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Glen Cove

Glen Cove

Located in Nassau County

$998,774 Average Value
$513 Average Price per Sq Ft
31 Homes For Sale

Gold Coast roots in an active Nassau County suburban city

The names Morgan, Pratt and Pryibil are often seen in chronicles of Long Island’s industrial age and the glamorous, gilded histories of their Gold Coast manors. In the city of Glen Cove, however, those wealth-laden surnames adorn the welcome signs of estates-turned-parks following the banks of Hempstead Harbor and the Long Island Sound. Today, the same rolling hills that were decidedly rural through the Gilded Age have become one of Nassau County’s only two cities and a settled Long Island Rail Road-anchored commuter suburb. “Glen Cove is a beautiful place to live – we have our free beaches, an active waterfront, the municipal golf course. We’re represented by just about every single ethnic and religious background, and we live harmoniously. It’s a real community,” says Pamela Panzenbeck, Glen Cove’s mayor who has lived in the city for more than 70 years. “It’s the kind of city where people are born in and stay. I always say, it’s a great place to raise your family.” Settled does not mean stagnant; in Glen Cove, decades-old events and an ever-diversifying, modernizing business district support a blend of multi-generational residents and relative newcomers drawn by the promise of tranquil suburbia and easy access to the sound.

Glen Cove's population is 28365 as of the 202 census, qualifying it as a city.
Glen Cove's population is 28365 as of the 202 census, qualifying it as a city.
The mural on Route 107 welcomes motorists to Glen Cove.
The mural on Route 107 welcomes motorists to Glen Cove.
Glen Cove is the perfect place for any family.
Glen Cove is the perfect place for any family.
Located at Morgan Park is the Glen Cove Yacht Club.
Located at Morgan Park is the Glen Cove Yacht Club.
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From an industrialist enclave to a modern New York City commuter suburb

Glen Cove has enjoyed storied centuries of evolving industries, its position on Hempstead Harbor and the Long Island Sound eventually spawning sound-front resorts and lofty industrialist estates before meaningfully suburbanizing post-war. In the 21st century, Northwell Health is a major player in Long Island’s healthcare sector, represented in the city by Glen Cove Hospital. Like the rest of Nassau County, however, Glen Cove is often a bedroom community for those commuting to New York City.

Heading south to the Long Island Expressway, commuters have a nearly 30-mile drive to Manhattan. Three Long Island Rail Road stations serve Glen Cove. From the Glen Cove stop, riders can be at Penn Station in a little bit over an hour. Although most residents rely on personal vehicles, Nassau Inter-County Express buses make stops throughout the city. LaGuardia Airport is less than 25 miles away. The Glen Cove Ferry Terminal has been largely inactive for nearly a decade. Further study and funding fixes are needed to decide the commuter service the city requires post-COVID.

Gold Coast estates, single-family suburbia and waterfront condos in Glen Cove

On the rolling, forested roads away from Glen Cove’s center and out on East Island, original Gold Coast estates and homes of similar sizes and grandeur stand next to more typical colonials built in the early 1900s, as do custom-built homes built in more recent decades. More densely plotted streets lined by a blend of prewar and midcentury single-family homes follow old trolley lines through the center of the city. Condos in midrise and townhouse-style complexes rise near the water, downtown Glen Cove and LIRR stations. Glen Cove’s median single-family home price is $839,000, more than double the national median of $418,700 reported by the National Association of Realtors.

This shaded brick tudor home offers added privacy at a busy intersection.
This shaded brick tudor home offers added privacy at a busy intersection.
Modern renovations have been conducted on colonial revivals with an attached garage.
Modern renovations have been conducted on colonial revivals with an attached garage.
A bright, all-brick tudor style home boasts an elevated front lawn.
A bright, all-brick tudor style home boasts an elevated front lawn.
Brick construction colonials have attached garages in Glen Cove.
Brick construction colonials have attached garages in Glen Cove.
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Parks and golf courses from Hempstead Harbor to the Long Island Sound

Glen Cove’s parks and beaches often bear the names of wealthy industrialists from the city’s Gold Coast past, a few even taking up sprawling inland or Long Island Sound-side acreages on former estates. Across a few public waterfronts, Glen Cove offers access to fishing piers, kayak launches and sand-and-pebble North Shore beaches. “Because we’re on the Sound, very small children can go into the water – it's much calmer than the ocean. You kind of put your chair on the edge of the water, and they can play around you. My children spent every afternoon at Pryibil Beach when they were young,” Panzenbeck says. People walking at Morgan Park might walk along the sand or opt for paved, tree-shaded trails along the waterfront. Nearby, boats bob along docks at marinas like Safe Harbor Glen Cove. Residents enjoy access to a public 18-hole course at the Glen Cove Golf Club. Hundreds of acres of woodlands make up Welwyn Preserve, and visitors may also attend history programs at the Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center.

Welwyn Preserve is also home to the Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center.
Welwyn Preserve is also home to the Holocaust Memorial & Educational Center.
Glen Cove residents enjoy a day at Pryibil Beach.
Glen Cove residents enjoy a day at Pryibil Beach.
Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove, NY is a large shoreline park.
Morgan Memorial Park in Glen Cove, NY is a large shoreline park.
Welcome to Glen Cove's public 18 hole golf course, the Glen Cove Golf Club.
Welcome to Glen Cove's public 18 hole golf course, the Glen Cove Golf Club.
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Glen Cove City schools and Friends Academy

Kids will attend the Glen Cove City School District, which earns a B overall from Niche. B-rated Glen Cove High School continues to update its course offerings while investing in popular programs, including a music program that has seen the school recognized as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants several times. Also in the city, Friends Academy is a college preparatory school based around the Quaker faith that offers private education for prekindergarten through 12th grade. It earns an A-plus from Niche and the designation as the top private high school in Nassau County.

There are approximately 725 students at the Robert M Finley Middle School in Glen Cove, NY.
There are approximately 725 students at the Robert M Finley Middle School in Glen Cove, NY.
706 students call Friends Academy home.
706 students call Friends Academy home.
Approximately 1060 students attend Glen Cove High School in Glen Cove.
Approximately 1060 students attend Glen Cove High School in Glen Cove.
The Landing School has a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
The Landing School has a student to teacher ratio of 10 to 1.
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Shopping and dining in downtown Glen Cove

Broad sidewalks line School Street in Glen Cove’s downtown, connecting patrons to specialty stores, banks and restaurants serving globe-spanning cuisines. Some eateries break away from the main drag, instead offering views of nearby marinas on outdoor patios. Though the city’s comprehensive plan hasn’t been updated since 2009, Glen Cove’s downtown is one area of focus in ongoing community input and development. Joined by streetscape and infrastructure improvements, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments like Village Square are helping to update the available housing and commercial centers at Glen Cove’s center. Larger strip malls and grocery stores are farther from the city center. Glen Cove’s houses of worship are diverse, including synagogues like Congregation Tifereth Israel, churches like the Church of Saint Rocco and Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur.

Sids burgers is a Glen Cove staple.
Sids burgers is a Glen Cove staple.
Come in for happy hour at Tocolo in Glen cove.
Come in for happy hour at Tocolo in Glen cove.
Have an authentic Mexican meal at Jalisco in Glen Cove.
Have an authentic Mexican meal at Jalisco in Glen Cove.
The Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove has a quick takeout cafe and a sit down restaurant next door.
The Downtown Cafe in Glen Cove has a quick takeout cafe and a sit down restaurant next door.
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Morgan Park and St. Rocco festivities in Glen Cove

The city's waterfront is a venue for plenty of Glen Cove community events throughout the year, including the weekly, bring-your-own-lawn chair Morgan Park Summer Music Festival. The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove defends its claim to the “Best Feast in the East,” title each year when over 150,000 foodies come to the festival’s namesake church for a taste of Italy. Outside of major events and holidays, community organizations keep residents of all ages busy; Gold Coast Little League teams take to John Maccarone Memorial Stadium, and seniors attend more intensive day programs and regularly scheduled exercise classes at the Glen Cove Senior Center.

The Ferris wheel drapes the backdrop of St. Rocco's Feast in Glen Cove.
The Ferris wheel drapes the backdrop of St. Rocco's Feast in Glen Cove.
The Glen Cove Street Fair is held on main street in Glen Cove.
The Glen Cove Street Fair is held on main street in Glen Cove.
Pull up a beach chair and enjoy the live music at Downtown Sounds.
Pull up a beach chair and enjoy the live music at Downtown Sounds.
The former City Stadium Park is dedicated to the memory of John Maccarone.
The former City Stadium Park is dedicated to the memory of John Maccarone.
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Local policing and weather patterns in Glen Cove

According to data reported by the Glen Cove Police Department to the FBI, violent crime rose about 56% while property crime decreased around 29% from 2022 to 2023. Regardless of percent change year over year, both the city’s property and violent crime rates are significantly lower than state and national averages.

Glen Cove sees four seasons in a year, peaking in hot summers and below-freezing winters.

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Glen Cove Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$899,000
Median Sale Price
$759,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$998,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$705,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
267
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$513

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,575
Number of Homes for Sale
31
Median Year Built
1954
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,545
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,321
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,382
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
989
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
9,583

Open Houses

  • 239 Walnut Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542

    $999,999

    • 5 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,249 Sq Ft
    • 239 Walnut Rd

    Updated modern single family home in Glen Cove, offering 5 bedrooms, including 2 large bedrooms, and 2.5 bathrooms across 2,249 square feet on a 9,990 square foot lot. Built in 1973, this residence features high ceilings with skylights for lots of natural sunlight. The home features new windows, front door, siding, and roof, all replaced in 2022. The exterior windows include crown molding for

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    Andrew-Paul Ragusa
    REMI Realty
    (516) 363-4537
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  • 42 Titus Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542

    $1,138,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 3,231 Sq Ft
    • 42 Titus Rd

    Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautifully renovated 5-bedroom home nestled in a quiet Glen Cove neighborhood, right on the border of Locust Valley. Step into the welcoming front foyer featuring a skylight that fills the space with natural light. The grand living room boasts dramatic over 20-foot ceilings, creating an open, airy atmosphere ideal for both relaxing and

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    Michelle Zhao
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
    (516) 814-9775
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  • 19 Marietta Rd, Glen Cove, NY 11542

    $2,032,888

    • 7 Beds
    • 5 Baths
    • 6,769 Sq Ft
    • 19 Marietta Rd

    Elegant Seven-Bedroom Estate with Inground Pool & Luxe Living Spaces Welcome to this exquisite, custom-renovated residence offering over 15 years of quality craftsmanship and timeless design. Nestled on a picturesque, tree-lined street and set on a meticulously landscaped three-quarter acre lot, this expansive home features 7 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and thoughtfully designed indoor-outdoor

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    Mary Stanco
    BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
    (516) 985-2255
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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
25''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

39 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®®

76 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®®

24 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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