New Rochelle, Westchester County, New York
Selling a home in New Rochelle
New Rochelle pairs a busy New Haven Line and Amtrak station with miles of Long Island Sound shoreline, and both shape what buyers ask.
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Sound shore, Huguenot roots and a rail hub
New Rochelle is a city of 79,726 people (2020 Census) on Long Island Sound, settled by French Huguenots and named for La Rochelle in France. Its downtown station is served by Metro-North's New Haven Line and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains. The Thomas Paine Cottage, once the home of the Founding Father, is run as a museum by the Huguenot and New Rochelle Historical Association.
The shoreline is a big part of the city. Glen Island Park, a 105-acre county park, is joined to New Rochelle by a drawbridge built in the 1920s, with a beach on the Sound. The city has newer apartment towers downtown near the station, co-ops and older apartment buildings, and single-family houses in neighborhoods running north toward the Hutchinson River Parkway and out onto the waterfront necks.
Homes in New Rochelle
What sellers should know
Sellers here range from downtown condo and co-op owners to houses on the waterfront and in the quieter north end. Co-op sales need board approval. Houses near the Sound or along brooks can sit in a FEMA flood zone, and the city even keeps a page on properties with flooding issues, so expect buyers to ask about flood insurance and any past water in the basement. Have elevation certificates and repair records ready if you have them.
Watch the city's tax calendar
New Rochelle runs its own assessment calendar: the tentative roll comes out February 1 and Grievance Day is the third Tuesday in February. Check your assessment before you set a price.
Answer the flood question first
Look up your address on the FEMA flood map. If you have an elevation certificate or flood insurance history, share it early with buyers near the Sound.
Sell the commute
The New Rochelle station has both Metro-North and Amtrak service. Say how far your home is from it, by foot or car.
Check zoning before you advertise space
Every lot sits in a zoning district with its own height, floor-area and setback rules. Make sure any attic, basement or accessory unit you advertise is legal.
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Selling a home in New Rochelle: questions
When can I grieve my New Rochelle assessment?
The City of New Rochelle posts its calendar: the tentative roll is February 1, Grievance Day is the third Tuesday in February, and the final roll is April 1. Contact the Bureau of Assessments at 515 North Avenue with questions.
Is my New Rochelle home in a flood zone?
Check the FEMA Flood Map Service Center with your address. Homes near Long Island Sound and local brooks are the most likely to be affected, and lenders require flood insurance in high-risk zones.
Who handles building permits and zoning questions?
The City's Department of Buildings handles permits and zoning questions. It is worth checking that past work on the house was permitted before you list.