Chappaqua, NY
Chappaqua Homes & Real Estate 
Chappaqua is a hamlet in the Town of New Castle, which also includes the hamlet of Millwood. It is located 9 miles north of White Plains, and is 31 miles from mid-Manhattan.
Chappaqua is an affluent community well known for its highly rated school system and heavily wooded residential areas. As of October 31, 2006 - there were 117 homes listed for sale in the Westchester/Putnam MLS for Chappaqua, NY. The average asking price is $1,400,000. Asking property prices range from $618,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1,280 sq. ft ranch style home to $10,000,000 for a 6 bedroom, 7 full/3 half bathroom 6,990 sq. ft. home situated on over 10 acres.
History
The Town of New Castle dates from 1791 when it split off from the neighboring Town of North Castle. A rich heritage of houses, barns and stone walls dating from Revolutionary and older times is still evident throughout town. Chappaqua was an isolated country village until the middle of the 19th century, when it was experienced rapid growth from small factories that sprouted during the industrialization of that period. Since the early years of the 20th century, it has been one of the most affluent and attractive of tens of thousands of the nation's suburbs. Its school system is consistently ranked among the top secondary institutions in the country, and its per capita income has long been far above the national average. Until recently, its quiet roadways were almost devoid of apartments of any kind, and its average home prices were among the highest in the continent.
Public Schools
The Chappaqua School District serves the hamlets of Chappaqua and Millwood, as well as small portions of Armonk, Pleasantville, Briarcliff Manor, Ossining and Mount Kisco. It has three elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school, from which more than 90% of graduates proceed on to college. Education is an essential priority in the community life of Chappaqua. The District spends more than $18,000 per student annually.
Recreation & Culture
New Castle is essentially a residential, family-oriented community with 35% of its area occupied by single family homes. Another third of the land is undeveloped or dedicated open space, giving New Castle a feeling of country living.
Houses of Worship
There are several churches and synagogues in Chappaqua, including: St. John's & St. Mary's (Roman Catholic), St. Mary the Virgin (Episcopal), Community of the Reconciliation (Presbyterian), First Congregational Church of Christ, Society of Friends (Quaker), Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Westchester Baptist Church, Temple Beth El (Reformed) and Bet Torah (Conservative).
Official Town of New Castle website
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