Laid-back living in New York
A piece of New York’s Westchester region characterized by its suburban lifestyle, the quaint neighborhood of Rye Brook retains its small-town feel while staying connected to the surrounding area.
Rye Brook
Suburban Neighborhood in Harrison, New York
Westchester County 10573, 10577, 10580
Neighborhood Reviews
Shopping centers for dining, shopping and more
“There’s a Japanese restaurant, a SoulCycle gym that people really like, a beauty bar, a dress studio,” says Theresa Szuhany, a Realtor and associate broker with RE/MAX Ace Realty. “It’s a little more commercial than Katonah to the north – it’s not so mom-and-pop, but there’s still a personal feel and it’s more of a driving town.” While Szuhany says that bigger stores are more commonly located in the nearby towns of Port Chester and Greenwich, there’s plenty to choose from in Rye Brook, especially in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. Alongside the restaurants and gyms, the center also features nail salons, a CVS Pharmacy and more. “It’s convenient and still has the character of some of the more unique shops you might be looking for,” she says. “It’s a really great location. It's a central merging point for a few different neighborhoods in a few different areas.” Starbucks is among the national chains in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center, as well as the Chopt Creative Salad Company and the boutique Madison’s Niche.
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Architectural variance along the streets
“It has a community feel with a laid-back vibe while still having some of life’s luxuries,” Szuhany says, a Realtor and associate broker with RE/MAX Ace Realty. While the home styles are mostly characterized as contemporary builds, there’s a variety of architecture amongst Rye Brook’s profile. A mix of colonials, ranches and capes, and even some larger homes including brick builds and Tudors, populate the area, some with gardens or surrounded by trees. The price range generally falls within the million-dollar range, typically from $1.2 million to $1.6 million, though a number of properties have sold for between $700,000 and $900,000 or as high as $2.5 million and above.
A-rated schools for Rye Brook students
Rye Brook’s highly-rated school district is one of the biggest draws, where students can start off at the A-rated Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School for kindergarten through fifth grade. Blind Brook-Rye Middle School also receives an A rating from Niche, and is ranked as the 39th best middle school in the entire state of New York. Grade-school education wraps up at Blind Brook High School, also given an A by Niche and providing its enrollment with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10 to one.
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Multiple parks and pathways for exercise
Crawford Park is a perfect destination for a day outdoors, and the Crawford Mansion Community Center within it hosts events. If sports are on the table, Pine Ridge Park has basketball courts and baseball fields alongside a playground and picnic tables. The Battery Bikeway is also accessible in the area, part of a waterfront bike path that circles Manhattan and stretches for over 30 miles.
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Connected beyond by rail and bus
“It’s easily accessible to Port Chester, which has a really bustling downtown and lots of restaurants – it feels like a city. So Rye Brook feels like a suburban nook, but a hop, skip and a jump away is a busy, vibrant downtown.” The Metro-North Railroad’s Rye Station is just south of the neighborhood, sitting on the New Haven Line that stretches for more than 70 miles. The Bee-Line Bus System also serves Rye Brook and the surrounding Westchester region, and shuttles are available to the metro stop as well. “It’s lovely,” Szuhany says. “At times, it’s almost an under-the-radar town that’s sophisticated, still feels nice and it’s low-key,” Szuhany says. “The people there take pride in it and love it. It’s almost like a hidden gem that not everyone knows about.”
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sula Pearlman
Sula Pearlman
Coldwell Banker Realty
(914) 559-7463
20 Total Sales
2 in Rye Brook
$1.2M - $1.3M Price Range
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Peter Raider
Peter Raider
Real Broker NY LLC
(914) 281-2447
87 Total Sales
3 in Rye Brook
$595K - $970K Price Range
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Sheryl Abelson
Sheryl Abelson
Compass Greater NY, LLC
(475) 323-6483
74 Total Sales
1 in Rye Brook
$560,000 Price
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Greg Gordon
Greg Gordon
Coldwell Banker Realty
(518) 318-9548
53 Total Sales
1 in Rye Brook
$500,000 Price
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John Oliveira
John Oliveira
Responds QuicklyDouglas Elliman of Connecticut
(475) 275-9311
76 Total Sales
1 in Rye Brook
$925,000 Price
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Kevin Lang
Kevin Lang
Responds QuicklyCompass Greater NY, LLC
(845) 403-0750
70 Total Sales
1 in Rye Brook
$1,660,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens
Garibaldi Park
Abendroth Park
Pine Ridge Park
Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens
Crawford Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/13/2021
Niche Review
Rye Brook could be a great place to live but its plagued with politics and the local government does absolutely nothing to help the residents in this area. Their biggest accomplishment during COVID was putting up a no left turn sign on a busy street corner. The schools are so behind the times and not even close to being up to date with the latest educational technologies widely used today. The only reason they are rated highly is because many students come from wealthy families with ties into ivy league schools. The village administration rapes the resident by taking every dollar they can. I had to pay hundreds of dollars for a permit to cut down a dead tree and I couldn't even do it myself on my own property that I pay well over $30000 a year in taxes for. Your investment will never be worth it here and there's really nothing to do except walk around and go to the soccer field. The relaxing environment here is ruined by politics. Guaranteed your car will get broken into several times
8/16/2016
Niche Review
The atmosphere is fair . Everyone tries there best to make a living . However surrounding towns have it way better than mine does. But we all value what we have and are greatful
8/29/2016
Niche Review
It's too homogenous and there are too many banks, no where to go to do things.
12/27/2019
Niche Review
The schools are excellent but diversity is lacking. Similarly, neighbors tend to be pompous and not welcoming.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rye Brook | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rye Brook, Harrison sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Rye Brook, Harrison over the last 12 months is $1,285,468, up 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$999,499
Median Single Family Price
$1,327,500
Median Townhouse Price
$653,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$437,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$384,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$458
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Last 12 months Home Sales
66
Months of Supply
2.70
Median List Price
$1,055,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,988
Median Year Built
1960
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,862
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,542
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,067
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
836
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,810
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 271 - 3pm
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Sunday, Apr 271 - 3pm
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Saturday, Apr 262:30 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,407
Median Age
46
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$231,938
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$224,506
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.3%
College Graduates
76.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.8%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
28
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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