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Copiague is an 'American Venice' with sidewalks and midcentury homes
While sidewalk-lined streets and a familiar mix of prewar midcentury homes make Copiague blend with neighboring communities at first glance, a closer look at the blocks leading toward the Great South Bay reveals the global inspirations that built this South Shore hamlet. Specialty grocers advertise Eastern European comfort food in English and Polish, and Latin dance music spills out from a beachfront cantina across Tanner Park on summer evenings. Winged lions atop pillars have long guarded the American Venice development, mirroring its Italian namesake. “The history is that Copiague was originally settled by a large Italian population. American Venice has their own Grand Canal that goes out to the bay like Venice. The gondolas are gone, but you see all kinds of boats on the water. Kayaks and motorboats to large cabin cruisers and sailboats,” says Gerald O’Neill, an associate broker at Signature Premier Properties with 51 years of experience selling on the South Shore in Babylon. Ever-evolving businesses along Sunrise Highway and quieter commercial strips carry Copiague’s multicultural influences, as do the diverse Town of Babylon events that fill its southern peninsulas.
Rows of cape cod style homes are popular in Copiague, NY.
The shore of Tanner Park in Copiague is a great place for a walk.
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Boating on the Great South Bay and athletics at Tanner Park
Private docks line Copiague's southern border from the straight line of American Venice’s Grand Canal to the meandering, peninsula-broken banks of the Great South Bay. Boaters and anglers take off through the South Shore’s waterways, those on kayaks typically hugging the shores and nearby salt marshes while motorboaters might set out into the Atlantic Ocean through distant access points like the Fire Island Inlet. Those without backyard docks can apply for a boat slip and dock at Tanner Park Marina, one of the many amenities that draw Town of Babylon residents to Tanner Park. “I walk in Tanner Park pretty much every day. There’s a skatepark, a football field, the senior center – it's big,” says Cheryl Messina, a licensed associate real estate broker with Signature Premier Properties who lives in Copiague. “The summer bar there, Cantina Bay, changed owners. There’s music and dancing there pretty much every night.” Along the waterfront, anglers cast from a fishing pier, swimmers splash at Copiague Beach, kids run through the spray park and concertgoers rock out around the band shell. Further inland, athletes have access to plenty of fields and courts, from classic baseball diamonds and pickleball courts to bocce courts.
Launch your boat at the Tanner Park Marina in Copiague.
Skate boarders practice their tricks at Tanner Park in Copiague.
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Copiague homes on South Shore canals and midcentury suburban blocks
While Copiague’s residential blocks carry the typical blend of prewar through midcentury-heavy single-family styles that suburbanized Long Island, the subdivisions stretching down peninsulas into the bay and waves of new construction have introduced variety to the hamlet. “We have a very strong demand for waterfront properties. If you’re a boater, you want your boat in the backyard; you don’t want to drive to a marina. Inland, there’s tremendous variety in housing, from little cottages to big new construction. Anywhere builders can buy a distressed property and build a new house, they’re doing that,” O’Neill says. On landlocked blocks to the north, move-in ready single-family homes usually sell for $400,000 to $730,000, though fixer-uppers can go for less. Waterfront homes on canals, creeks and the Great South Bay usually sell for $530,000 to $900,000, but especially large or renovated homes can sell for $1 million to $2.5 million. Condos in communities like The Anchorage and Harbor View Estates sell for $370,000 to $700,000, varying widely in architectural style, age requirements and monthly HOA fees.
Some of the colonial style homes in Copiague, NY have detached garages.
Ranch style homes are often set back off the roadway a little bit in Copiague, NY.
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Festivals and pow wows at Tanner Park
Its size and waterfront views make Tanner Park a popular venue for big community events. The Copiague Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Long Island Family Festival is among the most anticipated, drawing crowds for a weekend of carnival rides, live music and fair food each September. The Paumanauke Pow Wow has an over 40-year history of celebrating Native American cultures in Long Island. Each August, Native and non-Native attendees enjoy a weekend of traditional dance performances and competitions, Native food and traditional crafts and artisan goods sold by vendors. Concerts, car shows and Cantina Bay Latin dance nights are a few more events that keep Tanner Park lively.
Shopping and dining on Montauk and Sunrise highways
Copiague’s businesses congregate behind parking lots on major thoroughfares like Montauk and Sunrise highways and on a more Main Street-style commercial area along Oak Street. Mama’s is the local favorite for pizza, pasta and other Italian favorites, while Zagloba Polish Bar & Restaurant serves Polish staples in a rustic, intimate dining space. Fine Fare Supermarkets stocks groceries, including robust international sections. Several churches are active throughout the hamlet, including Our Lady of the Assumption which holds services in English, Spanish and Polish. Near Sunrise Highway, strip malls house big names like Home Depot and Target.
Many different types of businesses call Montauk Highway in Copiague, NY home.
Fine Fare is located on Montauk Highway in Copiague.
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Eagles basketball at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School
Most kids will attend one of four Copiague Public School District elementary schools, including Great Neck Road Elementary School, which earns a B-minus from Niche. Copiague Middle School also earns a B-minus. Students at the B-plus rated Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School glow Eagles blue at home basketball games thanks to a professional-grade LED light system installed in the gymnasium in 2023. Kids living in a small, northwestern section of Copiague will attend the Amityville Union Free School District which earns a C-plus overall.
Copiague Middle School serves students in grades 6-8 in Copiague.
The student-teacher ratio at the Copiague, NY High School is 14 to 1.
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Traveling to the Southern State Parkway and boarding at the Copiague LIRR Station
While Sunrise Highway is a major east-west connector, commuters are likely to head further north to the Southern State Parkway on the roughly 40-mile drive to Manhattan. Train riders board at the Copiague Long Island Rail Road Station and can arrive at Penn Station in just over an hour. Suffolk County Transit buses make stops along Montauk Highway. St. Joseph Hospital is less than 10 miles away, and commercial flights take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport about 25 miles away.
Copiague flooding south of Montauk Highway
As is the case along most of the South Shore, unusually heavy rainfall and extreme coastal storms can cause waterfront sections of Copiague to flood. Flood insurance is needed for properties sitting closest to the Great South Bay and Copiague’s canals and creeks, generally defined as the area south of Montauk Highway.
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On average, homes in Copiague, NY sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Copiague, NY over the last 12 months is $600,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Escape to Your Private Waterfront Oasis. Perfectly situated on a tranquil canal, this classic Colonial embodies the timeless charm of the South Shore. Start your mornings on the inviting front porch and end your days catching the breeze in the sunroom. Inside, the meticulously maintained interior radiates warmth, featuring rich hardwood floors, authentic character, and the luxury of radiant heat
Stunning One of a kind Contemporary Custom built with porch located in Amity Harbor features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining room, Living room and Family room. Master bedroom has dual closets and a balcony. Vinyl siding, Roof with gutter guards, CAC wall units, heated garage, two decks, two sheds sprinkler system, professionally landscaped. Close to Tanner Park, Babylon
Welcome home to 299 28th Street, Copiague. A 3-bedroom splanch, designed for both comfort and entertaining. The main level features a bright eat-in kitchen and a formal dining room, the ultimate setting for seasonal celebrations, plus a versatile bonus room—ideal for a home office or guest space. Retreat to the airy second floor living room, where vaulted ceilings and large windows offer peaceful
Discover this brand new Custom Colonial located on a peaceful cul-de-sac in Copiague, just a short walk to the train station and local shopping. This Energy Star compliant home offers quality construction throughout and features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a bright living room, formal dining room, and an eat-in kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, and beautifully tiled
Brand New Development on a Cul-de-Sac, in Copiague. Walk to Train Station, and shopping. Custom Colonial, all energy star compliant. Various Locations to choose from, and 2 Model Homes ready to view! Each has 4 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Living Room with gas fireplace, Full, unfinished basement with high ceilings. Quality construction throughout. All Stainless
TO BE BUILT- Custom Colors & Finishes to be Chosen. Pictures are Model Home. Stunning Brand-New Colonial – 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths Welcome to this beautifully crafted, spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial featuring a 1-car attached garage and a charming front porch. Step into a grand entryway that leads to a thoughtfully designed open layout including a custom kitchen, large dining area, bright
Escape to Your Private Waterfront Oasis. Perfectly situated on a tranquil canal, this classic Colonial embodies the timeless charm of the South Shore. Start your mornings on the inviting front porch and end your days catching the breeze in the sunroom. Inside, the meticulously maintained interior radiates warmth, featuring rich hardwood floors, authentic character, and the luxury of radiant heat
Stunning One of a kind Contemporary Custom built with porch located in Amity Harbor features 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathroom, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining room, Living room and Family room. Master bedroom has dual closets and a balcony. Vinyl siding, Roof with gutter guards, CAC wall units, heated garage, two decks, two sheds sprinkler system, professionally landscaped. Close to Tanner Park, Babylon
Nice High Ranch with space for a Big Family or an extra income with the accessory apartment (need to get permit to rent on your name after the purchase)
Priced to Sell! Lovely waterfront home located on Strong's Creek Canal in the Venice section of LIndenhurst, with a natural spring fed deep wide canal for large boats. Home Designed by Architect: Harold E. Gebhard. Relax on the back deck while watching the sunset. Home remodeled in 2012 with 2 wrap around decks and an exterior elevator. Interior boasts large picturesque windows to let in the
Welcome to your dream coastal retreat-Where style, comfort and location come together in this stunning 4 bedroom 1.5 bath ranch, perfectly positioned south of Montauk Highway in the prestigious American Venice section of Lindenhurst. Beautifully maintained and truly move-in ready, this home offers the lifestyle you've been waiting for from the moment you arrive. Featuring an open concept layout
Welcome to this charming, well maintained spacious lower level, end unit Cheshire model located in a gated senior community with 24 hour guard service. The unit offers a designated parking space right in front, central air, gas cooking and generous closet space. Residents enjoy access to community amenities including an in-ground pool, clubhouse, library, fitness center and tennis courts.
The dream of open bayfront living awaits you in the exclusive private community of Copiague Harbor! This home is located on a 100x130 lot (1/3 acre) property with unobstructed views of the Great South Bay. Enjoy year-round breathtaking sunrises and sunsets from your home and backyard. This open-concept 2/3 bedroom ranch-style home offers the best in first-floor living, featuring a spacious living
UPPER CHESHIRE UNIT. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. EAT-IN KITCHEN. LIVINGROOM-DININGROOM COMBINATION. MASTER BEDROOM WITH FULL BATH. WALK-IN CLOSET. SECOND BEDROOM, SECOND FULL BATH WITH SHOWER. WASHER AND DRYER IN UNIT. UPDATED HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR. RHEEM HOT WATER HEATER STAND ALONE. BALCONY OVERLOOKING CLUBHOUSE. INGROUND SALTWATER HEATED POOL. TENNIS COURT. BOCCI COURT. CLUBROOM WITH FITNESS CENTER
Location, Location, location!! ,fully renovated in 2020, highly desirable, this home's open concept living areas flow among all rooms.The private yard is perfect for gatherings both big and small right beside this bright, inviting and beautiful home. Be the next owner of this spectacular,one of a kind. Spacious interior, you'll have to see for yourself!!
Ideally located in Suffolk County, on Long Island's South Shore, Bunt Commons II offers a spacious one and two bedroom apartment homes designed to help you downsize in style. Discover a unique combination of floor plans and amenities in our three distinctive communities: Bunt I Lindenhurst, Bunt II Copiague, and Bunt III Amityville.Located within a 3-mile radius, our neighboring
Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment offering modern finishes and a clean, updated feel throughout. This bright and spacious unit features ample closet space for excellent storage, a thoughtfully designed layout, and a sleek stand up shower in the bathroom. Equipped with a ductless unit for efficient cooling, this home is comfortable, stylish, and move-in ready and perfect for
In the welcoming neighborhood of Copiague, Zen Long Island at Copiague creates a sanctuary for anyone who is looking for thoughtful design and quality living. Our community features fully renovated interiors with modern kitchens, subway-tiled bathrooms, and premium finishes throughout. Beyond your private space, the community comes alive with amenities including a dedicated fitness studio, an
Lovely, well maintained 3 bedroom, full bathroom, Living room, Dining (Eat in kitchen with ceramic floor tiles) Open Concept Living room and dining room with Hardwood floors. Private entrance, Driveway parking. Porch and beautiful large deck off Kitchen with Sliding doors. Professionally Landscaped, fenced yard.
WOW! Now available for rent in the desirable Hidden Harbor Estates in Copiague. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo is located in a gated 55+ waterfront community and offers a comfortable, low-maintenance lifestyle. A major highlight of this home is the boat slip just steps from the front door, making it easy to get out on the water. Inside, the condo has been beautifully updated and well maintained.
Apartment for rent in Copiague. Features one bedroom with additional sitting area/office space, one full bathroom, living room, eat in kitchen with dining area. Hardwood flooring throughout. No pets. Street parking on side of house. One year lease. All utilities included but wifi. Located north of Montauk close to railroad, Sunrise Highway & Southern State. Close to park, stores, etc.
Ask About Our Outstanding Specials*: Quiet well maintained 55 and over senior community-an ideal place to live. Close to Parks, Beaches, Fishing, Shopping and Dining. White Kit Cabs, SS Appls, Plank Flooring throughout. Subway Beveled Tile-Bath. LED H-H, Ceil Fans, 2" Faux Blinds. *Restrictions apply. *Pricing and policies may change without notice. Restrictions Apply*.
Apartment Includes:1 Bedroom with Walk-in Closet, 1 Full bath, Living-Room, Eat-In-Kitchen. This apartment is presented through a Real Estate. At the time of acceptance, rent and brokers fee is due.
Why Buy, When You Can Rent. Stunningly Beautiful & Fully Renovated 3 Bedroom /2 Bathroom Duplex (1st Fl. & Basement) located on a Quiet Block. Everything has been Updated! Follow the Gorgeous Walkway w/ New Pavers and Stoop into the Cozy, Inviting & Open Concept Living Room & Kitchen. Living Room Features Fireplace & Mantle, LED Recessed Lighting & Upgraded Hardwood Flooring Throughout. Kitchen
Located in the charming community of Amityville, Zen Long Island at Oyster Bay offers premium 2-bed apartments designed specifically for adults 55 and over seeking comfortable, maintenance-free living. Your new home features modern conveniences including newly renovated kitchens and baths, complete with a full appliance package, beautiful wood plank laminate flooring, and wall-to-wall carpeting
Ask About Our Outstanding Specials*: Quiet well maintained 55 and over senior community-an ideal place to live. Close to Parks, Beaches, Fishing, Shopping and Dining. White Kit Cabs, SS Appls, Plank Flooring throughout. Subway Beveled Tile-Bath. LED H-H, Ceil Fans, 2" Faux Blinds. *Restrictions apply. *Pricing and policies may change without notice. Restrictions Apply*.
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