Ann Marie Damashek
Compass Greater NY, LLC
(855) 927-3165
66 Total Sales
3 in Harrison
$180K - $925K Price Range
About Harrison, NY
Harrison’s classic homes, modern comforts and stretches of land between boundary lines offer residents who desire older houses, with modern kitchens and enough backyard for a pool, the best of all worlds. “The homes are traditional, “says Christine Hazelton, a Realtor with Houlihan Lawrence who has lived in Harrison for over 39 years. “But what really appeals to people is the land and the space within the homes for the price point.”
Most homes in Harrison come with one or two-acre lots, but there are homes with as much as 12 acres of land among the sprawling estates with well-manicured lawns and towering oak trees that line the neighborhood’s winding streets. “We have limited inventory,” Hazleton says. “Harrison has become quite competitive in the past few years.” When something does become available, homebuyers have snapped up 3-bedroom split-level homes for anywhere between $725,000 to $900,000 or 4-bedroom colonial homes for $1.2 million to $1.75 million. Traditional Tudors built in the 1930s are even rarer finds and tend to sell for about $1.7 million. "There's something for everyone. The homes aren't cookie cutter and there are many different styles," says Jill Caird, a Realtor with over three years of experience with Caird Sobrino Realtors at Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty.
The neighborhood’s Brentwood Baseball Field and Park is home to the Harrison Little League and has a basketball court, swimming pool and playground. Playgrounds are also scattered throughout the community at Wilding Park, Petti John Park and Veterans Memorial Park. Complete with gazebos, grills and picnic benches, Veterans Memorial Park is perfect for summer barbecues. Bring your furry friends to Veteran’s Dog Park, an off-leash dog area with separate sections for large and small dogs that offers annual membership to residents of Harrison for a small fee. Residents can also become members of the Harrison Meadows Country Club and enjoy access to their 18-hole golf course, private lessons and clubhouse. The nearby Rye Racquet Club boasts nine indoor tennis courts and offers lessons, leagues for adults and summer camps for kids.
Each Columbus Day, residents gather downtown for the annual “It’s Great to Live in Harrison Celebration.” The celebration consists of a parade, concert and fireworks. “It’s a very friendly community, which makes it easy to meet new people,” says Hazelton.
Kids attend Harrison Central School District, which earns an A-plus from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 10 to 1. Younger kids attend Harrison Avenue Elementary School, which earns an A-plus from Niche, before attending Louis M. Klein Middle School, which earns an A from Niche. Teens attend Harrison High School, which earns an A from Niche.
The southeastern corner of Harrison is filled with restaurants and shops along Halstead Avenue. For groceries, the neighborhood’s DeCicco & Sons is a go-to for produce and the like. For a sit-down meal, The Greekish serves up Greek tapas featuring house-made pita, dips and gyros paired with a collection of Greek wines. Stop by Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea for coffee, tea and pastries sourced from local vendors and either take your order to go or enjoy it on the shop’s cozy couches. Four miles down the road is Port Chester’s Gateway Shopping Center, where there is a Target, HomeGoods and Whole Foods.
And if the big city beckons, residents are within walking distance of the Harrison Train Station and can easily commute 22 miles to New York City.
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Harrison by the Numbers
27,636
Population
$1.52M
Average Housing Value
47
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$1,542,500
Median Single Family Price
$1,999,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$467
Months Of Supply
3
Demographics and Finance
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Median Household Income
$162K
Higher than National Average
$71K
% Owners
67%
Higher than National Average
63%
College Graduates
62%
Higher than National Average
34%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47″
Average Winter Low
23°F
Average Summer High
83°F
Annual Snowfall
7″
Average Home Value
Top Schools in Harrison, NY
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School
A
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#2 Harrison Avenue Elementary School
A+
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9
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#3 Daniel Warren Elementary School
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#4 Virginia Road Elementary School
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#5 Wampus Elementary School
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9
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#6 Coman Hill School
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#7 F.E. Bellows Elementary School
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7
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#8 Purchase School
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7
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#9 Hawthorne Elementary School
B+
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Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Rye Middle School
A+
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10
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#2 H.C. Crittenden Middle School
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10
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#3 Blind Brook Rye Middle School
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10
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#4 Louis M. Klein Middle School
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7
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#5 Rye Neck Middle School
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7
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#6 Westlake Middle School
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7
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#7 Valhalla Middle School
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7
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#8 White Plains Middle School
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4
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#9 Port Chester Middle School
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4
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Blind Brook High School
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10
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#2 Rye High School
A+
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9
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#3 Byram Hills High School
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9
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#4 Harrison High School
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9
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#5 Mamaroneck High School
A+
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7
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#6 Westlake High School
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8
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#7 Rye Neck Senior High School
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7
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#8 Valhalla High School
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7
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#9 White Plains Senior High School
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6
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Best Private Schools
#1 School of the Holy Child
A+
Niche
#2 Keio Academy Of New York
#3 The Windward Institute
#4 The Windward School - Westchester Middle School
Agents Specializing in this Area
Agent Spotlight
Ken LainoAfter serving in the USAF during the Vietnam war, Kenneth Laino received an honorable discharge in 1977 and began his real estate career in 1978. In 1990 he started Manhattan Network Inc. and since then the company has become a dominant part of the metro New York real estate industry. Currently the company specializes in the sale of coops and condominiums in New York city and single and multi-family homes in
Westchester County. Experience, professionalism, honesty, and integrity are just some of our company’s traits
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Westchester County. Experience, professionalism, honesty, and integrity are just some of our company’s traits
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Ann Marie Damashek
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William Rodriguez
William Rodriguez
(929) 552-4150
46 Total Sales
1 in Harrison
$850,000 Price
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Diana Schwatka
Diana Schwatka
Julia B Fee Sothebys Int. Rlty
(914) 281-2467
30 Total Sales
1 in Harrison
$2,045,000 Price
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Maria Teresa Duguet
Maria Teresa Duguet
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
(914) 690-7152
53 Total Sales
1 in Harrison
$1,250,000 Price
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Sherry Wiggs
Sherry Wiggs
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
(914) 281-2283
172 Total Sales
2 in Harrison
$120K - $1.7M Price Range
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Haakim Byrd
Haakim Byrd
HomeSmart Homes & Estates
(845) 420-3634
153 Total Sales
1 in Harrison
$2,500,000 Price
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