Calverton
Neighborhood in Long Island, New York
Suffolk County 11933, 11949
Suburban developments, farmhouses and 55-plus communities
Calverton sprawls across over 28 square miles of Suffolk County, and its various parts have very different vibes. The eastern portion of Calverton is known for its laid-back suburban charm and access to major retail stores. Its southeastern corner is busier and comes with more background noise, especially when there are races or demolition derbies at the Riverhead Raceway. These races don’t happen every day, but the hum of racing engines is audible from homes within a few miles of the raceway; some homeowners can even hear it from inside. On holidays, these same homeowners can see fireworks at the track. The western part of Calverton tends to be more rural. There are still a few suburban neighborhoods, but they’re surrounded by farms and scattered farmhouses — some of which date to the early 1900s — and homeowners trek a little farther to get to shopping. Still, for many homeowners, the extra land and room to breathe are worth it. “You get bigger lawns and more property in Calverton than almost anywhere else on Long Island,” Hejmej says.Potential homebuyers are also drawn by Calverton’s prices. “It’s usually a little less expensive than Wading River or Baiting Hollow,” says Joy Bryant, a licensed broker associate with Coldwell Banker American Homes who has sold homes here for nearly 30 years. Calverton’s homes tend to be modest colonials, ranch-style homes and Cape Cods neatly arranged along quiet streets. Suburban homes typically start at $550,000 and climb to around $850,000, but farmhouses with land and outbuildings like barns or stables can climb to $1.7 million. Calverton also has many 55-and-over communities, which often have manufactured homes or simple ranch-style houses. Prices can start as low as $80,000 for a little manufactured home that needs work and can climb as high as $750,000 in high-end communities like Windcrest East. According to Bryant, some of these communities are land leases, where homeowners own the house but not the land it’s on.
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Hiking, beaches and Splish Splash Water Park
Calverton is surrounded by greenspaces and waterways. Just outside the neighborhood, the waterfront Wildwood State Park provides year-round recreation on the Long Island Sound, from summertime dips in the Long Island Sound to wintertime cross-country skiing through its 600 acres of undeveloped forest. A 9.5-mile paved path loops around Calverton, a perfect distance for a bike ride or marathon training session. Residents also launch kayaks into Swan Pond for early morning bass fishing or go hiking in the Long Island State Pine Barrens Preserve. Veterans Memorial Park has baseball fields, an ice rink and Isaac Dog Park, while the nearby Grumman Memorial Park makes a good stop for history buffs. Once the site of the Grumman Aerospace Flight Test Facility, the park has a few jets on display with historic plaques.Despite all its nature, Splish Splash Water Park is one of Calverton’s most defining features. People come from miles away to visit the park, which has a wide range of water rides, from huge water slides to a lazy river. The neighborhood is also home to Cousins Paintball Long Island and a popular motorsports park, drawing those seeking more of an adrenaline rush. Golfers can hit the links at Swan Lake Golf Club.
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Extracurriculars at Riverhead High School, charter option
The Riverhead Central School District, which has a B-minus on Niche, serves every student in Calverton, including those who technically live in the Town of Brookhaven. Students begin their educations at one of four elementary schools like Riley Avenue Elementary, which has a B-minus, from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade. They then attend Pulaski Street Intermediate School, which has a C-plus, for fifth and sixth grades before moving on to Riverhead Middle School, which also has a C-plus. Riverhead High School has a B and offers extracurriculars like literary, pottery and science clubs. Calverton is also home to Riverhead Charter School, a tuition-free public school of choice offering longer school days and smaller class sizes. It teaches kindergarten through 12th grade and gets a B-minus from Niche.
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NASCAR races, Fall Harvest Fest
The Riverhead Raceway hosts NASCAR races, demolition derbies and many other races and car-based events throughout the year. At the edge of Fink’s Country Farm, there’s a popular Fall Harvest Festival. Residents have to purchase tickets, but the festival includes an animatronic chicken show, a tractor pull, a corn maze and live music.
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Major highways, Peconic Bay Medical Center, LIRR
Many major roads and highways pass through Calverton, including the Long Island Expressway, State Routes 25, 24 and Sound Avenue. Getting on the highway in practically any direction takes just a few minutes. Peconic Bay Medical Center is the closest hospital, just 5 miles away. Less than 5 miles from the heart of Calverton, Riverhead Station also provides access to the Long Island Rail Road. Calverton is at the edge of the North Fork and all the wineries the area has to offer, and the South Fork isn’t far. Montauk, the furthest corner of the South Fork, is 48 away. It’s about 72 miles to Manhattan.
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Local restaurants, wineries, farms and major retailers
Calverton’s has a handful of popular local spots spread along Middle Country Road. Many residents start their days at Bean & Bagel Café or get a quick lunch at Wine Country Deli & Catering. For dinner, J&R’s Steakhouse serves generous portions in a laid-back taphouse atmosphere and is known for its prime rib. Wineries, vineyards, breweries and a few distilleries dot the area. Even cider fans have somewhere to go — Riverhead Ciderhouse. “They make alcoholic cider and pretzels, and they have music and a huge bar,” Bryant says.Calverton’s abundant farmland also means there are also tons of farm stands. Locals love getting fresh fruit, vegetables and even meat from these farms. Will Miloski’s Poultry Farm is a popular place to get fresh free-range duck and turkey meat, especially around Thanksgiving. “Ahead of time you have to say you want one, and then two days before Thanksgiving you go and pick it up,” says Mildred “Millie” Thomas, an associate broker at Signature Premier Properties who lives in the Riverhead area and has been selling homes here for over 30 years. “So I get to see the turkeys when they’re little, but they have free range, which is nice.”
For items the farms don’t carry, the commercial district in Calverton’s southeastern edge has major retailers like Home Depot, Marshalls, Walmart and Costco. Tanger Outlets Riverhead, a major shopping mall with shops like Tommy Hilfiger and Armani, is also nearby. Just outside the neighborhood in Wading River, The Shoppes at East Wind is an open-air market where brick pathways wind past local vendors, nostalgic candy shops, restaurants, boutiques and a country fair carousel.
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Peconic River Tax, hurricane season
Even the town Calverton is in isn’t cut-and-dry; most of the neighborhood is in the Town of Riverhead, but its southwestern corner lies within the Town of Brookhaven. Homes sold in the Riverhead portion of the neighborhood are subject to the Peconic River Tax. Designed to preserve the town’s rural vibe by preserving farmland and natural spaces, every home sold has a 2.5% tax on the sale price after the first $150,000.Like the rest of Long Island, Calverton experiences hurricane season. This is where being a few minutes from the water is a plus — there’s only a minor chance of flooding. Wind damage is still a concern, though, as the storms bring a severe risk of high winds.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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John Giacobbe
John Giacobbe
Hampton Estates Realty LLC
(631) 898-5558
35 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$925,000 Price
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Jennifer Talley
Jennifer Talley
Hampton Estates Realty LLC
(631) 302-7853
23 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$235,000 Price
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Amy Kernaghan
Amy Kernaghan
REALTY DIRECT NY INC
(516) 518-8097
103 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$455,000 Price
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Sharon A Fenimore
Sharon A Fenimore
Realty Connect USA L I Inc
(631) 230-6150
30 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$481,000 Price
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Raj Jaggi
Raj Jaggi
Responds QuicklyVORO LLC
(516) 518-6053
592 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$280,000 Price
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Lawrence Gardner
Lawrence Gardner
Exit Realty All Pro
(516) 217-8130
84 Total Sales
1 in Calverton
$240,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 3rd to 12th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Robert Cushman Murphy County Park
Cranberry Bog Nature Preserve
- Bike Trails
- Lake
- Trails
Wildwood State Park
Stotzky Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Fireman's Memorial Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Peconic Bog County Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Calverton | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Calverton Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Calverton, Long Island sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Calverton, Long Island over the last 12 months is $484,500, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Sale Price
$484,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$530,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$680,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$278,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
72
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$324
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,472
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
2.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,816
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,298
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,402
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
28,314
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 2212:30 - 2pm
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Saturday, Jun 1411am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jun 144:15 - 5:30pm
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
6,945
Median Age
52
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
19%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,012
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,784
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
20.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
% Population in Labor Force
50.5%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
35''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
6
/ 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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