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Welcome to Larchmont, New York

A Long Island Sound village inside the Town of Mamaroneck, with a Metro-North station, two downtown business districts, a private manor park, and its own water, sewer, and parking systems

Larchmont is an incorporated village in Westchester County, New York, set on the Long Island Sound shore and located within the Town of Mamaroneck. The Census Bureau gives its area as about 1.1 square miles, all of it land, and the Village's own history page calls it a one-square-mile village. It was incorporated as a municipality in 1891. Wikipedia places it roughly 18 miles northeast of Midtown Manhattan, and the Village's page describes a New Haven Line Metro-North connection that runs through the Bronx and Manhattan to Grand Central Terminal.

This guide gives buyers and sellers the practical map of Larchmont: what the Village runs, what the Town runs, how a mailing address differs from the municipal line, where the parks and parking are, how the tax calendar works, and what to ask before you write an offer. It draws on public sources, mainly the Village of Larchmont website. We do not publish commute times, rankings, tax rates, or school ratings here.

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Village, Town, or just a Larchmont address?

This is the first thing to sort out on any Larchmont search, because it affects taxes, services, and approvals.

The Village of Larchmont is the incorporated municipality. It has its own Board of Trustees, Village Hall at 120 Larchmont Avenue, police and fire departments, a Department of Public Works, a Water Department, a Building Department, a Village Clerk, an Assessor, and a Treasurer's Office.

The Town of Mamaroneck contains the Village of Larchmont, part of the Village of Mamaroneck, and an unincorporated area. Wikipedia explains that a large part of the area served by the Larchmont Post Office, ZIP code 10538, is not inside the incorporated Village. It is in the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck. A house can have a Larchmont mailing address and not be a Village of Larchmont property.

The Village publishes a Street Finder to check any address. Its boundary description gives an example: on Deane Place, the odd-numbered houses are in the Village and the even-numbered houses are in the Town of Mamaroneck.

Inside the Village: you receive a Village property tax bill in addition to the Town and County bill and the school bill, you can use Village water and Village permit parking (most permit types are limited to Village residents or business owners), and exterior work goes through the Village Building Department and, where required, the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or Architectural Review Board. Larchmont is also its own assessing unit for Village taxes, while the Town of Mamaroneck sets assessments on Village parcels for school, town, and county taxes.

Mailing address only: the Town of Mamaroneck is the local government, and Village rules, permits, and services do not apply. Confirm which side of the line a parcel sits on before you rely on any Village page.

History you can still see on the map

The Village's history page says the earliest known settlers were the Siwanoy, an Algonquin tribe, and that a Dutch sea captain reported campfires in what is now Larchmont Manor Park in 1614. Wikipedia says the Palmers obtained full title to the Middle Neck, which includes today's Village, in 1722.

The name comes from trees. According to Wikipedia, the Manor House on Elm Avenue was built in 1797 by Peter Jay Munro, and his gardener planted fast-growing Scottish larch trees along the Boston Post Road side of the property to cut down on dust. The larches gave the village its name.

The Village page says Larchmont was known in the late nineteenth century as a summer destination for New Yorkers, and that many of the large Victorian cottages of that era survive in Larchmont Manor. Wikipedia adds that the Larchmont Manor Company divided the old estate into building lots and reserved waterfront land for a park, and that the New York and New Haven Railroad made travel to New York City far easier. Residents of Larchmont Manor obtained a state charter and incorporated in 1891, with boundaries extended to take in land north and south of the railroad and east to Weaver Street.

The Village developed its Village Hall, Library, and Flint Park in the 1910s and 1920s. Older housing stock means inspections, system updates, and service line questions come up often. We cover those below.

Larchmont Manor and the shoreline

The Village is bordered by Long Island Sound along the east, and the rocky shore is home to Manor Park. The Village calls it a historic treasure that is privately owned by the Larchmont Manor Park Society, whose shareholders are the residents of the neighborhood known as Larchmont Manor.

The Society's website explains the structure. After the Larchmont Manor Company was dissolved in 1892, the property owners of Map 610 formed the Society as a private not-for-profit. It runs a seasonal bathing beach, offers programs, and maintains a nature preserve. Trustees living in Map 610 are elected by residents of that zone, and the beach has a membership application. Whether a house is inside Map 610 can matter for park and beach membership, so ask the seller and check the Society's site and your title documents rather than assume.

The Village's Coastal Zone Management Commission advises on whether local projects in Larchmont and the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck are consistent with the Local Waterfront Revitalization Plan. If you buy near the water and plan a dock, a bulkhead, grading, or other shoreline work, ask the Building Department early whether waterfront review applies.

The two downtown business districts

The Village's history page says that on the western side of the Boston Post Road, Larchmont has two downtown business districts. Its parking pages name them the Boston Post Road district and the Palmer Avenue district. Village Hall, the Larchmont Public Library, and Constitution Park are on Larchmont Avenue.

The Larchmont Chamber of Commerce organizes Arts on the Avenues in April, the Annual Sidewalk Sale around the end of May, and Sleighbells on the Avenues on the first Saturday of December. The Village lists these as typical timing, so confirm dates each year.

For owners and investors: commercial waste in the business district is handled by an outsourced service, CRP Sanitation, rather than regular Village residential collection. Storefront changes such as a new facade, window replacement, or signage appear on the Village's list of projects that may need approval, and the Architectural Review Board has a sign and awning application. The Village also posts a Commercial Area Plan Update and a page on outdoor dining permits, which the Village Clerk's Office issues.

Getting here and getting around

• Metro-North Railroad, New Haven Line. Wikipedia says Larchmont station has two high-level side platforms, each 10 cars long, serving the outer tracks of the four-track Northeast Corridor. The Village's page says the line connects Larchmont with Sound-shore communities from New Haven through Bridgeport and Stamford, with Port Chester, Rye, Harrison, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Pelham, and Mount Vernon, and with Grand Central Terminal.
• US Route 1. The Boston Post Road runs through the Village.
• Interstate 95. The Village page says it is bordered on its northwest by I-95.

We do not quote train or drive times here. Schedules and traffic change, so check the MTA's current schedule and try the trip at the hour you would travel. The Village's news list also mentions a NYSDOT Boston Post Road project with a resident survey (September 2026) and Boston Post Road and Beach Avenue intersection upgrades (June 2026), so read the current news if a property sits near either.

Parking: nine lots, permits, and street rules

• Nine municipal lots. Permits are required for most long-term parking in them. The Village offers annual and semi-annual permits for residents, commuters, and business owners and employees, and a small selection of non-resident commuter permits. Train Station Lots 1 and 3 serve railroad parking, and resident apartment parking is available in the Boston Post and Palmer districts.
• Electronic permits. Permits are tied to the license plate, not a decal, and are managed in the online permit portal. Buyers need a vehicle registration and proof of residency for resident-only permits. Temporary permits of up to two weeks are available to Village residents.
• Shoppers parking. Short-term parking in the business districts is paid at a paystation or through the Passport mobile parking app.
• Street rules. On streets with no other posted regulation, parking is limited to four hours between 8 AM and 6 PM. Overnight on-street parking is prohibited from 2 AM to 6 AM, Village-wide, every day. Temporary overnight permission can be requested through the Police Department.

If a house has no driveway or garage, ask how the owner handles overnight parking. For a condominium or apartment, ask whether a Village permit is needed for parking.

Parks, recreation, and open space

The Village's Recreation Department says Larchmont has nine public parks within its 1.1 square miles, plus a conservation area at the Larchmont Reservoir. A permit is required to host an organized event in a park.

• Flint Park, at the end of Locust Avenue, is the largest. The Village lists three natural grass fields and one artificial turf field, six tennis courts, three paddle courts, a basketball court, nature trails, picnic areas, and the Village's largest playground. Dogs are not allowed except service animals. The Village's news list includes an October 1, 2026 update on the Flint Park fields rehabilitation, so check current status.
• Constitution Park, on Larchmont Avenue next to Village Hall, has a gazebo, a small playground, a performance patio, and the Village Green, home to the summer concert series and the Larchmont Arts Festival.
• Kane Park on Boston Post Road, Lorenzen Park on Lorenzen Street (the primary baseball field), Pine Brook Park at Palmer Avenue and Pine Brook Drive, Plaza Playhouse Park, Turtle Park (formerly Vanderburgh Park), Addison Park, and Willow Park are the smaller parks.
• Larchmont Reservoir is described by the Village as a 60-acre wildlife sanctuary and nature study area with lakeside trails and woodland paths. Entrances include 687 Weaver Street, Sheldrake Lane, the Pine Brook Tennis Courts, and Dennis Drive off Quaker Ridge Road.

Tennis, paddle, and pickleball permits and the athletic fields are scheduled through the Recreation Department at (914) 834-6230, extension 6, and fees change.

The annual calendar

The Village's events page lists these annual events and notes that timing is typical, not guaranteed.

• Spring: Larch Madness at the Hommocks Middle School gym in March, the Spring Egg Hunt, Arts on the Avenues through April, and the Arbor Day and Earth Day events on the last Friday of April.
• Late spring and summer: Tour de Larchmont, the Memorial Day Parade, the Larchmont Music Festival on the first Saturday of June, the Sprint to Flint, the Thursday evening Music in the Park series in Constitution Park, and July 4 festivities at Manor Park.
• Fall and winter: Larchmont Day and Fall Fest, the Larchmont Arts Festival on the last Saturday of September, the Ragamuffin Parade on Larchmont Avenue before Halloween, Sleighbells on the Avenues, Light Up Larchmont, and the Menorah Lighting.

Water, sewer, and sanitation

Water. The Village runs its own Water Department at 2015 Boston Post Road. Its drinking water page says the supply is a blend of the Catskill and Delaware watersheds of the New York City water system, obtained at Shaft 22 of the Delaware Aqueduct in Yonkers and delivered through the Westchester Joint Water Works Larchmont Pump Station. The Village publishes annual water quality reports. Ask for the final water reading early in a closing.

Lead service lines. The Village's page says it has removed approximately 400 lead service lines over the past ten years, and that about 14 percent of roughly 1,750 service connections were identified as possibly having lead service connections under the federal inventory. It offers a "scratch test" and a self-reporting tool for the private side of the line. Ask the seller and inspector what the private-side service line material is and whether any replacement has been done.

Sewer. The Department of Public Works maintains the sanitary sewers, including 472 manholes and three pump stations, according to the Village. As with any older system, ask the seller about any history of backups, lining, or lateral repairs.

Garbage and recycling. The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Joint Sanitation Commission handles residential collection, and its recycling center at 40 Maxwell Avenue serves residents of the Village and the Town with proof of residency. The Village DPW collects leaves curbside from mid-October through mid-December.

Leaf blowers. The Village banned gas-powered leaf blowers in 2020. Electric leaf blowers are allowed only from March 15 to April 30 and October 15 to December 15, at set hours. Owners and landscapers can both be held responsible for violations.

Taxes: who bills what, and when

We do not publish tax rates or amounts here. The right numbers come from a house's current bills and assessment record. The Village does publish the calendar:

• Town and County tax (Town of Mamaroneck): published April 1, due April 30.
• Village property tax (Village of Larchmont): published June 1, due June 30.
• School tax, first half (Mamaroneck School District): published September 1, due September 30.
• School tax, second half: published January 1, due January 31.

The Village Treasurer's Office collects only the Village tax. It says failure to receive a bill does not relieve the owner of responsibility, and that it can take at least two to four weeks after a sale for a new owner to appear on the tax rolls, since the deed is filed with the Westchester County Clerk.

Larchmont is an independent assessing unit with a part-time Village Assessor, who manages the Village roll and certain exemptions (veterans, seniors 65 and older, disability, and not-for-profit). Other exemptions are managed by the Town Assessor. Ask which exemptions the seller has and whether any will carry over, and confirm the school district from the tax bill, not the mailing address. The Mamaroneck Union Free School District covers most of the Town, and Wikipedia notes a northern portion of the Town is in the Scarsdale School District.

Schools, stated plainly

Larchmont does not run its own school district. Public school students in the Village attend schools in the Mamaroneck Union Free School District. The district's website lists six schools: Mamaroneck High School, Hommocks Middle School, Central School, Chatsworth Ave School, Mamaroneck Ave School, and Murray Ave School. Which school a given address uses depends on the district's attendance zones, which the district sets, so confirm with the district directly before you rely on an address.

Wikipedia also lists Saints John and Paul School, a Roman Catholic school for kindergarten through eighth grade, among the area's private schools, and lists the French-American School of New York in the Town of Mamaroneck. Confirm current programs and admissions with each school.

The Larchmont Public Library, at 121 Larchmont Avenue, is a separate institution that serves as a daily downtown destination. Its phone number is (914) 834-2281. Its website lists book groups, museum passes, a Library of Things, room reservations, remote printing, and an art gallery. The library also has a 100th Anniversary page. Library hours change, so check its site.

We do not publish school ratings or test scores. If schools matter to your search, use the district's own information, visit the buildings, and speak with the district's registration office.

Buying and owning notes

These notes come from how the Village describes its own process. They help you ask better questions and do not replace your attorney, inspector, or Village staff.

1. Check zoning and approvals before planning work. The Building Department coordinates the Planning Board, the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Architectural Review Board. The Village lists projects that may need approval: expanding a footprint by at least 20 percent, building a new building, regrading, or constructing a pool. Start by checking the property's Section-Block-Lot and zone in the Tax Parcel Viewer.

2. The ARB reviews exteriors. The five-member volunteer Architectural Review Board reviews proposed exterior improvements and alterations, residential and commercial, to preserve and promote the character and appearance of the Village. It typically meets on the last Wednesday of each month except August.

3. Ask for the permit history. The Building Department allows file viewing by appointment only. Open permits and missing certificates of occupancy are common questions in an older village, so have your attorney order a municipal search.

4. Historic preservation. The Village has a Historic Preservation Task Force that reviewed preservation processes and legislation. Ask the Building Department whether any historic designation or review applies to a specific house.

5. Beware of payment scams. The Village has posted warnings about fraudulent emails that impersonate its planning and zoning departments and ask for fees. Official Village addresses end in larchmontny.gov. Verify any payment request by calling the Building Department at (914) 834-4349.

6. Flood and coastal questions. Ask for the flood zone determination, any elevation certificate, and the seller's insurance history, and ask whether the lender will require flood insurance.

For sellers: state clearly whether the address is inside the Village, describe the parking arrangement, have the certificate of occupancy history and permit closeouts ready, and know what you can say about the water service line. When you are ready for a listing plan, start at selling with The Garay Team or request a home valuation.

Compare nearby

If you are comparing Larchmont with other Westchester Sound-shore and county options, these guides are a good next stop. We have not compared prices or taxes here, because the numbers belong to specific properties.

Mamaroneck - the neighboring village and the other village inside the same town. Part of the Village of Mamaroneck lies in the Town of Rye, as Wikipedia explains, so check the municipal line there as well.

Rye and Harrison - two more Sound-shore Westchester communities on the same New Haven Line, which the Village's page lists as stops from Larchmont.

Scarsdale, White Plains, and Bronxville - other Westchester guides for buyers weighing different towns.

Greenwich and Westport - Connecticut towns farther up the same rail corridor, for buyers who are open to Fairfield County.

Westchester County - the county guide when the search is broader than one village, and the Westchester County homes for sale page for current inventory. For the Connecticut side of the corridor, see the Fairfield County guide.

FAQ

Is Larchmont a town or a village?

Larchmont is an incorporated village. It sits inside the Town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York, and was incorporated in 1891.

Does a Larchmont mailing address mean the house is in the Village of Larchmont?

Not always. Wikipedia notes that a large portion of the area served by the Larchmont Post Office, ZIP code 10538, is part of the unincorporated area of the Town of Mamaroneck. Use the Village's Street Finder to check an address.

Is there a train station in Larchmont?

Yes. Larchmont station is on the Metro-North New Haven Line. Check the MTA for current schedules, and test the trip at the hours you would travel.

Is Manor Park open to everyone?

The Village page says Manor Park is privately owned by the Larchmont Manor Park Society, whose shareholders are the residents of the Larchmont Manor neighborhood. The Society runs a seasonal beach with a membership application. Check the Society's website for current rules.

Can I use a gas leaf blower in Larchmont?

No. The Village banned gas-powered leaf blowers in 2020. Electric leaf blowers are allowed only from March 15 through April 30 and from October 15 through December 15, during set hours.

Can The Garay Team help in Larchmont?

Yes, for New York licensed brokerage in Westchester County. Contact [email protected], use our contact page, or start with selling with The Garay Team when you need a listing plan.