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What You Need To Know About Cortlandt, NY
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Cortlandt is a town located in the northwestern corner of Westchester County at the eastern end of Bear Mountain Bridge. In fact, the Bear Mountain Bridge Road, which spans three miles to a Tudor Revival-style former toll house in Cortlandt, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cortlandt is bordered on the west by the Hudson River, and it sits about 50 miles from New York City. It is also very close to neighboring Yorktown.

Thinking about buying a home in Cortlandt?

There are many reasons why those looking to purchase a home would stop by Cortlandt during the hunt.

With the Hudson River to the west, the New York City Watershed Lands, numerous wooded lands, steep slopes, wetlands and streams, Cortlandt offers a rural paradise outside of the city. A small portion of the Appalachian Trail also runs through the town, the only section of the trail in Westchester County.

If you’re thinking about schools as a reason to purchase a home in Cortlandt, you may already know that the Hendrick Hudson School District is highly rated for its academics, extracurricular activities, and college prep programs.

Cortlandt is rich in Revolutionary War history. George Washington used the town’s strategic position to cross into Yorktown, VA in 1781. Additionally, The Van Cortlandt Upper Manor House, which was part of the estate of Stephanus Van Cortlandt, the colonial aristocrat and patron who owned nearly all of northern Westchester County in the late 17th century, is located in the town.

Because Cortlandt has a lot to offer those looking to buy a home in the area, the home, and rental market can be quite competitive. GNL Realty understands the Cortlandt Real Estate market and is prepared to help you find a home or rental that works for you.

Thinking about selling a home in Cortlandt?

Putting your home on the market in Cortlandt and ready for what’s next? Finding potential buyers who want what Cortlandt has to offer shouldn’t be too difficult.

In fact, here’s a short list of what the town offers would-be buyers of your home:

An under one-hour commute to New York City
Highly rated public school systems prepare students for college and beyond
Proximity to Hudson River on west side
A rural and peaceful atmosphere
An educational town history

Even with all that Cortlandt has going for it, you should interview at least three real estate agents/brokers who know the area well and have a track record to prove it. Invite one of GNL Realty’s Agents to present a marketing plan to sell your Cortlandt home. Invite us here.