similar price, a 2.0% rate means a meaningfully smaller annual bill than in villages with an extra village tax layer, such as Tuckahoe at about 2.5%.

Check school rates in the Westchester County 2025-26 school district tax rate table, and see our Westchester property tax guide for STAR and grievances.

What are the schools like in Eastchester?

Most of unincorporated Eastchester is served by the Eastchester Union Free School District, which has 5 schools: Eastchester High School, Eastchester Middle School, Anne Hutchinson School, Greenvale School and Waverly School.

Some unincorporated addresses are in the Tuckahoe or Bronxville districts instead, so confirm the district for each house on the Eastchester UFSD website before you make an offer.

We do not have a Niche grade for this district in our data, so we are not quoting one. Visit, ask about class sizes and elementary assignments, and read our guide to Westchester school districts.

With five schools in the district, which school serves a given street is one of the first things to confirm. Families moving mid-year should also ask the district about registration timelines.

How long is the commute from Eastchester to Manhattan?

Eastchester commuters drive or walk to Crestwood, Tuckahoe or Scarsdale on the Harlem Line, which reach Grand Central in about 35–50 minutes. That is an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables (Oct 2026), covering express and local trains.

Monthly tickets cost $243.50 from Crestwood or Tuckahoe and $271.50 from Scarsdale, per the MTA Hudson and Harlem fare chart. Most residents drive to the station, so ask about permit parking and waiting lists early; they vary by station and municipality. Your station choice depends on your neighborhood and parking, so check the Harlem Line schedule and the drive at rush hour.

If you work near Grand Central, the Harlem Line is straightforward. If you work elsewhere or on a hybrid schedule, test the drive to your office as well as the drive to the station. Our Westchester commuter towns ranked compares this ride with the rest of the county.

Who is Eastchester a good fit for?

Eastchester fits buyers who want a single-family neighborhood, a relatively low tax rate and access to three Harlem Line stations.

• Good fit: families who want a yard and a house rather than a village apartment, golfers and park users, and buyers priced out of Bronxville or Scarsdale.
• Trade-offs: most homes are a drive from the train, there is no village downtown of its own, and school district lines need checking.
• Watch: assessments can be far from market value, so the tax bill on a specific house may differ from the estimate.
• Ideal visit: drive from a house you like to Crestwood or Tuckahoe station on a weekday morning, then spend an afternoon at Twin Lakes County Park.

Which towns near Eastchester should you also look at?

Tuckahoe, Bronxville, Scarsdale and New Rochelle border or sit close to Eastchester.

• Tuckahoe is the walkable village inside the town. See Eastchester vs Tuckahoe.
• Bronxville is the other village in the town, with a Redfin median of $2.17M (all home types, Sep 2026).
• Scarsdale shares the Scarsdale station.
• New Rochelle has a lower Redfin median of $925,000 (all home types, 3 months ending Sep 2026) and the New Haven Line.

Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in Eastchester and its neighbors. Compare all 16 towns on our Westchester Towns Compared 2027 page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastchester the same as Tuckahoe or Bronxville?

No. Tuckahoe and Bronxville are villages inside the Town of Eastchester. This guide covers the unincorporated area outside those two villages.

What are property taxes in Eastchester NY?

About 2.0% of market value combined, roughly $22,000 a year on the $1.10M median. It is an estimate that excludes special districts, fire and library taxes, and STAR.

What school district serves Eastchester?

Mostly the Eastchester Union Free School District, which has 5 schools. Some unincorporated addresses are in the Tuckahoe or Bronxville districts, so check each address.

Which train station do Eastchester residents use?

Crestwood, Tuckahoe or Scarsdale on the Harlem Line, about 35–50 minutes to Grand Central based on MTA weekday timetables (Oct 2026). Monthly tickets are $243.50 from Crestwood or Tuckahoe and $271.50 from Scarsdale.

Sources and Methodology

• Redfin – ZIP 10709 housing market
• Westchester County – 2025-26 school district tax rates
• Eastchester Union Free School District
• MTA – Metro-North Harlem Line schedule
• MTA – Hudson and Harlem monthly fares
• Wikipedia – Eastchester, New York

Updated November 2026. Figures are the latest published at the time of writing and change month to month; confirm current numbers before making an offer. Tax estimates are illustrative, not a tax bill.