Brentwood
Neighborhood Reviews
Ranch-style homes at "modest" prices
Members of Modern Times didn’t believe in using currency. These days, house hunters in Brentwood need greenbacks, though not as much as in other Long Island neighborhoods. “Typical of mid-island residential real estate, homes in this neighborhood are modest and modestly priced,” says Todd Yovino, a licensed real estate broker and owner at Island Advantage Realty. Mostly, you’ll find ranch-style and hi-ranch houses with prices ranging from $500,000 to $600,000. Brentwood is landlocked — unlike neighborhoods on the south and north shores — and there are no lakes or canals. While there are a few large parks, including Brentwood State Park and Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve, both are on the east side of the community. Houses on the perimeter of these green spaces do not sell at a premium. In other words, no matter where you live in Brentwood, housing prices, on average, are essentially the same.Modern Times’ legacy lives on in Brentwood’s classrooms
There are numerous public and private schools in Brentwood. And all of the public schools in the neighborhood are part of the Brentwood Union Free School District. One of the best schools in the community, North Elementary School, got a perfect score from GreatSchools for student progress. The website, which collects and tracks schools’ progress, says that students who started the school year with low scores did a great job in terms of academic growth. Northeast Elementary School isn’t doing so bad, either. It scored a seven out of 10 for student progress. Teachers at Pine Park Elementary School earned an A+ from Niche. Brentwood High School, which is across the street from the original utopian village and shares its campus with Modern Times’ 1850s-era one-room schoolhouse, scored straight Bs from Niche in categories including teacher performance and clubs and activities.Future podcasters get practice at Brentwood Public Library
Brentwood Public Library is a great place to take kids who have too much time on their hands. The library produces a podcast, available on all major platforms, hosted by a rotating roster of Brentwood teens. The kids choose what they want to discuss, which is very much a legacy of the town’s original utopian mission.Dinners at breweries and steakhouses, groceries at Food Bazaar
Brentwood is predominantly residential, but don’t rule out getting good food and having fun. Great South Bay Brewery has a tasting room, pizza kitchen, full swing golf simulator and hosts poker tournaments and live music performances. On weekdays, they have a 50%-off all food and draft beer lunch special. If you’re looking for a sit-down dining experience, check out Tango Argentinian Steakhouse, known for generous portions, its red sangria and grilled meat dishes. Rather cook at home? There’s a Food Bazaar supermarket on Wicks Road.Parking and then taking the Long Island Rail Road to Manhattan
For Brentwood residents who work in Manhattan, the Long Island Rail Road Ronkonkoma Branch runs through the neighborhood. The parking lot has nearly 800 spots, and the first two hours are free. It takes just over 60 minutes to commute to Penn Station.
Written By
Riki Markowitz
Photography Contributed By
Jeff Siegel
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Antonio Russo
Antonio Russo
True Homes Inc
(516) 604-5239
65 Total Sales
12 in Brentwood
$400K - $675K Price Range
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Reba MacDonald
Reba MacDonald
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 830-6341
71 Total Sales
2 in Brentwood
$415K - $630K Price Range
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John Restrepo
John Restrepo
ARBO REALTY
(631) 892-9540
40 Total Sales
3 in Brentwood
$510K - $800K Price Range
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David Jaramillo
David Jaramillo
Realty Connect USA L I Inc
(631) 206-5585
64 Total Sales
14 in Brentwood
$340K - $690K Price Range
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Mike Carroll
Mike Carroll
RE/MAX Best
(631) 526-7551
358 Total Sales
13 in Brentwood
$322K - $740K Price Range
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Margaret Smith
Margaret Smith
Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
(516) 518-4973
46 Total Sales
1 in Brentwood
$615,000 Price
Schools
Source:
GreatSchools:
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th
- Public
- 1st to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Brentwood State Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Soccer
- Trails
Velasquez Park
- Playground
Winnie Lane Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Michael Cacciutullo Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Roberto Clemente Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Ellery Street Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
17 min drive
Train
Brentwood Station
Bus
Islip Ave & Cocoanut St
Bus
Commercial Blvd & Fulton St
Bus
J Rd & C Rd
Bus
Rodeo Dr & Mercedes Way
Bus
Crooked Hill Rd & Sagtikos Pkwy
Bus
Hancock St & Wicks Rd
Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/8/2015
Niche Review
Business is good here. Not all stores go out of business and if one does, then a new business develops.
7/2/2015
Niche Review
There are homeless people abd illegal immigrants everywhere. Terrible restraints and supermarkets. Drug deals abd suspicious people flood the streets at night.
6/3/2015
Niche Review
I honestly do not know anything about politics which I am aware that it is bad.
5/19/2017
Niche Review
Brentwood has its potential to be a good town but its current gang problem causes people to be worried and afraid.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Brentwood | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 5 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Brentwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Brentwood, Long Island sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Brentwood, Long Island over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 27% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$519,900
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$464,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$399,990
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,430,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
164
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
27%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$323
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
4,060
Number of Homes for Sale
24
Median Year Built
2016
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,444
Above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 3pm
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 3pm
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
55,053
Median Age
35
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
27.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$110,394
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$134,950
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
67.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
% Population in Labor Force
71.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
50
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 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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