Village in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County
Sleepy Hollow, NY real estate guide
Sleepy Hollow is a village on the Hudson River in the Town of Mount Pleasant, just north of Tarrytown. Philipse Manor station is in the village, and Tarrytown station is close by.
Who it suits
- Commuters headed to Grand Central on the Hudson Line.
- Buyers who want a village setting near the river.
- Buyers comparing 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: scheduled morning trips to Grand Central take about 42 to 63 minutes from Philipse Manor and about 40 to 60 minutes from Tarrytown, which has more express trains.
- Driving: Route 9 and I-87/I-287 at the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge are nearby.
Taxes and schools
Most of Sleepy Hollow is in the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns. Confirm per address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| UFSD of the Tarrytowns (school, Mount Pleasant portion) | $18.72 |
| Village of Sleepy Hollow | $8.65 |
| Town of Mount Pleasant (town-wide average) | $2.62 |
| 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 commuters here compare Philipse Manor with Tarrytown station, which has more express trains.
- Fall visitors bring heavy weekend traffic in October, which is worth knowing if you're touring then.
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Common questions
What town is Sleepy Hollow in?
Sleepy Hollow is a village in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County.
Which train station serves Sleepy Hollow?
Philipse Manor station is in the village, and Tarrytown station is close by. Both are on the Hudson Line.
Which school district serves Sleepy Hollow?
Mostly the Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns. 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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