Town of Orangetown, Rockland County
Orangeburg and Tappan, NY real estate guide
Orangeburg and Tappan are neighboring hamlets in the Town of Orangetown, in the southeast corner of Rockland County along the New Jersey border. Tappan has a small historic center around Main Street; Orangeburg sits along Route 303 and the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Who it suits
- Commuters who drive to Manhattan or northern New Jersey via the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
- Bus commuters to Port Authority on Rockland Coaches routes 20 and 20T.
- Buyers looking mainly at single-family homes, with some condos and townhouses.
Commute
- Bus: Coach USA lists Orangeburg and Tappan on Rockland Coaches routes 20 and 20T to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, by way of Bergen County.
- Train: there's no station in either hamlet. The nearest Pascack Valley Line station is in Pearl River. On the Pascack Valley Line, weekday morning trains from Pearl River reach Secaucus Junction in roughly 30 to 55 minutes depending on the train, where riders change for New York Penn Station. Other trains continue to Hoboken for PATH or ferries. A temporary timetable is in effect Oct 11 to Nov 14, 2026.
- Driving: the Palisades Interstate Parkway runs through Orangeburg toward the George Washington Bridge.
Taxes and schools
Most of Orangeburg and Tappan is in the South Orangetown Central School District, but some addresses are in other districts. Confirm the district for each address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| South Orangetown CSD (school) | $15.89 |
| Town of Orangetown | $5.19 |
| County of Rockland | $2.23 |
Full value tax rates are per $1,000 of market value for calendar year 2026, from the NYS Comptroller. Actual bills depend on assessment, exemptions such as STAR, and fire, library and other special districts. Confirm the school district for each address.
Brendan's take
- The drive to the George Washington Bridge is short, so many buyers here compare driving and the bus.
- School district lines don't follow hamlet names here, so I check the district for each address.
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Common questions
What town are Orangeburg and Tappan in?
Both are hamlets in the Town of Orangetown, Rockland County, New York.
Is there a train from Orangeburg or Tappan?
Not in either hamlet. The closest Pascack Valley Line station is in Pearl River. Rockland Coaches routes 20 and 20T run to Port Authority.
Which school district serves Orangeburg and Tappan?
Mostly the South Orangetown Central School District. Confirm the district for a specific address.
Sources
- Coach USA, Rockland Coaches commuter routes (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- MTA Metro-North, Pascack Valley Line schedule (temporary timetable Oct 11 to Nov 14, 2026) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- NYS Comptroller, 2026 School District Component Tax Table (full value tax rates, CY 2026) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- NYS Comptroller, 2026 Local Government Tax Table (county, town and village full value tax rates) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
Schedules, tax rates and programs change. Confirm details with the source before relying on them.
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