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Orangeburg

Orangeburg

Located in Rockland County

$716,060 Average Value
$378 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Orangeburg is a well-situated hamlet near the Hudson River

Located 20 miles north of New York City in Orangetown, the hamlet of Orangeburg has suburban homes, highly rated schools and proximity to scenic parks along the Hudson River. Commuters have several ways to get into Manhattan, and towns like Westchester are just across the Mario Cuomo Bridge, making Orangeburg a relaxed yet accessible place to call home. “We’re known for our proximity to everything. For people commuting, especially to Westchester, somewhere in Jersey or the city, it’s such a central location,” Says Jennifer Sirkowa, associate broker at R2M Realty, Inc. She also recommends buyers take a look at other parts of town. “If you’re thinking of moving to Orangeburg, also check out the neighboring hamlets: Tappan, Blauvelt, or if you want to be closer to the Hudson River, Piermont,” Sirkowa says. “You have a bit of different character in each of the different hamlets.”

Orangeburg sits twenty miles north of New York City an offers easy access to Manhattan.
Orangeburg sits twenty miles north of New York City an offers easy access to Manhattan.
Offering quick access to Manhattan, excellent schools, and scenic Hudson River parks, Orangeburg is a welcoming hamlet to call home.
Offering quick access to Manhattan, excellent schools, and scenic Hudson River parks, Orangeburg is a welcoming hamlet to call home.
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Suburban home styles from the 20th century

Most properties in Orangeburg were built in the mid- to late-20th century, with popular styles including split-level, bi-level and traditional. Homes sit along wide, residential streets shaded by mature trees and typically range from $660,000 to $810,000. There’s also a handful of condos that usually sell between $210,000 and $330,000. Most homes in Orangeburg are not in a flood zone, but there are some properties around Sparkill Creek with an elevated risk, particularly during hurricanes or heavy rain events.

Throughout Orangeburg tree‑shaded streets feature traditional homes near parks and schools.
Throughout Orangeburg tree‑shaded streets feature traditional homes near parks and schools.
Orangeburg's quiet sidewalk-lined streets make it easy to drop by and check in on neighbors.
Orangeburg's quiet sidewalk-lined streets make it easy to drop by and check in on neighbors.
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Students attend the highly rated Orangetown Central School District

Orangeburg is one of the hamlets in South Orangetown that’s zoned for the South Orangetown Central School District. The district earns an overall A-plus Niche rating. William O. Schaefer Elementary School serves kindergarten through second grade and has an A Niche rating, while Cottage Lane Elementary School earns an A-minus and serves third through fifth grades. Students continue to A-rated South Orangetown Middle School and A-plus-rated Tappan Zee High School. The high school offers students about 60 extracurricular groups to participate in, including Italian Club, Aquaponics, Handbell Choir, Science Honor Society, Discussion Club and Ping Pong Club. The area also has higher education institutions, including Dominican University and St. Thomas Aquinas College.

William O Schaefer Elementary School has been a longstanding institution in Orangeburg and serves kindergarten through second grade.
William O Schaefer Elementary School has been a longstanding institution in Orangeburg and serves kindergarten through second grade.
Cottage Lane Elementary School serves third through fifth grade and helps inspires a strong sense of community in Orangeburg.
Cottage Lane Elementary School serves third through fifth grade and helps inspires a strong sense of community in Orangeburg.
Serving Orangeburg, South Orangetown Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1 and holds an A Niche rating within the district.
Serving Orangeburg, South Orangetown Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 8 to 1 and holds an A Niche rating within the district.
Orangeburg students can attend, Tappan Zee High School, which earns an A‑plus Niche rating and has about sixty student clubs.
Orangeburg students can attend, Tappan Zee High School, which earns an A‑plus Niche rating and has about sixty student clubs.
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Entertainment at the Palisades Center and local dining nearby

The Palisades Center, a sprawling shopping mall about 3 miles north, has hundreds of businesses. “It’s an entertainment destination,” Sirkowa says. "There’s a ton of activities in it. Go karting, you can do golf simulation, bowling, the movie theater.” The mall’s shopping and dining options include major chains like The Cheesecake Factory, Barnes & Noble, Target and Starbucks.
There are popular locally owned businesses nearby as well. Sirkowa describes The Rail Trail Cafe & Mercantile as “everyone’s favorite breakfast spot,” and Del' Arte Restaurant off state Route 303 serves Italian food in a dimly lit atmosphere that’s perfect for date night. State Route 303 has more restaurants, too, plus basics like Stop & Shop. Orangeburg is also home to Van Houten Farms, a garden center that also sells local eggs, meats, honey and seasonal produce.

The Palisades Center, three miles north of Orangeburg, offers extensive shopping and dining.
The Palisades Center, three miles north of Orangeburg, offers extensive shopping and dining.
Orangeburg residents head to Stop and Shop for their daily groceries.
Orangeburg residents head to Stop and Shop for their daily groceries.
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Many recreation options, with hiking on the river

Tallman Mountain State Park has trails through the woods and overlooking the Hudson River. “Part of it’s paved, so it’s easy to go with somebody with mobility issues. And a lot of people take their dogs there,” Sirkowa says. The park is also home to the public Tallman Beach and Pool Club. Several other nearby parks, including Blauvelt State Park and Hook Mountain State Park, have more hiking trails with scenic river views, and the public Broadacres Golf Club is also in Orangeburg. Veterans Memorial Park, which is open only to town residents, has amenities including a dog park, athletic fields, a large playground and a splashpad in Orangeburg.

In the summer months, Orangeburg residents can cool off at the Tallman Beach and Pool Club located inTallman Mountain State Park.
In the summer months, Orangeburg residents can cool off at the Tallman Beach and Pool Club located inTallman Mountain State Park.
Residents of Orangeburg bring their dogs to Duffy's Dog Park at Veteran's Memorial Park.
Residents of Orangeburg bring their dogs to Duffy's Dog Park at Veteran's Memorial Park.
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Getting to Manhattan and Westchester from Orangeburg

Orangeburg residents are close to amenities around the region. “You can be right over the Jersey border in five minutes, the Mario Cuomo Bridge in 10 minutes, the city in 20 minutes, and we’re one of the gateways of the Northern Hudson Valley,” Sirkowa says. Commuters into New York City can take the Palisades Interstate Parkway if they’re driving, or take a bus from the park-and-ride lot at the Palisades Center. The closest Metro North commuter rail stop into Manhattan is just across the Hudson River in Tarrytown. Others commute across the river to Westchester, which has several hospitals, including the Westchester Medical Center. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is also just 4 miles north. LaGuardia Airport is less than 25 miles away.

The Transport of Rockland busses provide service throughout the county to Orangeburg locals with a park-and-ride lot at the Palisades Center.
The Transport of Rockland busses provide service throughout the county to Orangeburg locals with a park-and-ride lot at the Palisades Center.
Westchester Medical Center, located in Valhalla across the Mario Cuomo Bridge, is one of the top hospitals in the nation.
Westchester Medical Center, located in Valhalla across the Mario Cuomo Bridge, is one of the top hospitals in the nation.
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Area Facts

Number of Homes
1,401
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
1.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,009
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,302
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
738
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
13,068

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    16 Ethan Allen Ct, Orangeburg, NY 10962

    $899,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,580 Sq Ft
    • 16 Ethan Allen Ct
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    This is the one you’ve been waiting for. Picture mornings on your rocking chair front porch with views of the NYC skyline... and evenings in your private backyard watching the sunset by the fire pit. This beautifully maintained Colonial delivers that lifestyle—and more. Perfectly located just minutes to major highways and 15 minutes to the George Washington Bridge, you get the best of both

    Susan McMullen eXp Realty

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Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Orangeburg Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Median Single Family Home Rent
$5,000
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$5,000
Median Condo Rent
$2,250
Median 1 Bedroom Condo Rent
$2,250

Demographics

Total Population
4,122
Median Age
40
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$80,555
On par with the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$120,530

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
57.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60.6%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
11''

Area Factors

Fairly friendly

Bike Score®®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®®

40 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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