New York Real Estate & Relocation Guide

Pleasantville, New York

Population: 6,600

Located in Westchester County

The village of Pleasantville is in the town of Mt. Pleasant, and has a small population of 6,600. Pleasantville is everything its name implies. Compact and picturesque, with a turn of the century atmosphere, it is a genuine village of the kind that has largely disappeared from the American scene.

Housing price range is $350,000 to $1,000,000, and with that range comes a variety of housing styles, from smaller three-bedroom homes to larger homesteads on at least a half-acre of land. Whatever your choice, you will find something here to suit you.

The town of Mt. Pleasant covers 28 square miles of rolling hills, beautifully wooded areas, ample open space, and town and county parklands. It also has industrial parks which house corporate branches of several major corporations.

The village valley is bordered by Fiagg Hill to the northwest, Chappaqua Mountain to the north, Buttermilk Hill to the south and Bear Hill to the east. Pleasantville began as an Indian rendezvous on the trail between the Hudson River and the north country.

The Reader's Digest, now physically located in Chappaqua, has its beginnings in Pleasantville and still uses the Pleasantville Post Office as an address and a mailing center making the town third in the country in postal receipts.

The first public school was built in Pleasantville in 1826. The town is now served by the Union Free School District 1109, Mt. Pleasant. Both primary and upper schools have been awarded the national "School of Excellence" designation from the U.S. Department of Education.

The Pleasantville Cantata Singers and the Drama Group are known for their many fine productions. Other cultural opportunities are available at nearby SUNY Purchase, Pace University and Manhattanville College. Close by are a number of motion picture theaters, fine restaurants and major shopping areas.

With four distinct seasons, Pleasantville is not lacking in entertainment for people of all ages. Winter offers incredible beauty and peace that invites exhilarating activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, or the cozy relaxation of enjoying a good book by a fireplace.

Pleasantville, like its name implies, is a pleasant retreat from the city, but is close enough to New York City that you can enjoy a night out! With all Pleasantville has to offer, this should be the number one choice for you and your family. Come and see how this village earned its name!