What should buyers know about living in Dobbs Ferry?

Dobbs Ferry is a Hudson River village in the Town of Greenburgh. Hudson River village with Waterfront Park (playground, soccer field, summer concerts). Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway (state park trail) runs north-south along the village's west side; South County Trailway follows the Saw Mill River on the east. Juhring Nature Preserve, a 76-acre wooded park; Gould Park has a public pool and ballfields.

  • Home prices: $1.08M (Redfin median sale price, all home types, August 2026). Medians across all home types move with the mix of sales, so treat this as a guide, not a quote.
  • Property taxes: about 3.08% of market value, or roughly $33,500 a year on the median price. This is an estimate that excludes special districts and STAR; actual bills depend on the assessment.
  • Schools: Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District (3 schools). Niche grade: A.
  • Commute: Metro-North Hudson Line: Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley-on-Hudson. Train time to Grand Central: about 37–55 min, an approximate range from MTA weekday timetables covering express and local trains. Monthly ticket about $271.50.

Nearby towns to compare: Ardsley, Tarrytown, Hartsdale. Tami Earnest is a Compass agent who works with buyers and sellers in Dobbs Ferry and across Westchester.

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