Why Live Here?
The minute you enter Irvington you know you’ve arrived in a very special village. From its beautiful homes to its picturesque shops and extraordinary Hudson River vistas, Irvington is a unique representation of the best of the historic river towns. Four miles square, the village blends its historic past with modern living. The Irvington Town Hall Theatre, for example, is an exact replica of the Ford Theatre in Washington, D.C., presenting contemporary concerts, film festivals and Broadway hits. Irvington’s Town Hall Tiffany Reading Room, one of the few remaining interiors of Louis Comfort Tiffany, offers a free, public reading room today. Preservation of not only Irvington’s classic 19th century architecture but also of nature is a basic tenet of the village and its residents. In the last decade or so, non-industrial development was guided by Scenic Hudson, a non-profit group that oversaw the rehabilitation of a former industrial site into a public space that offers magnificent views of the Hudson River encompassing the Manhattan skyline, the Palisades and the Tappan Zee Bridge with universally accessible walking paths, ball fields and a senior center.
Irvington, named after famous author Washington Irving, is a village within the greater town of Greenburgh. Many of the Main Street boutiques and plethora of excellent restaurants are housed in buildings dating to the 1860s and ‘70s, and residences range from grand 1800s estates to contemporary single family homes and cottages. In addition, Irvington offers co-ops and condos. Commuters heading either to New York City or North can catch a Metro North Hudson Line train. The trip to the City takes about 45 minutes. By car, the Saw Mill River Parkway to the west side of Manhattan can get you there in about the same amount of time, less when it isn’t rush hour.
In addition to the recognition it receives for keeping its village green, preserving its history, its beautiful residential areas and spectacular views, Irvington is known for the caring and welcoming attitude of its residents. The New York Times once wrote, “Irvington is the kind of village, that when you sneeze, 50 people will say ‘bless you.’” Residents talk about the closeness of the community, and the commitment of neighbors to keeping their village a small and caring place. The schools are rated as excellent by residents, both for the quality of education provided and the attentiveness of the teachers.
You can’t go far in Irvington without finding a structure with National Historic Landmark status. The village’s Main Street area has been designated an historic district by New York State, and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places. More than that, Irvington was ranked, in the past seven years, as the “Best Place to Live in Westchester” by Westchester Magazine.
Why We Love It! I love that the farmer’s market doesn’t end when summer is over. They just move it indoors! ~ Maribel
The outdoor enthusiast in me loves all the places to bike and hike and just take a walk. And everyone is so friendly! All the smiles and “hello’s just make you feel happy. ~ Andrea
Home Prices in Irvington
Type
Average
Median
Avg DOM
Single Family
$1,259,686
$1,025,000
78
Co-Ops
$283,929
$176,000
60
Condos
$677,462
$675,000
49
Source: HGMLS, SF, Co-Op, Condo, Irvington Schools, Sold 1/1/2017-12/31/2017
Data based on information as reported in the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Fire:
1 Civic Square W
973-399-6557 (non-emergency) Police:
561 Nye Avenue
973-373-0010 EMT:
80 Main Street
914-591-5151 Poison Control:
American Association of Poison Contol
800-222-1222 Government Offices:
5 Manor Pond Lane
914-693-3814 Post Office:
1086 Springfield Avenue
800-275-8777 Library:
12 S Astor Street
914-591-7840 Town Transfer Station: Department Of Public Works (Trash, Recycle, Leaf and Yard Waste):
1 Civic Square W #209
973-399-6690 Private Recycling Pick Up: Private Trash Pick-Up:
1 Civic Square W #209
973-399-6689
Water Department:
120 Station Road
914-591-7870 Gas Company:
Con Edison
877-779-6943 Oil Company(s):
Home Fuel Oil
914-591-6106 Electric Company:
Con Edison
877-779-6943 Cable Company:
Optima Communications Systems Inc.
50 S Buckhout Street
914-479-1100
DirectTV
1-844-878-8985
Satellite Television
1-844-397-1180
Urgent Care:
Walk In Urgent Care, PC
15 Hendrick South
845-678-3434 Hospital(s): Gyms:
Method 10533
49 Main Street
914-693-6020
Cross Fit Valkyrie
1 Bridge Street
914-674-4200
Push Personal Training
50 S Buckhout St #304
914-274-8388
LBZ Pilates LLC
20 Dogwood Lane
914-591-5994 Spas:
Spa Lamya
98 Main Street
914-231-6755
Spa Zone
35 Main Street
914-591-9630
Schools: Public:
Dows Lane School K-3
Main Street School 4-5
Irvington Middle School 6-8
Irvington High School 9-12 Private: Preschools:
Community Nursery School
343 Broadway
914-693-9072
Good Shepard Early Childhood Center
25 North Broadway
914-591-4104 Before and after school programs:
Irvington Children’s Center
15 N Broadway
914-591-8182 Day Care(s):
Irvington Children’s Center
15 N Broadway
914-591-8182 Babysitting Services: School District Committee on Special Education:
40 North Broadway
914-591-0050 Playgrounds:
Scenic Hudson Park
914-591-7736
Matthiessen Park
1 Bridge Street
914-591-7736
Memorial Park
Downs Lane
914-591-7736 Town Sports programs:
Irvington Recreation & Parks Department Schedule Dance School(s): Town Summer Camp(s):
Irvington Town Camps
Veterinarians: Mobile Veterinarians: Animal Hospital: Pet Poison Control:
ASPCA Poison Control
888-426-4435 Pet Supply Stores: Pet groomers:
Happy Tails Grooming Salon Inc.
10 N Aqueduct Lane
914-591-4766 Pet Daycare:
Eclare Pet Sitting Service Pet Boarding:
Real Estate
LifeNY
333 Westchester Avenue, Suite W2201
White Plains, NY 10604
914-359-5521 www.lifeny.com
Museums:
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
3 W Sunnyside Lane
914-591-8763 Galleries: Arts Council: Theater:
Irvington Town Hall Theater
914-591-6602 Movie Theaters: Music Venues:
Common Ground Concerts
25 Old Jackson Avenue
Hastings-on-Hudson, NY Night Life: Historic Sites:
Washington Irving’s Sunnyside
3 W Sunnyside Lane
914-591-8763
Irvington Historical Society
131 Main Street
914-591-1020
Recreation Department:
Irvington Recreation and Parks Department
285 Union Avenue
973-399-6597 Parks:
Scenic Hudson Park
914-591-7736
Matthiessen Park
1 Bridge Street
914-591-7736
Memorial Park
Downs Lane
914-591-7736
Halsey Pod Tea House
4 Castle Road
347-843-9139 Pools Beaches: Public Golf Course(s): Stable(s): Fishing:
Halsey Pod Tea House
4 Castle Road
347-843-9139 Hiking trails:
Taxter Ridge
Carriage Trail Bike trails:
O’Hara Nature Center
170 Mountain Road
914-591-7736 Boating:
Irvington Boat Club
Bridge Street Amusement Park(s): Marinas: Nature Center(s):
O’Hara Nature Center
170 Mountain Road
914-591-7736
Super Market(s):
El Salvadore Food Products Co.
140 N Broadway
914-478-3053 Home Improvement Stores:
Irvington Hardware
81 Main Street
914-591-7710 Garden Center(s): Service Organizations Chamber of Commerce:
Irvington Chamber of Commerce Elks: VFW: Lions: Rotary:
Train Station:
Irvington Train Station
1 Astor Street Airport(s): Public Bus: Cab Companies: Car inspection Station(s):
Lambros Service Center
1 N Broadway
914-591-6766
Irvington Auto Sales & Service
6 S Broadway
914-591-4211
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In addition to the recognition it receives for keeping its village green, preserving its history, its beautiful residential areas and spectacular views, Irvington is known for the caring and welcoming attitude of its residents. The New York Times once wrote, “Irvington is the kind of village, that when you sneeze, 50 people will say ‘bless you.’” Residents talk about the closeness of the community, and the commitment of neighbors to keeping their village a small and caring place. The schools are rated as excellent by residents, both for the quality of education provided and the attentiveness of the teachers.
