Mount Vernon, NY

Fleetwood

Neighborhood Overview

Buy:
$85K - $2M
For Sale on Trulia:
59 homes
Rent:
$1.78K - $10K
For Rent on Trulia:
111 homes
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What Locals Say about Fleetwood

At least 384 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say car is needed

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 52 % Say parking is easy

  • 52 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say there's wildlife

  • 33 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Oliver Eduardo
    "It’s very residential and still within and around enough commercial spaces. The neighbors are pretty friendly most of the time."
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  • Vj2s7ryfpn
    "Dog owners would like the quiet environment with plenty of space & sidewalks to walk around. Quiet & dainty at night with lighted area & not any trouble or rabid dogs around."
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  • Susanna
    "1/4 mile walk to the metro north train station and 1/2 hour ride in to Grand Central NYC. The best commute. "
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  • Susan
    "There are nearby parks, a dance academy, School of Rock, and Scout Grounds nearby. Movie theaters in Pelham and Bronxville that show a lot of Children friendly films. Cross County is about 1 mile away. "
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  • Tony S
    "It depends what part of Mt Vernon. Best is North, closest to Bronxville. South is a different story."
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  • Aaron Vellon
    "It’s very nice I like the location is next to the metro north is quiet and safe and it feels good to be in the area"
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  • Rachel Green
    "Literally the worse experience, had so much complaints with the community and the people around here "
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  • Lomari Payne
    "Concerts in the summer at Hartley Park, cultural celebrations throughout the year, Christmas tree lighting "
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  • Trulia User
    "Wilson Woods Water Park, cross county mall, close proximity to shopping, yonkers casino and race track, new roc city movie theater "
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  • Trulia User
    "Extremely safe Neighborhood Great police department Great schools. 25 minutes by metro north to Manhattan. Extremely safe neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful houses, quiet neighborhood and fairly close to the city. It give me the peace and quite that I was looking for with the benefit of being near the city. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Is very beautiful and a very quiet place I love a lot and I won’t change neither like to move from here"
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  • Trulia User
    "There is a beautiful canopy of trees over the streets. Neighbors are friendly and people look after one another. "
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  • Alverangaelaine
    "My neighborhood is animals friendly. Owners clean up after their dogs. They also walked the dogs various hours."
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  • Yesyoucan2010
    "There’s lots of parking and it’s peaceful. Not too many kids. Not too much noise outside. Not too many businesses around here but if you go .5 miles in either direction you are bound to find something to eat ."
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  • Yesyoucan2010
    "No poop on sidewalks. Very different from the Bronx. Not sooo many dog walkers. If so they clean up dog poop. It’s kinda quiet here too"
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  • INVEST IN YOURSELF
    "Quiet. Ample parking. Everyone is home at the same time. Lawn is usually manicured. Garbage is usually disposed correctly. Don’t hear about robberies or mugging. "
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  • Matthew.sherece
    "Very diverse and beautiful .... quiet and friendly place to raise kids and get to know your neighbors and participate in community events. "
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  • Mary
    "I have lived here a few years. It’s cute with a lot to offer, with a close train station and shops and restaurants close by."
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  • Kirsten F.
    "People walk their dogs all the time here. They’re even building a dog park. Just be sure to pick up after your dog and you’ll have no problems "
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  • JD
    "The Fleetwood section of Mount Vernon has easy access to the Metro-North and several highways. The neighborhood is safe with many shops within walking distance. There’s only one playground, which is right off the entrance to a highway that is less than ideal. "
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  • Jacqueline P.
    "Great access to public transportation plus all the highways are here for whichever direction you need to go. "
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  • Jenifer C.
    "Metro North, 6 minutes away. Bus available and extremely close walk. Easy access to all Major highways. "
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  • Deborah D.
    "This neighborhood is Close to the bus, metro north the cross county parkway and the Hutchinson River parkway. All for these option makes commute in and out of the community convenient. "
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  • Deandra J.
    "There are many families and many parks. School system isn’t that great, would recommend private schools "
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  • Patrickwancho
    "The number one thing to understand about Mount Vernon is it’s a very small town with everything you can imagine in it. "
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  • Laurie.lilmama
    "I’ve lived in Fleetwood for 8 years. It’s quiet, safe and the location is incredibly convenient for getting into NYC, Long Island, etc... "
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  • Adamsliz1099
    "Would not like People not picking up after their dog and garbage on the sidewalk . Other dogs roaming without a leash. "
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  • Juan V.
    "Commute is terrible. Coming home to no parking. Around my neighborhood is saturated. I can't wait to move out of this corrupt town."
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  • tf
    "That there are many dog owners. And it’s a great area to live and meet other dog owners. There is a dog park also."
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  • Christopher P.
    "I’m live here few years now . I love the area. Fleetwood is safe place, affordable, next to Bronxville’s neighbor . Walkable to restaurants, train station, stores, grocery , shops, So convenient .You will get the feeling of suburb residential but have cityish life style. Traveling to NYC is less than 30mins! "
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  • Tray
    "awesome neighborhood for dog owners and families who have children. but need to clean up after them more"
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  • Tagless83
    "Great schools, friendly neighbors and every convenient Over all it’s great and I have been living there for more than 10 years "
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  • Maria.aneiro
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 21 years. It’s safe, walking distance to Metro North, and the houses are lovely "
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  • Mscardona
    "Nice neighborhood. Close to shops. Good for evening walks. Schools can use some assistance. Not the best schools in the neighborhood unless you go private."
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  • Marisolmontes440
    "Must clean up after your dog. Or owners will be pretty upset. Other than that all is ok here. Some areas are dark to walk. Best is near Hartley park"
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