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The Big Duck, a community landmark
Flanders, a coastal community in Southampton, offers beachside and lakeside living. “It’s right next to Riverhead, one of the fastest-growing towns,” says Michael Hejmej, a Real Estate agent with Signature Premiere Property. “It’s in between Riverhead and the Hamptons, kind of like a liaison.” While New York City is about 80 miles away, Hejmej says many people who live here work in the Hamptons. The region is comprised of large swaths of county parks and is predominantly agricultural. “It has a landmark, The Big Duck,” says Mildred Thomas, a broker with Signature Premier Properties. “It’s a building built in the 1930s to raise ducks. We used to stop there. It sold ducks and duck eggs. Not many duck ponds are left, but they kept The Big Duck.” The small building, shaped like a giant white duck, was designed by Broadway set designers, the Collins Brothers, and had eyes that used to be Model T Ford headlights. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
The Big Duck Holiday Lighting draws crowds each winter in Flanders.
River Heron Beach sits at the south end of a private Flanders neighborhood.
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Single-family homes starting at $280,000
“Flanders is a cheaper option near the Hamptons,” Hejmej says. “Low taxes, but close to the Hamptons.” Homes are clustered near the coast along gridded streets with no sidewalks and set back from the road with fenced-in yards. Homes mingle with nature and are often hidden from the roadway by thick foliage. Some homes close to the water have private docks and boat launches. “The whole South Fork of Long Island is pretty prone to flooding,” Hejmej says. “People do stray a little bit away because of potential flooding areas. Houses are not equipped to take on water. A lot of houses and areas are bought up by the town.” Southampton buys land close to the coast to preserve the land and mitigate the risk of flooding and property destruction in the area, so homes are being built farther from the coast. Homes in the area are in the ranch, minimal traditional and prairie styles with no basements. “There is more of a push for basements now,” Hejmej says. “People want to rent out their basements, and houses outside of Flanders are more lucrative because you can finish your basement and rent it out.” Homes close to the water range from $570,000 to $900,000. Some homes can go for over a million. Homes farther from the bay range from $280,000 to $560,000. The CAP Index crime score for Flanders is 4 out of 10, which is on par with the national score.
Colonial Revival homes show up in some newer Flanders neighborhoods.
Waterfront homes line Flanders’ north shore along the Peconic Bay.
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Sittin' on the dock of the bay
“Flanders has a lot of waterfront areas,” Hejmej says. “It’s very woodsy and some parks are popular around the area, lots of nature trails and stuff like that.” The Peconic River, Reeves Bay and Flanders Bay border the northern boundary. The bays offer boating and fishing for seafaring folks, while Hubbard County Park spans nearly 2,000 acres to the northeast, and visitors can hunt, hike and fish. The David A. Sarnoff Preserve spans Flanders and neighboring Northampton, featuring nearly 3,000 acres of pine barrens and the opportunity to hunt, ski and hike.
The Peconic River borders northern Flanders, supporting boating and fishing.
The Southampton town boat launch provides easy access to Reeves Bay near Flanders.
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B-plus rated Riverhead High School
Children may attend Aquebogue Elementary School, which receives a B from Niche, and Riverhead Middle School, which receives a C-plus. Students advance to Riverhead High School, which receives a B-plus, and features clubs like 3D crafting, a literary magazine and a Science Olympiad. “In Flanders, the big draw is definitely the taxes,” Hejmej says. “Residents attend Riverhead schools and get Southampton town taxes.” Southampton has the lowest taxes on Long Island.
Aquebogue Elementary School serves grades K–5 near Jamesport in Riverhead.
Riverhead Middle School enrolls nearly 900 students in grades 7–8.
Riverhead Senior High School serves nearly 2,000 students in grades 9–12.
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Residents attend performances at The Suffolk
Residents may visit The Suffolk, a theater in Riverhead, that hosts concerts and comedy performances. The theater also puts on a family film series for all ages. Splish Splash Waterpark is a popular summer destination where visitors can enjoy themed water slides, a lazy river, and a wave pool. Residents looking to attend religious services may visit Flanders United Methodist Church, Blaze Church, Iglesia Alfa y Omega and others in the area.
The Suffolk in Riverhead hosts touring concerts and comedy near Flanders.
The Suffolk Theater is a historic Riverhead landmark close to Flanders.
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Shopping and dining along Flanders Road
Though Flanders is comprised chiefly of homes rather than shops or restaurants, the area has a few small, local outlets. Marta’s Deli offers Hispanic and American fare on the west side, while Jr El Mariachi stocks up on Mexican food close by. Locals head a few minutes east down Flanders Road to the Hampton Deli. The local staple serves breakfast all day and opens daily at four in the morning. Residents may purchase locally grown produce at the Riverhead Flanders Farm Fresh Food Market. The market runs 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays from July to October. Groceries are available at Stop & Shop near the Sunset Highway. Residents visit the local Torito Chapin Deli & Grocery Ltd and the 7-Eleven for quick purchases.
Sarikopa on Riverleigh Avenue serves coffee, tea, and pastries in Flanders.
Marta’s Deli in Flanders stays busy with breakfast and lunch for the commute.
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Commuters use train station and NY-24
Commuters use Riverhead train station, and bus stops line NY Route 24. The area is car-dependent, and the Sunrise Highway borders Flanders. Long Island MacArthur Airport is 30 miles away.
Important to know
The Suffolk County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan encourages the support and sustainability of the agricultural industry and land in the county. “There’s lots of farmland, and you cannot build on it,” Thomas says.
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