Located in Suffolk County
"It's a nice town that's surrounded by nice towns," says Realtor Maria Caifa of Hauppauge, Long Island. This may be a modest understatement considering everything this hamlet in Central Long Island has going for it.
It's not the average colonial or ranch-style home on half-acre lots that await prospective homebuyers in Hauppauge. They're homes in great condition that sport 20 to 30 percent lower taxes than homes in surrounding areas, according to Robert Scarito, a Realtor with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The Hauppauge Business Park — one of the East Coast's biggest business parks — pays the majority of the taxes. Scarito says proudly, "I've been in the business for over 40 years, and my sons are in real estate. And they live here. They bought in Hauppauge." So what's the cost for these perks? Scarito suggests, "You're lucky to get into Hauppauge under $600,000." At the high end, it's over $1 million. These attractive home trends are just one of several reasons homebuyers consider Hauppauge.
Most neighborhood children attend Hauppage Union Free School District, which earns an A rating from Niche. Students can start at Bretton Woods Elementary, which earns an A, followed by Commack Middle, also rated an A. At Commack High School, which boasts an A-plus rating, students have the opportunity to engage with more than 60 school-sponsored clubs, and they can play more than 15 varsity-level sports.
You can stay on the move year-round at the local recreational center called The Rinx. In the summer, the Olympic-sized pool and kiddie pool provide cool-down relief. Ice rinks are busy throughout the year with hockey and ice skating. There's a game room and a summertime day camp for kids. Play a round of golf at Wind Watch Golf and Country Club. The semi-private 18-hole course accompanies a fine dining restaurant, entertainment venue, tennis courts and an outdoor pool.
Even though it's a landlocked hamlet, the nearby Stump Pond is great for fishing and boating. It's surrounded by the Blydenburgh County Park on Hauppauge's north central border. If you're up for it, a 6.6-mile hiking trail surrounds the pond, giving soothing views and close encounters with wildlife. It's also a great area for a picnic and a romp on the playground.
Whether dining out or cooking at home, Hauppauge offers a diverse food scene that locals enjoy. When you sit down at the Osteria Umbria, it feels like you've left the suburbs for the city. Authentic Italian classics are served with flair in an upscale setting. Order the Tableside Taglierini alla Gricia, and the chef will prepare the finishing touches of pasta over an open fire in a hollowed-out cheese wheel next to your table. It'll wow you even before you take the first bite. Despite its name, the scene is casual and throwback at the Hauppauge Palace Diner. Verified by locals, it's a tried-and-true spot for American comfort foods. We're talking eggs benedict and home fries or a B.L.T. with a side of potato salad. Plus, it's open until midnight, seven days a week. Hauppauge's supermarkets offer staple grocery items, prepared foods and gourmet options. There's a ShopRite off Nesconset Highway and North Shore Farms off Veterans Memorial Highway. And if you want a bigger health foods selection, a Whole Foods Market is 5.5 miles away in neighboring Commack.
The cross-section of highways in the neighborhood's center grants convenient transportation routes to surrounding areas. And Interstate 495 runs along the neighborhood's southern boundary, providing a straight shot to Manhattan. "It's not too far east, not too far west. It's in a perfectly central area," notes Caifa.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
yanli Zhang
EXP Realty
(848) 272-2438
23 Total Sales
1 in Hauppauge
$745,000 Price
Silvana Lewis
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(631) 904-7178
32 Total Sales
2 in Hauppauge
$640K - $669K Price Range
Bryn Elliott
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 883-5528
245 Total Sales
1 in Hauppauge
$700,000 Price
Robert Lorenzo
Compass Greater NY LLC
(631) 857-4339
138 Total Sales
1 in Hauppauge
$360,000 Price
Thomas Caramanno
Compass Greater NY LLC
(646) 846-4324
68 Total Sales
1 in Hauppauge
$1,200,000 Price
Laurie Lamar Roundsman
Cornerstone Properties of LI
(631) 646-2573
27 Total Sales
1 in Hauppauge
$775,000 Price
On average, homes in Hauppauge, NY sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Hauppauge, NY over the last 12 months is $760,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$2,250 - $3,950 per month
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