Ardsley

Ardsley NY Real Estate and Homes for Sale

Despite being totally landlocked, the village of Ardsley is referred to locally as one of Westchester’s river towns (along with the villages of Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, and Dobbs Ferry). Located within the town of Greenburgh, Ardsley, at first glance, is a low-key community, but there’s just something about this neighborhood that makes it so popular among homebuyers.

Once called Ashford, the village of Ardsley was originally settled by a branch of the Algonquin nation’s Mohican tribe called the Weckqueskecks. A group of English and Dutch colonizers arrived in the late 17th century and the land then became part of Philipsburg or Philipse Manor, which was owned by thePhilipse family. The land changed hands once again as Frederick Philipse, a royalist, fled to Britain during the Revolution. The 19th century saw progress in Ardsley and the village was finally incorporated in 1896.

Housing Options

Ardsley offers a special kind of comfort to its residents, and the community’s mix of housing options definitely contribute to that signature Ardsley welcome. Within tree-lined neighborhoods as well as the business district, you’ll find condominiums and single-family homes. Small clusters of large and luxurious Colonials still stand in select areas of the neighborhood, while some of these old properties have been split into smaller parcels of land.

A High Performing School District

Perhaps Ardsley’s most attractive draw is its highly rated and top-performing school district. The Ardsley Union Free School District serves approximately 2, 300 students (including those from other municipalities). Ardsley High School’s stellar performance in educating its students has received constant praise and recognition. Special education students are not forgotten and are part of the district’s priorities; 96 percent of special education children are taught by Ardsley’s school district unlike most of the county, which chooses to send their students to Board of Cooperative Services schools.

Recreation options and sport programs are located well within the reach of all neighborhoods. There are lighted playing courts and fields for various sports, as well as a playground, a picnic area, and a skateboard park. Ardsley also supports its local arts community and is part of the Rivertowns Arts Council, which was established with the three other river towns.