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Moving to Tappan, NY
$644,200Median home value
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About Tappan
Tappan is a historic hamlet in the town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York, on the west bank of the Hudson. About 6,700 residents live in colonials and historic homes near the Old '76 House, a Revolutionary War-era tavern. It's a sought-after lower-Hudson suburb with South Orangetown schools and an easy commute via the Tappan Zee Bridge corridor.


Home prices in Tappan
The median home value in Tappan is $644,200.
Top places in Tappan
- The Old '76 House — 1755 tavern where Major John Andre was held.
- Downtown Tappan — historic streetscape with shops and eateries.
- Tallman Mountain State Park — Hudson River trails and pool, minutes east.
- Piermont — river village with shops and the pier, about 10 minutes north.
Commuting from Tappan
- The Palisades Center area park-and-ride and nearby Nanuet train station (Pascack Valley Line) connect to the city.
- The Mario Cuomo (Tappan Zee) Bridge is minutes east, reaching Westchester in ~15 min.
- Metro-North's Hudson Line is across the river in Tarrytown, about 15 minutes east.
Tappan FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Tappan, NY?
The median home value in Tappan is $644,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Tappan, NY?
The Palisades Center area park-and-ride and nearby Nanuet train station (Pascack Valley Line) connect to the city.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.