Historically, the New York City bedroom community of Rye has been the playground of wealthy Manhattanites. In many ways, it still is. “It’s an upscale community,” explains Mary Jo Ann Byrne, a Realtor with more than two decades of experience with Christie’s International Real Estate Westchester/Hudson Valley. “Rye is one of the most expensive towns in the United States.” Like other cities in the region, history is a big part of Rye’s identity. The neighborhood has two National Historic Landmarks — the Boston Post Road Historic District and Playland Amusement Park. The Jay Estate, the childhood home of John Jay, a Founding Father and the first Chief Justice of the United States, anchors the Boston Post Road Historic District. Byrne says the look of Rye’s downtown is distinct. “It’s very quaint with all the old Tudor homes downtown,” she explains.
Rye's historic homes reflect its rich past and charm.
Quaint cottages and grand estates define Rye's landscape.
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Waterfront homes and classic estates
The Long Island Sound waterfront covers a large percentage of the city’s six square miles. Housing in Rye consists of single-family homes and sprawling estates with Tudor and Colonial Revival-style residences. Housing costs in Rye range from $295,000 to $9.8 million. The median housing price is just over $2 million. Byrne adds that any property under $2 million is not a house. “Anything under that is probably a co-op or townhouse,” she says. More than 70% of residents own their home and the average house size is 300,000 square feet. Most homes have stunning curb appeal due to the towering oaks, pine trees and flower gardens residents enjoy as they walk the neighborhood.
Rye's serene streets with picturesque Colonial Revival-style homes.
Lush gardens adorn the homes of Rye's tranquil lanes.
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Gothic-style architecture on display at Rye High School
Children in Rye can attend Rye City School District, rated A-plus by Niche. All three schools in the neighborhood’s pipeline, Milton School — an elementary school, Rye Middle School and Rye High School, also have an A-plus Niche rating. Additionally, all three schools have a student-to-teacher ratio of 10-to-1. Rye High School, built during the Great Depression, is a stunning Gothic-style structure with sloping roofs, recessed windows and dark stones.
The student population of highly rated Rye Middle School is 746.
Rye High School is the only high school in the School District with excellent education.
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Community parks and the expansive Rye Nature Center
Rye Recreation Park is the neighborhood’s one-stop shop for outdoor activities. Passive games are at the park are bocce ball and corn hole. More active people can enjoy the all-weather tennis courts. The skate park at the facility is another feature that teens and the young at heart can experience. The park also hosts the Rye Rocks Amphitheater Series every April through June. The concerts are free at the 100-seat theater and food trucks are available at the shows. The Rye Nature Center is a 47-acre forest and wildlife sanctuary that attracts more than 27,000 visitors annually. The 28-acre Rye Town Park is situated on the shore of the Long Island Sound and is a popular destination for sunbathers and residents who want to spend time in the water. Every Tuesday in the summer, the park hosts free music as part of the Rye Town Park Summer Concert Series.Playland, built in 1928, is run by Westchester County. Rye residents can come to the amusement park to observe for free, and they get a discounted cost to enjoy the rides all day. The park also features a boardwalk. Concerts are held at the park every summer, and the Ice Casino skating rink is formally the practice facility for the National Hockey League’s New York Rangers. The Dragon Coaster is one of the oldest wooden rollercoasters in America. The ride has been featured in music videos and the 1987 suspense thriller “Fatal Attraction.”
From thrilling rides to gentle carousels, Rye Playland has something for everyone.
Rye Town Park is a historic park and public beach located on Long Island Sound.
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Making purchases along Purchase Street
Purchase Street is a hotspot for shopping and dining out. The Rye Grill & Bar menu features chops, pizza and specialty sandwiches. The Granola Bar is Purchase Street’s modern comfort food eatery. Family-owned eclectic boutiques, like the accessories shop Chakarr, line the charming Purchase Street. In fact, Purchase Street has everything from cafés to bars and bookstores. Rye’s Milton Point Provisions crafts memorable comfort food for locals and Longford’s Ice Cream is the perfect place to cool down with local small-batch frozen treats.
Eclectic boutiques, like the accessories shop Chakarr, line the charming Purchase Street in Rye.
Milton Point Provisions is known for its lobster roll in Rye.
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Metro travel into Manhattan
Rye’s Metro North station will take you to Manhattan, 20 miles away. Bryne notes that everyone in the Rye is very community-oriented. Whether it is Monday night fireworks or the weekly farmers market, residents are happy to meet and see each other. “Everybody knows everybody,” she says.
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