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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.
The mural on Route 107 welcomes motorists to Glen Cove.
Glen Cove is the perfect place for any family.
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.
Modern renovations have been conducted on colonial revivals with an attached garage.
A bright, all-brick tudor style home boasts an elevated front lawn.
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.
Glen Cove residents enjoy a day at Pryibil Beach.
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.
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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.
706 students call Friends Academy home.
Approximately 1060 students attend Glen Cove High School in Glen Cove.
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.
Come in for happy hour at Tocolo 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.
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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 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.
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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On average, homes in Glen Cove, NY sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Glen Cove, NY over the last 12 months is $797,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
GLEN COVE. Luxury living at its finest, within the Beacon at Garvies Point; nestled on 56 acres of waterfront, residence 1309, an exquisite 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom Penthouse, features high ceilings, wall to wall windows offering all day sun and views of the marina, and your own private rooftop terrace, which has been customized like no other; including a full outdoor kitchen, gas bbq and fire
This bright two-bedroom, two-bathroom home features 10' ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows. This layout features an open kitchen with views of the pool and marina. The gourmet kitchen complete with custom paneled GE appliances has white Brazilian quartzite countertops and a kitchen island with a Kohler undermount sink, Insinkerator garbage disposal and instant filtered hot and cold-water
Spacious Spectacular Split Home on 1/4 arboretum acre on private tree lined street. Open and Spacious Entry Foyer, Living Room with Bay Window and Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen with slider to patio and yard, Primary Suite with access to Full Bath with double vanities, 3 additional bedrooms, 1 additional bathroom, lower level finished with den/office, unfinished basement with
Some homes just feel happy the moment you walk in — and this light-filled Sea Cliff village charmer is one of them.Highlights: Sun-drenched interiors. Flexible finished basement space. Spacious, fully fenced backyard. Detached garage and ample parking. North Shore School District. A bright enclosed porch welcomes you in, leading to the first floor with a warm living room, eat-in kitchen, and
This beautifully remodeled historic Colonial blends timeless turn-of-the-century charm with modern updates throughout. Tucked away with a private, hidden driveway, the home features a new kitchen and updated bathrooms, rich hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. The finished basement and finished attic provide valuable additional living space, ideal for a home office, gym, or guest area.
Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch style home on a spacious corner lot in desirable Glen Cove. This well-maintained residence features an open concept living and dining area with hardwood floors throughout, a functional eat-in kitchen with ample cabinet space, and three sunlit, generously sized bedrooms. The large corner property offers a private driveway and great outdoor potential for gardening,
Discover a Rare Gem in the Heart of Glen Cove! This 55+ Gated Community is Only 5 years Young. This Stunning Residence Boasts Gas Cooking in the Spacious Eat In Kitchen, 2 Large Bedrooms and 2 Well Appointed Full Baths. The Breton Hills Community Provides a Secure and Serene Environment For the Next Chapter of Life with Inviting Clubhouse, Gym and Outdoor Patio Plus Ample Parking For You & Your
Nestled on 56 acres of pristine waterfront, Residence 1024 is a truly special three-bedroom, three-bathroom home offering 12-foot ceilings and wall-to-wall windows with desirable north and west exposures, filling the residence with natural light throughout the day and showcasing breathtaking sunset views. This beautifully upgraded home features a gourmet chef’s kitchen with custom paneled GE
Back to market . Serious seller considering all offers . A beautiful modernized studio availablity at Pearsall complex. Remodeled with an updated space oriented layout. This retelling of what a studio can be defines the absolute usage of space. Current layout expands the comfort of a studio space into much more usable space. All of this perfected space at a monthly cost of just 492.38 per month
come to this beautiful property 2 bedrooms with a lot other potential spaces, finish garage with heat/ basement with separate entrance./open house Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 2pm
Sayra Isabel Diaz GranadosProfessional RE of New York
Four-bedroom, two-bath Cape-style home offering a functional three-level layout including a full basement, situated on an approximately 6,400 sq ft street-to-street lot extending from Frost Pond Road through to Ann Street. The main level features a living room and formal dining area, an eat-in kitchen, a first-floor bedroom and home office, and a full bathroom, providing flexible living options
Stunning professionally designed and renovated 5 bed 5bth brick and siding colonial. No expense spared in this immaculate over 5000 sf modern open floor plan water view home. Sundrenched two story formal living room with marble fireplace open to the designer formal dining room which leads into the chef's dream eat in kitchen with professional appliances (over 100k appliance package Thermador,
GLEN COVE. Luxury living at its finest, within the Beacon at Garvies Point; nestled on 56 acres of waterfront, residence 1309, an exquisite 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom Penthouse, features high ceilings, wall to wall windows offering all day sun and views of the marina, and your own private rooftop terrace, which has been customized like no other; including a full outdoor kitchen, gas bbq and fire
This bright two-bedroom, two-bathroom home features 10' ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows. This layout features an open kitchen with views of the pool and marina. The gourmet kitchen complete with custom paneled GE appliances has white Brazilian quartzite countertops and a kitchen island with a Kohler undermount sink, Insinkerator garbage disposal and instant filtered hot and cold-water
Spacious Spectacular Split Home on 1/4 arboretum acre on private tree lined street. Open and Spacious Entry Foyer, Living Room with Bay Window and Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, Eat in Kitchen with slider to patio and yard, Primary Suite with access to Full Bath with double vanities, 3 additional bedrooms, 1 additional bathroom, lower level finished with den/office, unfinished basement with
Crandall's Cove Downtown at Glen Cove | Modern New-Construction Living Experience |Experience refined living in this 1,000 sq. ft. new-construction residence, thoughtfully designed for comfort, style, and modern efficiency. The home features an open-concept kitchen with brand-new stainless-steel appliances, seamlessly integrated with a dedicated dining area, ideal for everyday living and
Crandall's Cove Downtown at Glen Cove | Modern New-Construction Living Experience |Experience refined living in this 1,150 sq. ft. new-construction residence, thoughtfully designed for comfort, style, and contemporary living. The home features an open-concept kitchen with brand-new stainless-steel appliances, seamlessly connected to a dedicated dining area, ideal for both daily use and
Nice Apartment Near All Colleges And Train.Walk up Attic for Storage Heat Included In Rent, 1 Month Security, Tenant Pays Own Cooking Gas And Electric Renters Insurance Required. Credit Check. Appointments To Be Set Through A Phone Call To Office Only.
Colonial New Flooring, New Kitchen And Bathroom. Hardwood Floors Redone, New Lighting, 2 Full Baths And Basement For Storage. Nice Private Yard And Rear Porch. Off Street Parking. 1 Month Security Deposit, Renters Insurance Required. Credit Check
Near All Hardwood Floors, updated Kitchen and Bath.Lots of Closets Use Of Yard. Tenant Pays Own Gas And Electric, Renters Insurance Required Credit Check
High Hat Lighting In Living Room, Hardwood Floors, Recent New Eat In Kitchen. Washer And Dryer, Use Of Yard. 1 Month Security Tenant Pays Own Electric, Gas And Water. Credit Check.
2nd Floor Apartment With Use Of Yard. Hardwood Floors, Washer And Dryer, Extra Storage Space. 1 Month Security. Tenant Pays Own Gas And Electric, Renters Insurance Required. Appointments To Be Set Through A Phone Call To Office Only.
Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom apartment in a two-family home, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This second-floor unit allows for HIGH CEILINGS! New wood floors, new washer/dryer, and freshly painted interior. All bedroom closets have a closet system. Sliders off the kitchen lead to a walk-out balcony overlooking a beautiful backyard. (Tenant for this unit enjoys views, but not use of the yard)
Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom apartment in a two-family home, at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. New wood floors, new washer/dryer, new refrigerator, and freshly painted interior. All bedroom closets have a closet system. Sliders off the kitchen lead to a spacious deck overlooking a beautiful fenced-in backyard with an in-ground pool. Enjoy the private driveway and plenty of street parking.
Recent Renovation Spacious Apartment With Master Bedroom And Master Bath, Hardwood Floors Through Out. New High Hat LED Lighting, New Kitchen, Large Living Room Another New Full Bath, Washer And Dryer, Garage And Use Of Yard.1 Month Security. Tenant Pays Own Gas, Water And Electric. Renters Insurance Required. Credit Check. Appointments To Be Set Through A Phone Call To Office Only.
Recent Renovation, Hardwood Floors Use Of Yard, Tenant Storage And Off Street Parking. Laundry Area. Near Village And Park. 1 Month Security, Tenant Pays Own Gas And Electric Renters Insurance Required. Credit Check.
Set near Long Island’s beautiful Golden Shore, Fairfield Metro at Glen Cove offers thoughtfully designed studios and one and two bedroom apartments that include gourmet kitchens with refined finishes, washers and dryers, spacious walk-in-closets and private patios or balconies with a fantastic view. A wide range of community amenities include Keyless entry with Latch, AM/PM Concierge attended
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