6 Things to Know Before Buying in Chappaqua and Northern Westchester

If you're thinking about buying in Chappaqua or Northern Westchester, this market isn't complicated, but it's very detailed and highly localized. The small differences between towns, streets, and school districts can have a big impact on value. I walk through six key factors every buyer should understand before starting their search, from hyper-local pricing and property taxes to why your utility setup matters more than you might think. Once you understand how this market is structured, finding the right home becomes much easier. Watch my video for the full breakdown. Learn more: https://blog.theholmesteamny.com/6-th... Timestamps: 00:00 — Market Most Buyers Underestimate 00:36 — Pricing Is Hyper-Local 00:48 — Property Taxes Vary 01:12 — School Districts Drive Value 01:30 — Established Homes, More Variety 01:47 — Land and Setting Matter 02:02 — Utilities Are Different 02:24 — Find the Right Home #TheHolmesTeam #NorthernWestchester #ChappaquaRealEstate ------------------------- 🔻TAKE THE NEXT STEP🔻 👉Want to buy a home in Northern Westchester? http://www.theholmesteamny.com/proper... 👉Looking to sell your Northern Westchester home? https://blog.theholmesteamny.com/home... 👉Sign Up for My Video e-Newsletter https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/si... 🔻ABOUT US🔻 Edward “Ted” Holmes is a Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and founder of The Holmes Team at William Raveis Real Estate, specializing in residential, luxury, and commercial real estate across Chappaqua and Northern Westchester County, NY. Licensed for 25 years, Ted has closed approximately 456 transactions, averaging 25 transactions and $20M annually, with an average sale price of $1M. He has been consistently ranked among the top producing agents in New York State for William Raveis, earning the Chairman’s Elite Award from 2015–2024, including Top 5 statewide rankings and recognition as Westchester Magazine’s 2024 Best of Westchester – Top Real Estate Agent. Ted’s background as a former licensed mortgage broker provides clients with a strategic advantage in pricing, financing, and negotiation. 🔻WATCH NEXT🔻 ⏩ Selling Your Home    • Busting 4 Home-Selling Myths: How To Achie...   ⏩ Buying a Home    • How To Buy a Home Before Selling Yours   ⏩ Northern Westchester Market Update    • The Latest Update from Our Market   🔻CONTACT INFO🔻 Edward “Ted” Holmes Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker The Holmes Team | William Raveis Real Estate 65 King St Chappaqua, NY 10514 (914) 548-6179 [email protected] http://www.theholmesteamny.com 🔻FOLLOW US 🔻 Facebook:   / theholmesteamny   Twitter:   / holmesteamny   Instagram:   / holmesteamny   LinkedIn:   / theholmesteam