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Tarrytown, NY

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Tarrytown Homes & Real Estate 

The Village of Tarrytown is located in the northwest part of the Town of Greenburgh, New York, is a village of rolling hills, twenty-five miles north of New York City. Tarrytown is situated on the eastern shore of the Hudson River, in an area called the Tappan Zee - Tappan for the Tappan Indians who once lived in what is now Rockland County; and Zee meaning sea in the Dutch language.

Tarrytown is an historic Hudson River village. Tarrytown, which is part of the Town of Greenburgh, is a major hub of activity in central Westchester. Route 9 runs through a busy downtown area with many small specialty stores and a few chain stores. Tarrytown is a transportation hub connecting Westchester and Rockland Counties with New York City via excellent train connections and the Tappan Zee Bridge, which connects to I-287, Westchester's major east-west highway.

Tarrytown has a diverse population and housing stock. Of the village's 5,200 housing units, less than 40 percent are single-family houses. As of November 15, 2006 - there were 35 real estate listings in the Westchester/Putnam MLS for Tarrytown, ranging in asking price from $345,000 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath "cozy" cottage on .1 acre to $2,390,000 for a 5 bedroom, 4 bath contemporary home on 1 acre.

History

Records indicate that the first residence in Tarrytown was built in 1645; however, the exact location is not known. The first white settlers were Dutch and were farmers, fur trappers and fishermen. Tarrytown soil was light and loamy which was ideal for growing cereals; especially wheat. This led to the area being known as Wheat Town, or Terve Town, which later became mispronounced as Tarrytown.

Frederick Philipse, a wealthy businessman, began buying land in 1681 and became the largest land-owner in the Tarrytown area. He built his main home and gristmill in the sister town of Sleepy Hollow. This was his main distribution center for grain on the Hudson. Throughout the 18th century most of life continued to revolve around the mill. However, there were a small number of farms in Tarrytown that grew mostly wheat, and there were a few taverns and shops. Gradually a few industries began to appear.

At the turn of the century the Tarrytown skyline was filled with innumerable castle-mansions and Tarrytown was known as "Millionaire's Colony", the wealthiest place of its size in the world according to Tarrytown historian William C. Gross. There were more than 65 grand estates existing at the time, only a few of which are still standing. Some, such as Lyndhurst Manor, are popular attractions for tourists and residents.

The Tappan Zee Bridge, which was completed in 1955 after three years of construction, was another great turning point in the history of Tarrytown.

Public Schools

The Tarrytown school district is diverse economically and ethnically, with more than 40 percent of the students coming from Hispanic and other minority families. Tappan Hill Elementary School houses pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes. First-grade students attend John Paulding Elementary School. Second and third graders are at Winfield L. Morse Elementary School. Washington Irving Intermediate School, has Grades 4, 5 and 6. Middle and high school students attend Sleepy Hollow Middle/High School. The Irvington School District services a portion of southern Tarrytown.

Recreation & Culture

Recreational facilities abound for area residents. Ball fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, playgrounds and a fully-stocked recreation building keep Tarrytown residents engaged in recreational activities.

Houses of Worship

Religious congregations in Tarrytown include Christ Episcopal Church, Church of the Magdalene, Church of the Transfiguration and Temple Beth Abraham (Reform).

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