Town and Village of Ossining, Westchester County
Ossining, NY real estate guide
Ossining is a village and town on the east bank of the Hudson in northern Westchester. The village has a Metro-North Hudson Line station on the riverfront and a downtown along Main Street. The Town of Ossining also includes unincorporated areas and part of the Village of Briarcliff Manor.
Who it suits
- Commuters headed to Grand Central who want a station in town.
- Buyers comparing village homes near a downtown with homes in the unincorporated parts of town.
- Buyers looking at a mix of single-family homes, multi-family houses and condos.
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: Ossining station is on the Hudson Line. Scheduled morning trips to Grand Central take about 48 to 69 minutes, depending on the train.
- Driving: Route 9 and the Taconic State Parkway connect Ossining to the rest of the county.
Taxes and schools
Most of the village is in the Ossining Union Free School District. Some Town of Ossining addresses are in the Briarcliff Manor district. Confirm per address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Ossining UFSD (school) | $19.01 |
| Briarcliff Manor UFSD (school, some addresses) | $18.09 |
| Village of Ossining | $8.36 |
| Town of Ossining | $1.91 |
| 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
- Village and unincorporated addresses carry different tax bills, so I compare the actual bill for each house.
- Streets near the station and the river can be steep, which is worth seeing in person.
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Common questions
Is Ossining a town or a village?
Both. The Village of Ossining sits within the Town of Ossining, which also includes unincorporated areas and part of Briarcliff Manor.
How long is the train from Ossining to Grand Central?
Scheduled weekday morning trips take about 48 to 69 minutes on the Hudson Line, depending on the train.
Which school district serves Ossining?
Mostly the Ossining Union Free School District; some addresses are in Briarcliff Manor. 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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