O’Meara Team Website…Information for Buyers

Looking to purchase a home in our area? Our team website (www.joanomeara.com) can be an invaluable source of information.

1. The Community Tab provides information on Rye, Harrison, Rye Brook and Port Chester. Learn about the history of each town, the offerings and the recreational facilities. We also have links to the Houlihan Lawrence website where you can watch video and see specific market data for the individual communities.
2. The Buyers Tab provides content regarding schools in our area as well as links to each school district.
3. The Properties Tab highlights our team’s featured listings and gives you the option to search for a property.

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Weekly Market Update: February 23rd

Weekly Real Estate Update (2/17/17 – 2/23/17)

RYE CITY SCHOOLS (10580)

There are currently 78 Active Single Family Homes in the Rye City Schools area.  Current average price is $3,827,128. Average price per square foot is $708.41. Current average DOM is 117 days. Median price is $3,195,000.

3 New Single Family Listing in Rye:

• 361 Park Avenue – $1,499,000
• 102 Florence Avenue – $1,695,000
• 2 Colby Avenue – $3,595,000  New Construction
• 8 White Birch Drive – $3,595,000  New Construction

3 Price Reductions in Rye:

• 331 Grace Church Street – $2,325,000 to $2,295,000
• 2 Upper Dogwood Lane – $5,995,000 to $5,750,000

7 Public Open Houses in Rye This Weekend

To view all upcoming Public Open Houses in our area visit the Houlihan Lawrence site before the weekend…http://www.houlihanlawrence.com/search/view//open_house/1

RYE NECK SCHOOLS (10580)

There are currently 12 Active Single Family Homes in the Rye Neck Schools 10580 area.  Current average price is $3,920,625. Average price per square foot is $658.70. Current average DOM is 129 days. Median price is $3,139,500.

0 New Single Family Listings in Rye Neck 10580

0 Price Reductions in Rye Neck 10580

1 Public Open House in Rye Neck 10580 This Weekend

HARRISON SCHOOLS  (10577, 10580, 10528)

There are currently 107 Active Single Family Homes in the Harrison Schools area (10580, 10577, 10528). Current average price is $2,862,178. Average price per square foot is $453.14. Current Average DOM is 165 days. Median price is $2,500,000.

6 New Single Family Listing in Harrison:

• 6 Pleasant Ridge Road (10528) – $1,144,000
• 45 Highfield Road (10528) – $1,625,000
• 18 Dorann Road (10577) – $2,500,000
• 9 Mount Holly Drive (10580) – $2,595,000
• 64 Osborn Road (10528) – $3,295,000
• 11 Sky Meadow Farm (10577) – $4,500,000

5 Price Reductions in Harrison:

• 15 Greenway Road (10580) – $1,575,000 to $1,475,000
• 4 Laurel Way (10577) – $2,395,000 to $2,295,000
• 11 Knightsbridge Manor Road (10577) – $2,850,000 to $2,750,000  New Construction
• 10 Beverly Road (10577) – $2,875,000 to $2,399,000
• 48 Biltmore Avenue (10580) – $2,895,000 to $2,690,000

4 Public Open Houses in Harrison/Purchase This Weekend

For more information on any of the above properties or the current real estate market please contact me at jomeara@houlihanlawrence.com.

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2017 School District Rankings

Niche.com has released its 2017 Best School Districts in America report and based on stats, test scores and ratings our local school districts all landed in the top 200.

1. Rye City Schools Ranked 36
2. Rye Neck Schools Ranked 154
3. Harrison Schools Ranked 211

To see the rankings by school (including private and boarding schools) click here.

 

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Median Sales Prices Up in 2016

Median sales prices increased from 2015 to 2016 in both Rye and Harrison! To see more 2016 stats and to get a sneak peek on 2017 trends check out our team newsletter.  The Realty Check is our in depth color newsletter that is circulated to 9,000 local residents. Click the links below to read the Rye or Harrison versions. If you want to get this valuable source delivered right to your mailbox email Joan at jomeara@houlihanlawrence.com.

4th Quarter 2016 Rye Edition
4th Quarter 2016 Harrison Edition

 

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Weekly Market Update: February 16th

Weekly Real Estate Update (2/10/17 – 2/16/17)

RYE CITY SCHOOLS (10580)

There are currently 80 Active Single Family Homes in the Rye City Schools area.  Current average price is $3,718,425. Average price per square foot is $711.72. Current average DOM is 110 days. Median price is $2,990,000.

3 New Single Family Listing in Rye:

• 66 Mendota Avenue – $1,850,000
• 10 Eldredge Court – $1,895,000
• 360 Grace Church Street – $3,750,000

3 Price Reductions in Rye:

• 64 New Street – $399,000 to $389,000
• 4 Julian Street – $1,995,000 to $1,895,000
• 93 Central Avenue – $3,099,000 to $2,985,000  New Construction

11 Public Open Houses in Rye This Weekend

To view all upcoming Public Open Houses in our area visit the Houlihan Lawrence site before the weekend…http://www.houlihanlawrence.com/search/view//open_house/1

RYE NECK SCHOOLS (10580)

There are currently 13 Active Single Family Homes in the Rye Neck Schools 10580 area.  Current average price is $3,772,500. Average price per square foot is $645.89. Current average DOM is 118 days. Median price is $2,779,000.

1 New Single Family Listing in Rye Neck 10580

• 5 Norman Drive – $2,299,000

0 Price Reductions in Rye Neck 10580

0 Public Open Houses in Rye Neck 10580 This Weekend

HARRISON SCHOOLS  (10577, 10580, 10528)

There are currently 104 Active Single Family Homes in the Harrison Schools area (10580, 10577, 10528). Current average price is $2,860,221. Average price per square foot is $457.72. Current Average DOM is 166 days. Median price is $2,447,000.

6 New Single Family Listing in Harrison:

• 232 Union Avenue (10528) – $899,000
• 2 The Crossing (10577) – $969,000
• 165 Polly Park Road (10580) – $1,895,000
• 367 Locust Avenue (10580) – $2,100,000
• 415 Polly Park Road (10580) – $3,695,000
• 1 Laurel Wood Court (10580) – $5,995,000

2 Price Reductions in Harrison:

• 29 Polly Park Road (10580) – $1,650,000 to $1,550,000
• 360 West Street (10528) – $1,799,000 to $1,699,000

5 Public Open Houses in Harrison/Purchase This Weekend

For more information on any of the above properties or the current real estate market please contact me at jomeara@houlihanlawrence.com.

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UpcomingEvent for Children at Rye Historical Society

Winter Break Workshop – Presidential Food & Facts
Square House Museum is hosting a fun and educational program for children 6 and older. Workshop includes trivia and food favored by US founding families.
Date: Wednesday, February 22nd
Time: 10:00-12:00pm

For more information and to register Click Here.

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Local Business…Blue Tulip Chocolates

Located at 137 Purchase Street – Blue Tulip Chocolates doesn’t just make superb chocolates but they host events and parties as well. Chocolate Making Workshops, Bachelorette Parties, Girl’s Night Out and Birthday Parties are just some of the ways you can enjoy this local shoppe. For more information Click Here.

 

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February School Break Programs

Rye Recreation is offering a plethora of activities for children over the upcoming mid-winter break. Some fun activities to keep the kids busy are:

Free Family Fun Day
Skate & Open Gym at Rye Country Day School
Monday, February 20 @ 2:15 – 4:30pm

Golf Camp  – Tee It Up With TGA! (registration deadline is this Thursday)
February 21 – 23 @ 9:30 – 12:30pm

Mad Science One Day Specials (registration deadline is this Thursday)

• Tuesday 2/21: PLANET ROCK @ 9:30 – 12:30pm  – We’ll travel to the center of the earth and unlock the mysteries of the planet. Then discover the power of weather like hurricanes, tornadoes and thunderstorms. Take home your own U.V. ray detector!
• Wednesday 2/22: THE “WRIGHT STUFF” @ 9:30 – 12:30pm – Fabulous forces will be at work as we jump headlong into phenomenal physics as we try defying gravity together. Be introduced to the basics of aerodynamics as we learn about the forces that affect flight with your own stunt flying plane.

For more information including prices and locations and to register for programs – visit Rye Recreation.

 

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Our Public Open Houses This Sunday 2/12

TWO PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
2:00-4:00PM

151 Old Post Road (Driveway Accessed on Old Post Road or from Packard Court) Offered at $2,895,000

45 Walker Avenue (Boston Post Road to Glen Oaks Drive. Left onto Walker Avenue. Offered at $2,099,000

To find out more information about these homes, to see interior photos, or to make an appointment – please visit my website or email me directly at jomeara@houlihanlawrence.com

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Top Bakery Goods in Our Area

In the latest edition of Westchester Magazine (February 2017) several bakeries and stores in our area were mentioned for their extraordinary breads and cannolis. Guide to Best Breads gives accolades to Kneaded Bread in Port Chester, June & Ho in Rye and Tarry Market in Port Chester for their extraordinary breads. There is also a detailed articled on Kneaded Bread in this issue as well – Click Here to read. In the Art of Cannoli article – Casa d’Italia Sandwich Shoppe in Harrison was given high praise for their handmade Italian dessert. Click on any of the above links to read full articles.

 

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