Baldwin Harbor
Boating and fishing in Middle Bay, sports at Baldwin Park
With water in almost every direction, activities like boating, kayaking, swimming and fishing are an essential part of life and recreation in Baldwin Harbor. “We have great waterways if you’re a boater,” says Paul Conforti, a licensed associate broker at Douglas Elliman who has lived in Baldwin for 38 years and has sold homes here for about 20 years. The massive waterfront Baldwin Park is a focal point for residents of both Baldwin Harbor and Baldwin, who enjoy its playground, skate park, abundance of sports areas, dog run and more. “It has soccer fields, tennis fields, pickleball, baseball fields, several miles of walking trails through the woods and fields,” Mahler says. Its waterfront position also makes it a prime spot to enjoy views of the bay. Spending the day at the beach and swimming in the Atlantic Ocean is also easy, as Long Beach is only about 6 miles away and Jones Beach is about 10 miles away.
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Homes with private boat slips on the canal
Between the water surrounding the neighborhood and the canals cutting through it, Baldwin Harbor has an abundance of waterfront homes. A network of well-maintained sidewalks makes it incredibly walkable, and many homes have sizeable backyards. Waterfront homes often have small private docks where homeowners can launch kayaks and dock small boats. “There’s a huge diversity of types of neighborhoods within Baldwin Harbor,” Mahler says. “You have homes built before World War II as well as homes built after World War II. There’s a distinct line." Some small communities such as Bay Colony create a very exclusive peninsula of beautiful high-end homes. "The varieties of homes are just every type of style you could imagine,” says Mahler. Hi-ranches are particularly common, as are Cape Cods and new traditionals. Tudors aren’t as common as they are in nearby Baldwin, but there are a few. Fixer-uppers can drop as low as $550,000 and inland homes usually max out at around $950,000. Waterfront homes can climb to about $2 million. The CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
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Hurricane season in a coastal hamlet
As a coastal hamlet on Long Island, hurricane season can impact Baldwin Harbor. When it does, there’s a moderate risk of flooding and a severe risk of high winds.Grand Baldwin Festival, meeting Santa at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony
The Grand Baldwin Festival is the biggest annual event for both Baldwin and Baldwin Harbor. It features a marketplace local vendors, artists working on paintings in front of tents full of their wares and live music. There’s also a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in early December, complete with a visit from Santa on a fire truck for young children.
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Dinner and live music on the water, more options in Baldwin
Sonny’s Canal House is the neighborhood’s only restaurant. "They have live bands Friday and Saturday,” says Conforti. This makes it a favorite meeting spot for drinks. When residents want more options, though, they don’t have to go far; nearby Baldwin has plenty of restaurants. Novi serves Italian classics and No Good Burger Joint has huge burgers, wings and milkshakes. Kitty O Hara’s is another popular spot for drinks and live music in a laid-back atmosphere. Baldwin also has a few major retailers like Petco and Best Buy and grocery stores, including Stop & Shop and GalaFresh Farms.
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Hands-on experience at Baldwin High
The Baldwin Union Free School District, which gets an A-minus from Niche, serves as a draw for the neighborhood. Children can attend Meadow Elementary School, before moving on to Baldwin Middle School and Baldwin High School. All three schools get A-minuses. Baldwin High gives students hands-on learning experiences in specialized spaces like a courtroom and medical lab.Highways and Baldwin LIRR station a few miles away
No highways run directly through Baldwin Harbor; Atlantic Avenue is its biggest road, and even that forms its northern border. This keeps its streets quieter and more residential, but Sunrise Highway is just over 2 miles away. Also about 2 miles away, The Long Island Rail Road’s train takes commuters to Pennsylvania Station in just 45 minutes. Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital is 3 miles away, and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 16 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Frank DeLucia
Frank DeLucia
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker American Homes
(516) 699-1821
26 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Harbor
$700,000 Price
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Cheryl Rosenthal
Cheryl Rosenthal
Realty Trends Corp
(516) 518-7267
138 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Harbor
$379,000 Price
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Edward Browne
Edward Browne
Island Advantage Realty LLC
(516) 518-4336
42 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Harbor
$450,000 Price
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Janet Nation
Janet Nation
Keller Williams Realty Greater
(844) 871-1555
47 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Harbor
$805,000 Price
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Paul Conforti
Paul Conforti
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(516) 518-2638
141 Total Sales
14 in Baldwin Harbor
$385K - $2.1M Price Range
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Yadlynd Cherubin
Yadlynd Cherubin
Keller Williams Realty Greater
(646) 542-0039
144 Total Sales
1 in Baldwin Harbor
$652,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Silver Lake Park
Baldwin Park
Waterfront Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Kayak/Canoe
Milburn Creek Park
- Trails
Sea Breeze Park
- Trails
- Volleyball
- Events
John J Randall Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Baldwin Harbor | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Baldwin Harbor Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Baldwin Harbor, Long Island sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Baldwin Harbor, Long Island over the last 12 months is $381,589, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$395,742
Median Sale Price
$381,589
Median Single Family Sale Price
$381,589
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$395,742
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,512
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1959
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,319
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jul 315:30 - 7pm
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Thursday, Jul 315 - 6:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
8,188
Median Age
43
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$120,363
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$145,741
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
39%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.8%
% Population in Labor Force
67.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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