Town of North Salem, Westchester County
North Salem, NY real estate guide
North Salem is a town in the northeast corner of Westchester, on the Putnam County and Connecticut borders. It includes the hamlets of Croton Falls, Purdys and part of the Peach Lake area; Peach Lake itself straddles North Salem and the Town of Southeast in Putnam County. The town has its own school district.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want larger lots and a rural setting.
- Commuters who can use the Purdy's or Croton Falls Harlem Line stations.
- Buyers comparing single-family homes, including some lake-area properties.
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: Purdy's and Croton Falls stations are in town. Scheduled morning trips to Grand Central take about 72 to 82 minutes from Purdy's and 76 to 85 minutes from Croton Falls.
- Driving: I-684 runs along the town's western edge.
Taxes and schools
Most of North Salem is in the North Salem Central School District. Confirm per address, especially near Peach Lake and the town borders.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| North Salem CSD (school, North Salem portion) | $17.68 |
| Town of North Salem | $4.20 |
| 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
- Near Peach Lake, the county line runs through the area, so I confirm the town, county and school district for each house.
- Many homes here have private wells and septic systems, so I suggest testing and inspecting both.
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Common questions
Does North Salem have its own school district?
Yes, the North Salem Central School District. Confirm the district per address.
Is Peach Lake in Westchester?
Peach Lake straddles the Town of North Salem in Westchester and the Town of Southeast in Putnam County. Check the county for each property.
Is there a train from North Salem?
Yes. Purdy's and Croton Falls on the Harlem Line are in town.
Sources
- MTA Metro-North, Harlem Line 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)
- 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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