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Laurel Hollow is a beautiful, historic community with roots in science
Located within the North Shore town of Oyster Bay, the forest-secluded village of Laurel Hollow is a true gem of Long Island, with a rich heritage of scientific achievement and an equally renowned desirability as a fashionable suburb of New York City. Laurel Hollow was one of the original colonial settlements in New York state, tracing its history to a 1653 land purchase. Laurel Hollow and the rest of Oyster Bay were once part of Queens County, but, while most of Queens joined New York City in 1898, this community became part of the newly formed suburban Nassau County, and Laurel Hollow has since retained its rural charm. This silvan neighborhood became home to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in 1890, and the biological laboratory evolved from a summer program into a major center of American science during the 1920s and produced Nobel-prize winning faculty such as James D. Watson – a co-discoverer of DNA – and the team of Martha Chase and Alfred Hershey, who confirmed DNA as the genetic material. The CSHL’s rise to global prominence has helped establish Laurel Hollow as a community with a strong scientific heritage, one that has attracted many academics over the years.
The Laboratory looks out over Cold Spring Harbor in Laurel Hollow.
Dutch Colonial style adds timeless charm to this spacious Laurel Hollow residence.
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Tree-shaded residential streets give homes a sense of privacy
Together with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s international importance, the wealth of colonial-style country estates in Laurel Hollow has helped establish this town as one of the country’s most desirable; by 2009, BusinessWeek estimated that Laurel Hollow was the eighth-wealthiest town in America. Laurel Hollow’s homes sell for a minimum of $1.25 million and up to $7.8 million, reflecting on its immense desirability and its in-demand housing stock. Laurel Hollow’s homes tend to be located along winding, tree-canopied roads, with vast front yards and back yards shaded by Laurel Hollow’s forests. The space between Laurel Hollow’s homes and the presence of thick foliage create a sense of quiet and privacy that many homebuyers look for in a New York City suburb.
Classic colonial architecture defines this elegant residence in Laurel Hollow.
Dutch Colonial architecture adds timeless charm to this Laurel Hollow home with harbor views.
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Hiking in Fox Hollow Preserve, swimming at Cold Spring Beach
Cold Spring Harbor is almost entirely residential, though locals appreciate the recreational opportunities that both the beaches and woodlands offer. Fox Hollow Preserve, at the heart of Oyster Bay, consists of 26 acres of trails and various forest types, making for picturesque, shaded hikes. Beach lovers have access to two private beaches, including the Cold Spring Beach at the end of the neighborhood’s Inner Harbor and the Laurel Hollow Village Hall, a local community center with both a rocky beach and storage for kayaks and paddle boards. Whether you’re looking to launch your boat to explore Cold Spring Harbor, relax on a quiet beachfront, or go for a swim during the summer months, these beaches offer excellent local opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Laurel Hollow’s Village Hall provides a quiet waterfront spot for swimming and recreation.
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Highly rated Cold Spring Harbor schools
Laurel Hollow’s students attend the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, which Niche gives an A-plus. Young students attend Goosehill Primary Center, which has an A, and West Side School, which has an A-plus. For seventh grade, they move on to Cold Spring Harbor High School. With an A-plus, this school has consistently ranked among the top 50 public high schools in the state, producing notables such as actress Lindsay Lohan and Hewlett-Packard and eBay CEO Meg Whitman.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School serves young learners in the Oyster Bay district near Laurel Hollow.
Oyster Bay High School serves local students with college-prep programs near Laurel Hollow.
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Commuting to NYC on the LIE
Laurel Hollow residents can drive into Lower Manhattan within two hours and Queens within an hour, with the Long Island Expressway providing ease of travel into the Big Apple.
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On average, homes in Laurel Hollow, NY sell after 91 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurel Hollow, NY over the last 12 months is $2,400,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Exceptional Opportunity to Build a Luxury Estate in Laurel Hollow. Perched atop a prestigious hill in the exclusive enclave of Laurel Hollow, this ultra-private property presents a rare opportunity to construct a custom-designed mansion in one of the most sought-after locations on the North Shore. Surrounded by serene natural beauty and offering maximum privacy, the estate promises to be a true
Set on a sprawling and flat 2.3-acre estate in the heart of prestigious Laurel Hollow, 1616 Stewart Lane is an all-brick custom Colonial that exemplifies timeless craftsmanship and elevated living. Expertly constructed and meticulously maintained, this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom residence offers both grand scale and refined detail, creating an ideal retreat for luxurious everyday living and
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