Village in the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County
Dobbs Ferry, NY real estate guide
Dobbs Ferry is a village on the Hudson River in the Town of Greenburgh, between Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson. It has a Metro-North Hudson Line station by the river and a village downtown.
Who it suits
- Commuters headed to Grand Central who want a station in the village.
- Buyers who want a village downtown near the river.
- Buyers comparing single-family homes with condos and co-ops.
Commute
Train times are scheduled weekday trips leaving between 5 and 9 a.m., from Metro-North's published schedule data for Wed Nov 4, 2026.
- Train: Dobbs Ferry station is on the Hudson Line. Scheduled weekday morning trips to Grand Central take about 40 to 52 minutes (median 44), depending on the train.
- Driving: the Saw Mill River Parkway and Route 9 run nearby.
Taxes and schools
Dobbs Ferry is served by the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. Confirm per address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Dobbs Ferry UFSD (school) | $19.95 |
| Village of Dobbs Ferry | $6.65 |
| Town of Greenburgh (town-wide average) | $3.17 |
| County of Westchester | $3.16 |
Full value tax rates are per $1,000 of market value for calendar year 2026, from the NYS Comptroller. Town rates are town-wide averages, and village residents may pay a different town rate. Actual bills depend on assessment, exemptions such as STAR, and fire, library, sewer and other special districts. Confirm the school district for each address.
Brendan's take
- Many streets climb from the river, so the walk to the station depends on the exact location.
- Tax rates are per $1,000 of full value, so I compare actual tax bills for the homes you're considering.
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Common questions
What town is Dobbs Ferry in?
Dobbs Ferry is a village in the Town of Greenburgh, Westchester County.
How long is the train from Dobbs Ferry to Grand Central?
Scheduled weekday morning trips take about 40 to 52 minutes on the Hudson Line, depending on the train.
Which school district serves Dobbs Ferry?
The Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. Confirm per address.
Sources
- MTA Metro-North, Hudson Line schedule (effective Oct 4, 2026) (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)
- 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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