Old Greenwich has a walkable village center and a direct train to NYC. Tod's Point gives the neighborhood its beach-town feel, with shops and cafes along Sound Beach Avenue.
Tod's Point (Greenwich Point Park) and the village center on Sound Beach Avenue are the main gathering places in Old Greenwich. Its walkable center and access to the water give it the feel of a small coastal town.
At a Glance
Median Home Price
$2M - $8M+
Commute to NYC
50-75 minutes (local)
School assignment depends on the exact address, so check the feeder table in our Greenwich schools guide before you make an offer. For train options and door-to-desk times, see moving from NYC to Greenwich.
Greenwich mill rate is 10.125 for FY2026-27, about $14,175 a year on a $2M home if that is the current assessed market. The 2025 revaluation raised many assessments, so ask for the new assessed value, not last year's bill. Full mill-rate explainer.
History & Heritage
Old Greenwich is where the town began: settlers bought the land in 1640. By 1690 the village was often called Greenwich Old Town. It became Sound Beach after the railroad started stopping there in the 1870s, and it was officially renamed Old Greenwich in 1931.
Old Greenwich vs Greenwich: What's the Difference?
Old Greenwich is part of Greenwich. It's one of the villages inside the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, not a separate town, and the town's own plan of conservation and development calls it the original village of Greenwich, dating back to 1640. Homes here pay the same Greenwich mill rate, go to Greenwich Public Schools, and deal with the same town hall for permits and zoning.
What changes is the address and the pace. Old Greenwich has its own postal name and ZIP code (06870), its own Metro-North station, the Perrot Memorial Library, Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point). Central Greenwich, around Greenwich Avenue and the main station, is the downtown with the bigger shopping district and the faster trains. The fastest scheduled weekday train to Grand Central takes 54 minutes from Old Greenwich and 44 minutes from Greenwich station, per the MTA Metro-North schedule feed (weekday of Oct 14, 2026).
If you want a village center you can walk to, a beach a short drive away and a quieter platform, Old Greenwich fits. If you want the quickest commute and Greenwich Avenue at your door, look at central Greenwich or Riverside, one stop closer to the city.
Is Old Greenwich in New York or Connecticut?
Connecticut. Old Greenwich sits on the eastern edge of the Town of Greenwich, bordering Stamford and running out into Long Island Sound, as The New York Times describes it. It isn't related to Greenwich Village in Manhattan. Plenty of residents commute to New York City, which is where the mix-up comes from. See our NYC to Greenwich moving guide for the train and tax details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Greenwich part of Greenwich CT?
Yes. Old Greenwich is a village inside the Town of Greenwich, Connecticut, not a separate town. It shares Greenwich's town government, public schools and mill rate, and it has its own postal name and ZIP code, 06870.
What is the difference between Greenwich and Old Greenwich?
Greenwich is the whole town. Old Greenwich is its original village, on the eastern side near Stamford, with its own Metro-North station, a walkable center on Sound Beach Avenue and Greenwich Point Park. Central Greenwich has the main station, Greenwich Avenue and faster trains to Grand Central.
Is Old Greenwich in New York?
No. Old Greenwich is in Connecticut, on the eastern edge of the Town of Greenwich next to Stamford. It is not Greenwich Village in Manhattan.
How long is the train from Old Greenwich to NYC?
The fastest scheduled weekday Metro-North train from Old Greenwich to Grand Central takes 54 minutes and the median is 68 minutes, based on the MTA schedule for a weekday in October 2026.
What Makes Old Greenwich Special
Direct beach access
Walkable village center
Top-rated schools
Historic architecture
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Living in Old Greenwich: The Complete Lifestyle Guide
Dining & Culinary Scene
- Aux Delices
- The Granola Bar
- Fjord Fish Market
- Valbella
Recreation & Activities
- Sound Beach
- Binney Park
- Tod's Point
- Greenwich Point Park
Shopping & Services
- Sound Beach
- Binney Park
- Old Greenwich Yacht Club
- Tennis Club
For beaches, parks, museums and weekend plans across town, see our list of things to do in Greenwich CT.
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