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Kings Park

Kings Park

Located in Suffolk County

$754,588 Average Value
$425 Average Price per Sq Ft
12 Homes For Sale

State parks in a suburban hamlet on the North Shore

The tidal rush of the Nissequogue River is the soundtrack to the forests, trails and waterways of its namesake state park. Standing shuttered far back on the grounds, the former Kings Park Psychiatric Center discharged its last patients in the 1990s. The Smithtown hamlet of Kings Park that grew alongside this medical facility for over a century, however, continues to flourish on the edges of state parks, along a quaint Main Street and between the rush of the Sunken Meadow State Parkway and the trains traversing the Long Island Rail Road. “Kings Park is a great community. The most interesting thing I found was that all the neighbors we met seemed to have grown up in the area, and nobody moved,” says John Cinque an associate broker with Signature Premier Properties who has lived in the same house in Kings Park for 35 years. “People think living north means it’s hard to get anywhere, but that’s not true. The Sunken Meadow Parkway takes you to all the major highways, and you can go canoeing – it's great out here.”

Launch your boat at Nissequogue River State Park.
Launch your boat at Nissequogue River State Park.
Take a ride on the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park.
Take a ride on the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park in Kings Park.
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Sunken Meadow and Nissequogue River state parks

The northern edge of Sunken Meadow State Park turns to sand and pebbles where it meets the Long Island Sound, inviting beachgoers to go for a swim. Those not looking to get their toes wet might opt for scenic views of the surf from the nearby boardwalk before splitting off onto more forested trails. The biking and walking trails at Nissequogue River State Park are a chronology of striking vistas, shifting from tide-swept marshes to birdsong-filled forests to the cracked pavement approaching the abandoned, vine-covered facilities of the Kings Park Psychiatric Center. Canoers and kayakers can launch their own craft from Kings Park Bluff’s boat ramp and set out into the Long Island Sound or Nissequogue River, or call up businesses like Nissequogue River Canoe & Kayak Rentals Inc. “You can leave your car in Smithtown, paddle all the way down the river, and they’ll come pick you up and drive you back when you’re done,” Cinque says. Smaller community parks like Kings Park Memorial Park pepper the hamlet, placing baseball fields and playgrounds within reach of neighboring subdivisions.

Sunken Meadow State Park is teeming with wildlife.
Sunken Meadow State Park is teeming with wildlife.
Its a beautiful summer day at Sunken Meadow State Park Beach.
Its a beautiful summer day at Sunken Meadow State Park Beach.
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Century-spanning single-family homes in Kings Park

While winding suburban blocks and subdivisions dominated by lawns and front yard landscaping are the norm throughout Kings Park, a long history means that housing styles range from the cozy historic revival styles of the prewar era to the straightforward suburban styles of the midcentury to the sprawling New Traditional designs that filled larger lots from the 1990s through 2020s. Smaller single-family homes with three or fewer bedrooms, like Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, split-levels and Colonial Revivals, sell for $415,000 to $865,000. Larger homes with four or more bedrooms, as well as smaller homes with backyard views of the Nissequogue River, sell for $500,000 to $1.1 million. Kings Park has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.

Kings Park also has exquisite colonial homes, often with extensive driveways.
Kings Park also has exquisite colonial homes, often with extensive driveways.
Beautiful colonial homes can be found in Kings Park.
Beautiful colonial homes can be found in Kings Park.
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Music Moments in Kings Park and Kings Park Day

The facade of Ralph’s Italian Ices becomes a backdrop for band sets on Friday evenings each summer, the Musical Moments in Kings Park concert series drawing crowds of lawn chair-wielding fans to settle in for an evening of music presented by the Kings Park Civic Association. The Kings Park Chamber of Commerce takes the lead on shutting down Main Street, attracting hundreds of art vendors and lining up all the food truck and live musicians needed to fill a summer afternoon at Kings Park Day, an annual tradition that has brought the community together each June for nearly 50 years. Plenty of other local organizations get in on event planning, including St. Joseph’s Church which hosts a Ferris wheel, firework and funnel cake-fueled Parish Family Festival for three days each August.

Ride the ferris wheel or grab dinner at the Family Festival at Church of St. Joseph.
Ride the ferris wheel or grab dinner at the Family Festival at Church of St. Joseph.
The annual Veterans Day Parade is held in Kings Park.
The annual Veterans Day Parade is held in Kings Park.
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Shopping and dining on Main Street

Red brick and cement sidewalks front storefronts along Main Street, connecting the restaurants and specialty businesses in Kings Park’s central business district. On one side of the street, Ciro’s is known for their authentic Italian cuisine and Relish is beloved for classic diner fare and ambiance. Across the way, Cafe Red combines both Italian and American fare on its menu, but plating and recipes trend toward the trendier and more creative. At the nearby Kings Park Plaza strip mall, shoppers stop for groceries at Key Food Supermarkets and pick up essentials at T.J. Maxx and the Kings Park Pharmacy.

Enjoy a delicious Ralph's frozen ice in  Kings Park.
Enjoy a delicious Ralph's frozen ice in Kings Park.
For a great sit down dinner stop into Ciro's in Kings Park.
For a great sit down dinner stop into Ciro's in Kings Park.
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School-run heritage museum at Kings Park Central School District

Park View Elementary School serves kindergarten through third grade and earns an A from Niche. R.J.O. Intermediate School serves fourth through fifth grades and earns an A-minus, doubling as the site of the district-run Leo P. Ostebo Kings Park Heritage Museum. William T. Rogers Middle School serves sixth through eighth grades and earns an A, and ninth through 12th graders finish up at Kings Park High School which earns an A-minus.

William T Rogers School has plenty of space for students to achieve their best results.
William T Rogers School has plenty of space for students to achieve their best results.
RJ O Intermediate School's main entrance has artwork near the doors.
RJ O Intermediate School's main entrance has artwork near the doors.
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Grab a train to the city at Kings Park Train Station.
Grab a train to the city at Kings Park Train Station.

Kings Park LIRR and commuting on the Sunken Meadow State Parkway

The western edge of Kings Park is the snaking path of the Sunken Meadow State Parkway, offering a straight shot south to the Northern State Parkway on the 50-mile drive to Manhattan. Accessing the Port Jefferson Branch of the Long Island Rail Road from the Kings Park Station provides a 1 hour and 30-minute train ride into Penn Station.

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Area Facts

Number of Homes
3,771
Number of Homes for Sale
12
Median Year Built
1967
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,893
On par with the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,937
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
977
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
636
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
460
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 12PM - 2PM

    27 Spencer Way, Kings Park, NY 11754

    $749,999

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,920 Sq Ft
    • 27 Spencer Way
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this charming and versatile home in the Kings Park School District, offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. With a spacious layout, this home features a bright living room, formal dining room, and a cozy family room with a wood-burning fireplace which is perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen flows nicely into the dining area, where sliding doors lead out to a deck

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    Jennifer Calamia
    Signature Premier Properties
    (631) 538-4577
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  • Saturday, Apr 4
    Open Sat 12PM - 2PM

    17 Country Lane Dr, Kings Park, NY 11754

    $799,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,029 Sq Ft
    • 17 Country Lane Dr
    • New 1 day ago

    Welcome to this beautifully updated and truly inviting home, perfectly situated midblock in the heart of Kings Park and backing to a peaceful nature preserve. This warm and welcoming residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality—an ideal setting for creating lasting memories. Designed with family living in mind, this move-in ready home features 5 bedrooms, including 2 on

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Weather

Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®®

60 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Walk Score®®

30 / 100

Not friendly

Transit Score®®

10 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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