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Rockland County, New York

Living in Tappan

Tappan is one of the oldest settlements in the county, with a historic district that includes the '76 House. It sits right on the New Jersey line in the southeast corner of Rockland, and more than 6 in 10 homes here sold over asking in the past year.

The last 12 months

Tappan by the numbers

$774KMedian sold price
(Rockland County: $780K)
20Median days on market, faster than the county (27)
63%Of homes sold over asking
52Single-family homes sold

Median sale-to-list price: 102.7%. Source: OneKey® MLS, single-family homes closed Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026, by post office town. Medians. Data believed accurate but not warranted. Pulled Sep 30, 2026.

Tappan property taxes

About 2.45% of value a year, or roughly $18,958 on a $774K home.

Rockland County$2.40
Town of Orangetown$5.45
South Orangetown Central School District$16.66
Total per $1,000 of value$24.51

NYS 2024 full-value tax rates for county, town and school. Village taxes and fire, library, sewer and water districts are extra. Actual taxes depend on the assessment and exemptions like STAR.

Comparing with New Jersey? Taxes and closing costs, Rockland vs. Bergen, side by side →

Schools

Most homes with a Tappan address are in the South Orangetown Central School District.

School district lines don't follow mailing addresses. Check the district for any specific house before you make an offer, and I'll confirm it on every home we look at.

Getting around

  • Palisades Interstate Parkway a few minutes away
  • Quick drive into Bergen County, NJ
  • Commuter bus service to Manhattan

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