Bay Shore
Benefits to living north or south of the highway, LIRR to NYC
The advantages of living on the south side of the highway include a faster drive to beaches, marinas, Fire Island Ferries, and downtown Bay Shore Bandshell and various eateries. But living north of the highway has its perks too. Quick access to Sunrise Highway and Southern State Parkway makes zipping around the island easier. There’s also less traffic between Memorial Day and Labor Day from weekend warriors rushing out to their Hamptons time-shares and back to Manhattan on Sundays.Speaking of commuting, a lot of Bay Shore residents take the Long Island Rail Road to work each day. Bay Shore has its own station, but depending on where you live, you may opt to use the Islip station. From Bay Shore, you can make it to Penn Station in about 60 minutes or so during peak hours. Add 10 minutes to your commute if you leave from Islip.
Nearby waterfront, shopping in South Shore Mall and local restaurants
There’s not much open green space in Bay Shore, though the waterfront — with its boating, fishing and swimming — is just a few minutes' drive away. If you want to walk laps on a chilly winter day, you’re close to the South Shore Mall, which has all the popular national retailers, like Macy’s, Sephora and Forever 21. There are also nearly two dozen eateries inside the mall, from The Cheesecake Factory to Olive Garden and Panera Bread. For the rest of the year, you’ll probably find yourself on one of the beaches on the south shore or on Fire Island.The town of Bay Shore worked hard to revitalize the downtown area and attract and keep new businesses. But your options are not limited to Main Street when you want to go out for the evening. The Brewers Collective on North Clinton Avenue is an independent craft brewery and tasting room. Lulu’s Inne on Howells Road is a family-owned and operated bistro serving specialty seafood appetizers and entrees, including lobster, an oyster bar and three types of clam dishes; plus, traditional American fare like burgers, steaks and ribs.
Slightly higher prices south of Sunrise Highway
Real estate prices range from the mid-$500,000 to more than $800,000. On the south side of Sunrise Highway, a colonial-inspired house from the 1930s costs about $600,000 to $700,000. On the north side of the highway, you can save $100,000 and snag a large, ranch-style house from the 1970s.Highly rated Bay Shore schools
There are numerous public and private schools in Bay Shore. The public schools are part of the Bay Shore Union Free School District, which is in the top 20% of districts in Suffolk County, according to Niche. Mary G. Clarkson and Brook Avenue elementary schools are two of the highest-ranking grade schools, earning an A and an A+ from Niche for overall performance and teacher performance. Teachers at Bay Shore Middle School scored an A from Niche and Bay Shore Senior High School earned an overall A and an A- for college readiness.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Li Chrzanowski
Li Chrzanowski
Real Broker NY LLC
(516) 871-3097
48 Total Sales
1 in Bay Shore
$560,000 Price
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Linda Sgrizzi
Linda Sgrizzi
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
(631) 230-1524
17 Total Sales
1 in Bay Shore
$560,000 Price
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Rita Tsoukaris
Rita Tsoukaris
Realty Connect USA LI
(631) 791-6936
743 Total Sales
2 in Bay Shore
$330K - $402K Price Range
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Stella Shenker
Stella Shenker
Coldwell Banker American Homes
(516) 980-3499
31 Total Sales
1 in Bay Shore
$320,000 Price
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Marcia November
Marcia November
M November Realty Inc
(516) 518-2242
29 Total Sales
1 in Bay Shore
$535,000 Price
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Edward Browne
Edward Browne
Island Advantage Realty LLC
(516) 518-4336
42 Total Sales
1 in Bay Shore
$200,100 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Wohseepee Park
- Tennis
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Spur Drive Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Anthony Casamento Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Chicago Ave Park
- Football
- Soccer
- Playground
Town Hall West Fields
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Tennis
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
21 min drive
Train
Bay Shore Station
Bus
Fifth Ave & Holbrook St
Bus
Brentwood Rd & Arkansas Ave
Bus
Brook Ave & W William St
Bus
Fifth Ave & Brook Ave
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Sunrise HWY & Manatuck Blvd
Bus
Sunrise HWY & Mobile Dr
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bay Shore | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bay Shore Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bay Shore, Long Island sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bay Shore, Long Island over the last 12 months is $375,000, down 30% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$369,900
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$369,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$460,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$300,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,583
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
7.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,652
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
782
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
978
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
784
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Open Houses
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Saturday, Aug 211:30am - 1:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,365 - $2,935 per month
- Fairfield Eastbrook Gardens
- 1-2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 782+ Sq Ft
- 327 Brook Ave
- Bay Shore, NY
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,109
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$97,476
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,282
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.1%
College Graduates
29.1%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
15.1%
% Population in Labor Force
70.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
41
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Brightwaters
Community-driven village with lakes and a canal on the Great South Bay
Islip
Waterfront hamlet with bayfront beach, walkable downtown full of restaurants
North Bay Shore
Community boasting bay shore breezes at a bargain
Downtown Bay Shore
Growing, buzzy downtown full of boutiques and eateries on the Great South Bay
West Bay Shore
Ranch-style homes, good schools near shopping, Gardiner County Park
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