$1,399,584Average Value$742Average Price per Sq Ft9Homes For Sale
History and natural beauty throughout the Palisades
Palisades is a high-end enclave perched cliffside over the Hudson River, rich with picturesque natural locales. It’s also appealing for its upscale homes and spacious lots, its proximity to the Palisades Parkway and its location right on the New Jersey state line, so locals can commute to Newark or New York City in an hour or less. “People are drawn to the natural beauty, it’s surrounded by roughly 3300 acres of parklands; so the atmosphere is very bucolic,” says Richard Ellis, a broker and owner with Ellis Sotheby's International Realty with over 13 years of experience serving the Hudson Valley. “There are also two historic districts, so it can feel like walking back in time in some areas.”
Several spots to hike or golf nearby
Tallman Mountain State Park is within Palisades, so locals can enjoy riverside views and hiking trails. There are also athletic facilities, including a swimming pool, a running track, tennis courts and a playground. Just minutes to the south, residents can explore the massive Palisades Interstate Park, a 2,500-acre protected green space, with 30 miles of trails for hiking or cross-country skiing along the forested cliffs on the Hudson. The park also features the Giant Stairs, a unique formation of rocks that parkgoers can climb and hike across. “Palisades is also in the town of Orangetown, which has a lot of activities like public golf courses and stuff for kids to do,” says Ellis. Locals can head to Tappan Golf Center for the driving range or tee off at Blue Hill Golf Course, which has 27 holes.
Wide variety of home styles in a luxury market
“The types of homes in Palisades are the most expensive in Rockland County,” says Ellis. The median price of a single-family home in Palisades is $1.8 million, more than double the median price for Rockland County. “The luxury market that I define as homes of $2 million or more is active here, and comparable to other Hudson River communities like Piermont, Grandview and Nyack,” says Ellis. The community is an architectural smorgasbord, with homes built from the 1700s to the early 2010s. Buyers can find time-tested colonial estates sitting beside prewar stone cottages and midcentury ramblers. The community hosts the fabled subdivision of Snedens Landing to the east of Palisades Parkway, and the Closter Road–Oak Tree Road Historic District to the west. A drive through Palisades reveals stately dwellings on spacious lots, tucked along narrow, hilly roads with dense tree cover. Snedens Landing has garnered a lavish reputation, with numerous celebrity residents coming and going over the years, from Orson Welles to Bjork and Angelina Jolie.
Top Rockland County schools close by
South Orangetown Central School District serves Palisades and is ranked by Niche as the No. 1 best school district in Rockland County. Students can attend William O. Schaefer Elementary School and South Orangetown Middle, which are both rated an A by Niche, while Cottage Lane Elementary gets an A-minus, and Tappan Zee High School gets an A-plus. Palisades is also home to the Lamont Campus of Columbia University, with the esteemed Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory organization operating at the cutting edge of earth science research.
Small diners at home, with access to Piermont and NYC for greater shopping
Along Hillside Avenue is the popular pit stop, The Filling Station, serving burgers and fries from an old fueling station. In the neighboring town of Piermont, there’s a variety of local diners to choose from, like Cornetta's Restaurant & Marina, for a seafood dinner with views overlooking the Hudson. “Food shopping is often done locally, and while the Palisades community is not a typical suburban area, you can take Palisades Parkway to reach franchise stores,” says Ellis. “You're right on the cusp of New York City and New Jersey for clothing options.”
Palisades Parkway connects residents to Newark and New York City
Commuters can reach Manhattan after a 20-mile drive south along Palisades Parkway, while Newark is 32 miles south. Both commutes take 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. Coach USA buses stop along U.S. Route 9W, which cuts through Palisades. White Plains Airport is 23 miles east for domestic and international flights.
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Parks in this Area
Tallman Mountain State Park
Basketball
Bike Trails
Grills
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
32 min drive
Bus
Geo Science
Bus
Rte 9W & Oak Tree Rd
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Palisades, Orangetown sell after 176 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Palisades, Orangetown over the last 12 months is $4,192,400, up 194% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
The Joshua Martin House, locally known as the Judy Tomkins House, is an exemplary late 18th century stone and clapboard home that's been sensitively restored by its current owners. It sits on a knoll with seasonal views of the Hudson River, in a magnificent and private landscape. The property is located in the Snedens Landing neighborhood, a historic district, on a narrow, winding road, that
A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL HOME NEIGHBORING SNEDENS LANDING ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER… This spectacular custom-built residence features a beautiful architectural design, spacious open-floor plan concept, superior quality throughout, and is nestled on 1 acre of picturesque property. Offering approx. 7000 sq ft of living space... the two story Great Room features a fireplace & wall of windows overlooking the
Located in the heart of the Snedens Landing Historic District, this original 1938 home has been thoughtfully renovated to enhance its timeless character and bucolic charm. The property retains its original stone facade and slate roof, while modern touches, including a mid-century style extension, have brought space and light to the residence. The highlight of the home is a bright glass room that
The Van Dien-Anderson House, potentially dating back to 1760, is a historic center-hall Dutch colonial home with 8-10" floorboards, 12 over 12 windows, and exposed beams. Interiors have been painstakingly painted, and floors have been burnished with a lovely walnut/mahogany hue. The house features five bedrooms, three baths, an eat-in kitchen, a generous-sized living room, and four fireplaces.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,222
Median Age
49
Population under 18
18.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$123,386
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$151,314
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.4%
College Graduates
61.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
11/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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