West Harrison
Suburban Neighborhood in Harrison, New York
Westchester County 10604
From downtown Cape Cods to hidden estates
Residential homes in West Harrison typically sit on a quarter-acre to a half-acre of yard space. Mature trees and manicured shrubbery decorate the lawns of 1,500- to 3,000-square-foot Split levels and Cape Cods, many with driveways and attached garages, that range in price between $650,000 to $900,000. Larger, 2,500- to 5,000-square-foot Colonial Revival estates and Four squares with multi-car garages, up to two acres of land and back patios, some near one of the coves of Rye Lake, sell in the $1 million to $2.5 million price range. The neighborhood also offers townhouse options, anywhere from around $150,000 for 800 square feet to $900,000 for 2,000 square feet.
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Nature walks and exclusive water parks
With multiple lakes kissing the northern and western shores of West Harrison, there’s plenty of opportunity for locals to get fresh air. At Liberty Park, residents walk the trails through foliage around Silver Lake, where they can also kayak or fish. On the other side of Silver Lake, locals practice sports on the athletic fields or play in the gated playground area at Passidomo Veterans Park. “Near the park on Silver Lake, they just added a pool complex with waterslides and a splash pad, for West Harrison residents only,” Sassower adds. Delfino Park is right off Interstate 287, where there’s a seasonal ice rink.
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A-graded Harrison and Valhalla public schools
Harrison Central School District and Valhalla Union Free School District, which both receive an overall A Niche grade, serve students living in West Harrison. Younger learners can benefit from an 11-1 student-teacher ratio at Samuel J. Preston Elementary, which receives an A Niche grade. As they progress, students can receive an even better 9-1 student-teacher ratio at Valhalla Middle, which also receives an A grade. Older students can attend Valhalla High or Harrison High, both graded an A-minus by Niche. At both schools, 95% or more of students are proficient in reading and math, according to the state test scores reported to Niche. “If you have children, you’re probably spending your weekend at a sports game played at one of the schools in the area. Harrison High School rivals Rye High School, so those football games turn into Friday Night Lights,” says Kori Sassower, a local and Realtor at Compass Greater NY, LLC.
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Bites on Lake Street and shopping at Westchester
For local dining, residents head to Lake Street to choose from a variety of cuisines: Aquario offers Portuguese and Brazilian seafood, Silver Lake Pizza serves pizza and subs, and MuraYama has an extensive sushi menu. For grocery and retail shopping, locals go to the Westchester Mall just south of the neighborhood, where there’s a Whole Food Market, a Bloomingdales and a variety of grab-and-go eateries.
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Cruising around West Harrison via I-287
The Westchester County Airport, a small airport full of aircraft artwork that offers domestic flights, is east of Rye Lake, and White Plains Hospital is just south of town. The White Plains and North White Plains RTA train stops are located to the west, and Interstates 287 and 684 conveniently wrap around the community.Preserved lakes to keep wildlife abundant
“A lot of people go to Cranberry Lake Preserve, north of the neighborhood, where there are wooded hiking trails around the lake and a wildlife nature center,” says Sassower. This protected area does not allow bicycles on the trails or fishing in the lake. The adjacent Kensico Reservoir also prohibits motorboats and recreational crafts like kayaks, but shore fishing is allowed. More popular spots to cast lines, though, are the many coves around Rye Lake. Avid golfers might join Century Country Club, located on the eastern edge of West Harrison.
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Written By
Mary Beth Greene
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Jerome Strauss
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Ken Laino
Ken Laino
Manhattan Network Inc
(888) 618-6301
45 Total Sales
1 in West Harrison
$1,751,207 Price
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William Rodriguez
William Rodriguez
(929) 552-4150
47 Total Sales
1 in West Harrison
$850,000 Price
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Sherry Wiggs
Sherry Wiggs
Houlihan Lawrence Inc.
(914) 281-2283
177 Total Sales
2 in West Harrison
$120K - $1.7M Price Range
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Haakim Byrd
Haakim Byrd
HomeSmart Homes & Estates
(845) 420-3634
155 Total Sales
1 in West Harrison
$2,500,000 Price
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Rushane D Porter
Rushane D Porter
Silverside Realty LLC
(347) 897-1846
16 Total Sales
1 in West Harrison
$622,500 Price
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Gino Bello
Gino Bello
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Rand Realty
(917) 746-3007
450 Total Sales
5 in West Harrison
$175K - $1.3M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Cranberry Lake Preserve
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
West Harrison Park
Liberty Park
Delfino Park
Passidomo Veterans Park
J. Harvey Turnure Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Harrison | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Harrison Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Harrison, Harrison sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Harrison, Harrison over the last 12 months is $935,500, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$950,000
Median Sale Price
$935,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,422,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$906,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$257,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
23%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$362
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
889
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1957
Months of Supply
2.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
3,184
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,219
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
910
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
782
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,869
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,500 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 700 Sq Ft
- 28 Beechwood Ave
- Unit 2nd Floor
- West Harrison, NY
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$2,800 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,000 Sq Ft
- 74 Gainsborg Ave E
- Unit ItsFunToLiveInHarrison
- Harrison, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,384
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$147,282
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$167,292
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.7%
College Graduates
51.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.4%
% Population in Labor Force
72.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
4
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 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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