Town of Lewisboro, Westchester County
South Salem, NY real estate guide
South Salem is a hamlet in the Town of Lewisboro in northeastern Westchester, on the Connecticut border. Lewisboro also includes Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Vista and Waccabuc. There is no station in South Salem; commuters drive to Harlem Line stations such as Goldens Bridge or Katonah.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want larger lots and a rural setting.
- Commuters who drive to a Harlem Line station or work in Connecticut.
- Buyers looking mainly at single-family homes.
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 68 to 78 minutes from Goldens Bridge and about 67 to 74 minutes from Katonah.
- Driving: Route 35 and Route 123 connect to I-684 and to Connecticut.
Taxes and schools
South Salem is served by the Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. Confirm per address.
| Taxing jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Katonah-Lewisboro UFSD (school) | $15.55 |
| Town of Lewisboro | $1.93 |
| 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 homes here have private wells and septic systems, so I suggest testing and inspecting both.
- The drive to the station varies a lot by road, so I suggest timing it from the specific house.
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Common questions
What town is South Salem in?
South Salem is a hamlet in the Town of Lewisboro, Westchester County.
Which school district serves South Salem?
The Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District. Confirm per address.
Is there a train station in South Salem?
No. Commuters usually drive to Goldens Bridge or Katonah on the Harlem Line.
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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