South Nyack
Neighborhood in Orangetown, New York
Rockland County 10960
Sidewalk-lined suburbs from the Victorian era in South Nyack
Victorian is a bucket term, but it’s accurate for South Nyack; single-family homes built in the mid-19th through early 20th centuries decorate streets with the curving mansard roofs of Second Empire homes, turret-topped Queen Annes and the stately, boxy forms of Colonial Revivals. Sidewalks pass under shady trees to the east of the New York Thruway, while the west side is hillier, more forested and tends toward winding, narrow roadways more than walkable blocks. Both sides of the highway boast properties with scenic vistas over the Hudson River. Smaller, simpler homes that stand closer together sell for $550,000 to $785,000. Larger square footage and lot sizes, as well as high levels of renovation or architectural flair, bring prices to between $750,000 and $1.2 million. To the east of the New York State Thruway, but streets become hillier, less walkable and more private on the west side. Many rent apartments in converted historic homes or in a few townhouse communities and larger complexes. Units in midrise co-ops sell for $310,000 to $500,000.
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Recreation from the Hudson River to Blauvelt State Park
Private docks on South Nyack’s waterfront launch kayakers into the Hudson River; those without backyard access can head to the boat launch at Nyack’s Memorial Park or a few nearby marinas. Along South Nyack’s western edge, hikers have hundreds of acres of forested trails to explore at Blauvelt State Park, which lead to the spray-painted remains of a World War I rifle training range and its underground tunnels. The Mario Cuomo Bridge Pathway takes cyclists across the river, while the Raymond G. Esposito Trail connects to other Rockland County bike trails. A playground stands beside the fenced-in areas at Elizabeth Place Dog Park, while sports courts and another playground are at the center of Franklin Street Park.
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Public Nyack schools and a series of private institutions
Upper Nyack School earns an A-minus from Niche, as does Nyack Middle School. Students graduate from the A-rated Nyack High School, which offers Advanced Placement courses for those interested in earning college credit by taking AP exams.The property near Nyack Middle School has seen flexible usage over time. Dedicated students and novelty-seeking socialites flocked to the Clarkstown Country Club in the early 20th century, its name incongruous with the operations of Pierre Bernard’s sprawling yoga retreat; the native Iowan was an early pioneer for marketing tantric practices to Americans and was also known as The Great Oom. Once the yogis (and their elephants) moved out, the private, Christian Nyack College acquired some of the expansive estate and operated there until the campus was purchased by Yeshivath Viznitz D’khal Torath Chaim in 2020.
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Monthly festivals in Nyack
Summer concerts at Memorial Park and weekly farmers markets draw crowds to Nyack through the year, but the neighboring village’s regular street fairs are favorites for visitors and locals alike. Live musicians and hundreds of vendors take over the streets and parking lots in Nyack’s downtown on a Sunday almost every month through the spring, summer and fall.
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Commuting to NYC across the Hudson River
The Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge takes many commuters across the Hudson River by car and by bike each day, but most are still calling it the Tappan Zee Bridge. The New York State Thruway offers a roughly 35-mile drive to Manhattan and traveling closer to 30 miles on the Palisades Interstate Parkway takes about the same amount of time. Tarrytown’s train station is less than 7 miles away, offering a roughly 50-minute ride to Grand Central Terminal. Hudson Link buses travel between commuter hubs in Rockland and Westchester counties, while Rockland Coaches operate a longer-haul commuter service all the way to Manhattan. Montefiore Nyack Hospital is just over a mile away, and Westchester County Airport is nearly 20 miles away.Shopping and dining in Nyack
Main Street and Broadway intersect just north of South Nyack, lined with the quirky, modern businesses filling Nyack’s historic downtown. Crystal shops and trendy boutiques stand down the street from the Nyack Fresh Market supermarket. The dining scene is lively, full of dozens of restaurants serving global cuisines and bars like Olde Village Inne, an Irish pub that keeps its kitchen open into the wee hours. While South Nyack is almost exclusively residential, the name and interior design of the hamlet’s own Coffee Ride Cafe reveal it as a favorite stop for cyclists just off the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge path. A few houses of worship stand closer to Nyack, including the grand, red and white Iglesia La Mision.
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NY Thruway noise and flood zones in South Nyack
The New York Thruway can be a source of noise pollution in South Nyack. “There are areas where you have thruway buzz, but there are others that are pin quiet. It depends where you are,” Blaker Weber advises. A handful of scattered inland areas and homes settled along the Hudson River also fall into flood zones, so buyers should consult maps to determine potential risk.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kevin Novotny
Kevin Novotny
Keller Williams Hudson Valley
(845) 697-1429
94 Total Sales
1 in South Nyack
$602,000 Price
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Jacqueline Vasquez
Jacqueline Vasquez
Keller Williams Village Sq Rlt
(855) 694-3653
50 Total Sales
1 in South Nyack
$525,000 Price
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Samantha Ortiz
Samantha Ortiz
Howard Hanna Rand Realty
(845) 456-8109
20 Total Sales
1 in South Nyack
$200,000 Price
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Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy
Imagine Properties NY
(845) 448-8966
87 Total Sales
3 in South Nyack
$540K - $950K Price Range
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Haakim Byrd
Haakim Byrd
HomeSmart Homes & Estates
(845) 420-3634
155 Total Sales
1 in South Nyack
$3,520,000 Price
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Nancy Blaker Weber
Nancy Blaker Weber
Responds QuicklyHoward Hanna Rand Realty
(914) 430-0774
126 Total Sales
23 in South Nyack
$290K - $2M Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Frankin Street Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Tennis
Blauvelt State Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
South Nyack Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Nyack, Orangetown sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in South Nyack, Orangetown over the last 12 months is $510,000, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$577,500
Median Sale Price
$510,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$950,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$615,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$368,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
27
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$417
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
523
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,999
On par with the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,091
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,185
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
937
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,553
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$108,693
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$135,023
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.7%
College Graduates
63.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
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®
25
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
18
/ 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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