$1,792,157Average Value$513Average Price per Sq Ft18Homes For Sale
Purchase offers larger home styles
Legend has it that in 1695, chief Pathungo gave John Harrison as much land as he could ride on horseback in a day, which was known then as Harrison’s Purchase. Today, Purchase remains a desirable hamlet in the village of Harrison and is known to be one of the highest-priced communities on the east coast. “Homes typically sell for a higher price here because both the square footage and the lot size are larger than homes in the neighboring areas,” says Kori Sassower, a local and Realtor at Compass Greater NY, LLC with seven years of experience in the Westchester area. Now a community-minded town with spacious, modernized homes and vast, green outdoor areas 30 miles north of New York City, Purchase locals might agree that John Harrison made a good purchase when he rode all those years ago.
Cul-de-sacs are common in Purchase, providing quiet streets and family-friendly layouts.
Many homes in Purchase sit on large, well-maintained lots with open green space.
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Private properties starting in the $900,000s
A bird’s eye view of the residential area of Purchase will show large leafy trees shading the private and spaced-out properties with up to seven acres of grass-covered lawns surrounding each home. You can find 2,000- to 4,000-square-foot Cape Cods, colonial and postmodern homes with attached garages and driveways, some with cathedral ceilings and home gyms inside in the $900,000 to $2.5 million price range. Larger Craftsman-like homes, Tudor Revivals and Farmhouse-contemporary houses with privacy fencing and outdoor pools are in the 7,000- to 11,000-square-foot size range and can sell anywhere from $3 million to $7 million.
Residential architecture in Purchase includes well-maintained homes with classic masonry.
Adorable craftsman homes with dormer windows are found in Purchase.
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Low student-teacher ratios in public schools
The Harrison Central School District and the Byram Hills Central School District serve students living in Purchase, all of which report far above state average test scores, according to Niche. Elementary learners can enjoy an 11:1 student-to-teacher ratio at either Purchase School or Wampus School, which both receive an A Niche grade. As they progress, students can move on to H.C. Crittenden Middle School, which also receives an A Niche grade. Older students can attend either Harrison High School or Byram Hills High School, which boast impressive 10:1 and 9:1 student-to-teacher ratios, each receiving an A Niche grade. “On a weekend in Purchase, you’re usually going to one of the schools to watch your kids play soccer, lacrosse or basketball. A lot of people in the community go to the high school football games—it's like Friday Night Lights here,” Sassower explains. Also in the Purchase neighborhood is The Windward School, a private middle school that’s part of The Windward School system.
Purchase Elementary school is one of the highest rated public schools in Purchase.
Students are the highest priority at Wampus Elementary School in Purchase.
H.C. Crittenden Middle School serves students in Purchase.
Byram Hills High School has great academic and athletic opportunities for students in Purchase.
Students in Purchase attend Harrison High School, known for its academic and athletic programs.
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Country club amenities, nearby walking trails
“Purchase has the most country clubs in the entire Westchester area,” Sassower says. On the west side of the neighborhood is Old Oaks Country Club, a private club with 200 acres of fairway, tennis courts, a pool area and an estate-like clubhouse that includes a restaurant for members. On the east side, Blind Brook Club is another popular private golf course. Families take advantage of the centrally located Purchase Community Clubhouse, an indoor and outdoor space often used for parties and after-school care with pools, athletic courts, a playground and a library. Purchase locals can also stroll through the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden, admiring the different 20th-century sculptures throughout the park.
Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens features art sculptures from all over the world in Purchase.
Donald M Kendall Sculpture Gardens is a community hub ideal for family gatherings in Purchase.
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Shopping and dining along Anderson Hill Road
When hungry in Purchase, head to Anderson Hill Road, where you’ll be met with fine dining options. “People here love getting dinner at Tredici North, which serves Italian-American food as well as wine and cocktails,” says Sassower. A block down the street, you can grab a beer and burger at Cobble Stone, or pop over to Trattoria 632 next door to indulge in a brick-oven pizza. Purchase residents pick up fresh groceries and household essentials at Wegmans, located in the southern tip of the neighborhood.
The Cobble Stone offers beers and many classic bar bites in Purchase.
Purchase’s Wegmans features extensive grocery options and specialty food items.
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Commuting via I-684
Purchase is home to both the private Manhattanville College and Purchase College, which is the State University of New York at Purchase. The Westchester County Airport, a small airport full of aircraft artwork that offers domestic flights, takes up the northern portion of the area. Interstate 684 runs along the west of Purchase and easily connects to Interstate 287 and Interstate 95. There are also several bus stops along Westchester Avenue on the west side of the interstate. For a more scenic route, the Hutchison River Parkway goes through Purchase and turns into U.S. Route 15, which weaves north through New England.
Purchase residents have nearby access to domestic flights via Westchester County Airport.
Bus stops near Purchase College make the commute to class easy for students in Purchase.
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Purchase Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Purchase, Harrison sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Purchase, Harrison over the last 12 months is $1,525,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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