Mount Pleasant Real Estate

With New York City and Long Island Sound to the south, Putnam County on the north and Connecticut to the east, Westchester County holds the distinction of being the world's first large-scale suburb. Major interstate highways constructed during the 1950s and '60s and the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge encouraged major corporations to build their headquarters here. A sweet spot for commuters traveling by car or by the Metro-North Commuter Railroad, today's Westchester is one of the nation's most affluent counties and the location of many of New York City's most desirable suburban communities.

Within the borders of the town of Mount Pleasant, NY, are the hamlets of Pleasantville, Valhalla, Hawthorne, Thornwood, Sleepy Hollow, Pocantico Hills and portions of Briarcliff Manor and Scarborough. Life in those villages takes full advantage of the area's natural resources and uncomplicated lifestyle, from the artsy vibe, country clubs and lovely homes of Pleasantville to the vast green spaces, nature sanctuaries and dramatic Hudson River views of Sleepy Hollow and Hawthorne.

Mount Pleasant is perfectly situated in the center of Westchester County. This ideal location affords residents convenient access to the county's bounty of parks, lakes, wildlife sanctuaries and the Hudson River as well as restaurants, cultural destinations and shopping. It's a commuter's dream, easily accessible to both Northern and Southern Westchester via a number of highways and main roads and just 30 miles from the heart of Manhattan–an easy trip for those who work in the city or just love to visit. As with most of Westchester County, you'll find some of the best schools in the nation here. Mount Pleasant is also home to a campus of Pace University. There are two major medical facilities in Mount Pleasant, the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla and Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow. The New York Medical College is located at the Westchester Medical Center.

The Mount Pleasant Recreation and Parks Department oversees a wide variety of recreation programs and facilities for the arts, sports, aquatics, special events and social activities. A focal point for activities is the Mount Pleasant Community Center and Town Pool Complex. The department is also responsible for the maintenance of 14 town parks.