Flower Hill is a quiet village with luxury homes and top schools
Towering trees and lush green lawns line the streets of Flower Hill, lending a peaceful feeling to this North Shore village. The community, which is almost entirely residential, is known for its luxury homes, but the location near Port Washington makes it easy to visit local shops and restaurants. The village is desirable for families, with three highly rated school districts serving the area. It also offers an easy commute into Manhattan thanks to the nearby Port Washington train station.
Spacious lots and upscale homes define the community
Homes in Flower Hill are often extravagant, spacious houses on quarter-acre to half-acre lots, and range. They range from ranch-style to Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival homes. Well-maintained landscaping and backyard pools are common features in the village. Homes are more expensive than some nearby communities, typically costing between the mid-$800,000s and the mid-$5.8 millions. The village has a strict building code and requires permits for many projects, including roof repairs and replacing doors or windows. Make sure to check with the village before starting any projects to see if you need a permit.
Why taxes are high in the village
Living in Flower Hill comes with high property taxes. Some of the reasons for the high cost include:
- Nassau County is among the top counties nationwide for property taxes.
- Residents pay taxes to the county, the Town of North Hempstead, the Village of Flower Hill, and their school district.
- Flower Hill’s tax rate is higher than in nearby villages like Roslyn and Port Washington North.
Dining, groceries and upscale shopping are all close by
While there are few dining options in Flower Hill, Port Washington’s lively Main Street is a short drive away. “A staple would be Louie’s. They just renovated the whole entire property that’s right on the water. It’s a great seafood restaurant,” says Alexandra Gregorek, an associate real estate broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate with 15 years of experience. Wine bars, Italian restaurants and cafes fill the streets around Port Washington. Gregorek also recommends Bosphorus Café for Turkish fare and Butler’s Flat Clam Shack for fresh seafood in the summer. Groceries are even closer to home, with a Whole Foods on Northern Boulevard. The nearby Americana Manhasset is an upscale shopping mall with stores like Prada, Michael Kors and Louis Vuitton.
Residents enjoy parks, golf and waterfront recreation
Recreation is easy to find in Flower Hill, from small parks to vast open spaces. Some of the activities you can enjoy include:
- A stroll through the woods or a game of basketball at Flower Hill Village Park
- A round of golf at the private North Hempstead Country Club or the public Harbor Links Golf Course
- Lounging in the sun or swimming in the harbor at North Hempstead Beach Park
Three top-rated school districts serve local students
Depending on where you live in the village, you could be part of the Manhasset, Port Washington or Roslyn school districts. Each is highly rated, with Manhasset and Roslyn each ranking among the top districts in the country.
Commuters benefit from direct train service to Manhattan
Flower Hill is a popular destination for people who work in Manhattan. “It’s one of the best commutes on Long Island,” Gregorek says. “We have the Port Washington line that serves Port Washington and Manhasset. It’s a direct train line, so you don’t have to transfer.” The train can take you to Grand Central Terminal or Penn Station, and it typically takes about 50 minutes. If you’d rather drive, you’ll have a 23-mile trip along Interstate 495, which can take 1 to 2 hours.
What to know about basic services in Flower Hill
Services that the village provides include road maintenance and trash pickup, which happens three days a week. Police services are provided by Nassau County. Other services, like fire departments and water hookups, are split between Manhasset, Port Washington and Roslyn, depending on which part of the village you live in. Flower Hill’s website has contact information for all of the local governments and their respective utility departments.
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