09/04/2026
August 2026 | Northwest Westchester / Hudson River Market Recap
The August numbers tell a compelling story for the Hudson River communities of Northwest Westchester. While each school district is behaving a little differently, the overall theme is clear: buyer demand remains healthy, sales activity has improved in several markets, and home values continue to show strength.
Across the six markets shown, 99 single-family homes sold during August, with particularly strong year-over-year sales gains in Hendrick Hudson (+137.5%), Briarcliff Manor (+71.4%), Yorktown (+38.9%), and Ossining (+30.8%).
Median sale prices were also higher year-over-year in five of the six markets:
* Briarcliff Manor: $1,615,000 — +26.7%
* Croton-Harmon: $1,035,000 — +37.6%
* Yorktown: $880,000 — +18.9%
* Hendrick Hudson: $785,000 — +13.8%
* Ossining: $763,000 — +4.5%
* Lakeland (Westchester): $700,000 — +7.7%
One of the biggest changes is inventory. More homes came to market in several areas, including Hendrick Hudson (+100%), Briarcliff Manor (+75%), Yorktown (+65.2%), and Lakeland (+32%). That’s welcome news for buyers who have been dealing with limited choices.
Croton-Harmon stands out as the exception: just 8 homes came to market, down 46.7%, while its August median sale price jumped 37.6% to $1.035 million. Because these are relatively small local markets, monthly percentage swings can be exaggerated by the mix and number of homes closing, so the longer-term trend matters too.
The takeaway
The Hudson River corridor remains a strong and active real estate market. Buyers are seeing more opportunities in several communities, but increased inventory has not translated into falling prices. In many areas, we’re seeing more listings, more sales and higher median prices at the same time.
For sellers, that means pricing and presentation still matter enormously. For buyers, additional inventory creates opportunity—but desirable, well-priced homes can still attract significant competition. Current market data also characterize both Croton-on-Hudson and Ossining as highly competitive markets.
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