Town of Stony Point, Rockland County
Stony Point, NY real estate guide
Stony Point is the northernmost town in Rockland County, along the Hudson River between Haverstraw and the Bear Mountain area. Route 9W runs through the town, and it includes hamlets such as Stony Point and Tomkins Cove.
Who it suits
- Commuters who drive, or who take a Rockland Coaches bus to Port Authority from the Stony Point park and ride.
- Grand Central commuters willing to drive to the Haverstraw ferry and connect to Metro-North in Ossining.
- Buyers looking mainly at single-family homes, with some condos and townhouses.
Commute
- Train: there's no train station in Stony Point.
- Ferry to Metro-North: NY Waterway runs a weekday ferry from Haverstraw to Ossining, about a 15-minute crossing. Morning departures from Haverstraw are scheduled from 5:46 to 8:42 a.m., and a one-way adult fare is $4.75. From Ossining, weekday morning Hudson Line trains to Grand Central are scheduled at about 48 to 69 minutes (typical 58).
- Bus to Manhattan: Coach USA lists a Stony Point park and ride on the east side of Route 9W, just north of Washburn Lane, served by Rockland Coaches routes including 11A and 9W. Route 11AT is scheduled at about 2 hours from Route 9W and Washburn Lane to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
- Local bus: Transport of Rockland route 94 runs from Spring Valley through Stony Point to Tomkins Cove, and route 97 runs weekday rush hours from Stony Point through Haverstraw and the Palisades Center to Tappan.
- Driving: Route 9W runs north to the Bear Mountain Bridge and south toward Haverstraw and Nyack. The Palisades Interstate Parkway and the Thruway (I-87/I-287) are the main routes toward New York City and New Jersey.
Taxes and schools
Stony Point is in the North Rockland Central School District (officially the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District). Confirm the district for each address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| North Rockland CSD (Haverstraw-Stony Point CSD), Stony Point portion (school) | $18.80 |
| Town of Stony Point | $5.82 |
| 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
- With no train station in town, I suggest timing the drive to the ferry or the park and ride from the specific house at rush hour.
- Homes near the river and along Route 9W can feel different from those on the wooded roads to the west, so it's worth driving both areas.
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Common questions
What county is Stony Point in?
Stony Point is a town in Rockland County, New York, and the county's northernmost town.
Is there a train station in Stony Point?
No. Grand Central commuters often take the NY Waterway ferry from Haverstraw to Ossining and connect to Metro-North. Others take Rockland Coaches buses to Port Authority or drive.
Which school district serves Stony Point?
The North Rockland Central School District, officially named the Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District. Confirm the district for a specific address.
Is there a bus from Stony Point to New York City?
Yes. Coach USA lists Rockland Coaches service from the Stony Point park and ride on Route 9W to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Check the current timetable for your trip.
Sources
- NY Waterway, Haverstraw to Ossining ferry route and weekday schedule (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- MTA Metro-North GTFS schedule data, weekday schedule for Wed Nov 4, 2026 (trains leaving 5 to 9 a.m. for Grand Central) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- Coach USA, Rockland Coaches commuter and park and ride locations (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- Coach USA, Route 11T and 11AT schedule (Stony Point to Port Authority) (checked Nov 2, 2026)
- Rockland County, Transport of Rockland (TOR) routes 94 and 97 (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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