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Hewlett

Hewlett

Neighborhood Reviews
4.0
$884,061 Average Value
$267 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

Hamlet near Queens, JFK and the South Shore

In New York City’s five boroughs, single-family homes with space between neighbors are practically nonexistent. A desire for more space on private lots and in public community parks brings buyers out to the Five Towns, including the small hamlet of Hewlett. “You just get a very community feeling in Hewlett,” says Ronnie Gerber, a Realtor with Douglas Elliman who was born and raised in the Five Towns area. “There’s a lot of families moving from Queens and Brooklyn, and they’re coming here because they want a home with a backyard. Out on the fields at T-ball, baseball, soccer games – that's where you meet a lot of your neighbors. You make friends that way.” Hewlett brings Long Island suburbia within about 5 miles of Queens, South Shore beaches and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Stroll along the pond at Grant Park in Hewlett.
Stroll along the pond at Grant Park in Hewlett.
Hewlett is included as one of the Five Towns in the southwestern corner of Nassau County.
Hewlett is included as one of the Five Towns in the southwestern corner of Nassau County.
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Hewlett single-family homes from $500,000

While much of Hewlett is full of the midcentury Cape Cods, minimal traditional and ranch-style homes that became popular during Long Island’s suburbanization, prewar bungalows and simple two-story homes dominate some blocks while Colonial Revivals built in varying styles through the 1970s are common on other cul-de-sacs. “Hewlett has a typical suburban mix. Regular houses in good condition,” says Angela Bodizs, a real estate agent with Century 21 AA Realty who specializes throughout Nassau County. “Any fixer uppers, you don’t need to demolish the house, but you can put in a new kitchen and get the value back right away.” Smaller homes sell for $500,000 to $850,000. Larger homes sell for $900,000 to $1.7 million. Regardless of square footage and architectural styles, homes are connected by neat green lawns, narrow sidewalks and the shade of the occasional mature tree.
Traditional New England style architecture like Cape Cods can be found throughout Hewlett.
Traditional New England style architecture like Cape Cods can be found throughout Hewlett.
New construction colonial style homes in Hewlett feature a modern take on classic architecture.
New construction colonial style homes in Hewlett feature a modern take on classic architecture.
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Attending Hewlett-Woodmere, Lynbrook or private schools

Most of Hewlett is zoned for the Hewlett-Woodmere Union Free School District, where all schools earn an A or higher from Niche. Kids will attend prekindergarten through first grade at Franklin Early Childhood Center and third through fifth grades at Hewlett Elementary School before moving on to Woodmere Middle School and George W. Hewlett High School. A small eastern portion of the hamlet is zoned for Lynbrook Union Free School District which earns an A-plus overall. Several private school options sit within and just outside of Hewlett, including Yeshiva of South Shore and Shulamith High School for Girls, two private Orthodox Jewish institutions that educate boys and girls respectively.
Franklin Early Childhood Center serves Pre-K, and K through 1st.
Franklin Early Childhood Center serves Pre-K, and K through 1st.
Hewlett Elementary School serves the local and surrounding areas,
Hewlett Elementary School serves the local and surrounding areas,
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The Hewlett Long Island Rail Road Station and driving to JFK

Commuters head north toward the Southern State Parkway on the 25-mile drive to Manhattan. A few Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes pass through Hewlett on Broadway. Penn Station is a 45-minute train ride away from the Hewlett Long Island Rail Road Station. John F. Kennedy International Airport is a 6-mile drive away, and Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital is about 5 miles in the opposite direction.
Italy is just a short ride away thanks to the proximity of JFK International Airport.
Italy is just a short ride away thanks to the proximity of JFK International Airport.
Hewlett LIRR station provides easy access to New York City and all points east.
Hewlett LIRR station provides easy access to New York City and all points east.
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Tennis and basketball at Grant Park

Coves of trees separate Grant Park from surrounding blocks and cul-de-sacs, a hub of season-spanning park amenities at the center of Hewlett’s community life. Athletes play on well-kept tennis and basketball courts near the three baseball diamonds where Hewlett-Woodmere Little League teams hold games and practices through the fall. As winter arrives, the park’s rink opens to ice skaters. Playgrounds sit between athletic facilities and along tree-shaded paths around Grant Pond, where ducks often explore banks that are open for fishing. Hewlett Harbor is Hewlett’s southern neighbor, home to The Seawane Club, where members can play racquet sports or play 18-hole games on a course that hugs South Shore canals. In the warmer months, Hewlett is a short drive from private and Town of Hempstead-operated barrier island beaches, both of which provide access to the ocean in Atlantic Beach about 5 miles away.
Stroll along the pond at Grant Park in Hewlett.
Stroll along the pond at Grant Park in Hewlett.
Play handball with friends or practice your serve on the courts at Gran Park in Hewlett.
Play handball with friends or practice your serve on the courts at Gran Park in Hewlett.
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Shopping and dining on Broadway

Broadway is Hewlett’s main commercial thoroughfare, lined with strips of businesses that range from Orangetheory Fitness to banks to the South Shore Bicycle and Fitness shop. Fans of their specialty products head to Trader Joe’s, but King Kullen and Foodtown of Hewlett offer more options. Hasini Shel Broadway serves kosher Chinese menu items. Up Mill Road, diners grab a slice at Marinara Pizzeria & Restaurant or enjoy Asian fusion dishes and modern ambiance at MoCA Asian Bistro. Diverse houses of worship hold services throughout the hamlet, from the Islamic Center of Five Towns to Five Towns Catholic Parishes to Young Israel of Hewlett. Green Acres Mall and its surrounding strip malls are about 3 miles away, home to major retailers like Target, Walmart and Home Depot.
Tune your bike just right for the next triathlon at South Shore Bicycle and Fitness in Hewlett.
Tune your bike just right for the next triathlon at South Shore Bicycle and Fitness in Hewlett.
Stop by The Chateau Coffee Shop in nearby Woodmere for an intimate diner style breakfast.
Stop by The Chateau Coffee Shop in nearby Woodmere for an intimate diner style breakfast.
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S.T.E.A.M. Festival draws thousands

Each spring, the Woodmere-Hewlett PTA shuts down a section of Broadway for the annual Arts Below Sunrise Hewlett-Woodmere Street S.T.E.A.M. Festival. Thousands browse the booths that line the road, offering a bevy of family-friendly hands-on games and activities. While vendors and nerd-friendly attractions vary from year to year, past attractions have included street chalk art displays, competitive chess and a visit from the original Batmobile.

JFK flight paths over Five Towns

Residents of the Five Towns become intimately familiar with the flight paths pilots take near JFK Airport – oftentimes they pass directly overhead. “I grew up in Cedarhurst, and I could never have a conversation on the phone. I’d have to hold on a minute and wait for the planes to pass,” Gerber says. “You can still hear them in Hewlett, but it’s further from the airport. It’s not nearly as bad as in Cedarhurst or Inwood.”
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

John F Kennedy International

16 min drive

Train

Hewlett Station

Bus

West Broadway & Hewlett Pkwy

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Broadway & S. Franklin Ave.

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Broadway & Stevenson Rd.

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Broadway & Johnson Pl.

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Broadway & Everit Ave

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Broadway & Erick Ave.

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Broadway Opp Trinity Pl

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 23 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
10/28/2020 Niche Review
The town is wonderful. There are a lot of great opportunities and shops to stop by. One issue Is diversity, there seems to be lack of tolerance and respect in the town which is why diversity is low. Although this is an issue they should work on in this area, there is a great prospect of life here.
5.0 Current Resident
4/17/2020 Niche Review
I recently moved here from Cedarhurst which is just a few towns over. The kids are out more, and I feel as if there is more life to the neighborhood.
3.0 Niche User
8/18/2016 Niche Review
It is a small little neighborhood that is really close to NYC
3.0 Niche User
9/14/2015 Niche Review
The people do not make the area anything special.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Hewlett US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 2 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 2 4
Larceny 3 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Hewlett Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$699,000
Median Sale Price
$670,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$670,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$420,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$199,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
132
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
184%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$267

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,726
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,811
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,204
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,411
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
703
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
425
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Open Houses

  • Thursday, Jul 31
    6 - 7:30pm

    1608 Union Ave, Hewlett, NY 11557

    $1,189,000

    • 5 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,739 Sq Ft
    • 1608 Union Ave

    Spacious expanded Ranch in desirable location, sd 14. This expanded Ranch sounds like a dream home!! European style kitchen with quartz countertops, high end appliances, and ample cabinetry, radiant heated floors in all bathrooms, perfect for chilly mornings and relaxing bath, above ground pool ;a refreshing oasis for warm weather, perfect for family fun and outdoor entertaining, prime corner

    Alexandra Mikhaylova Realty Connect USA LLC

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
7,529
Median Age
42
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$121,965
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$141,624

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
57%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.7%

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®

48 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

66 / 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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NEIGHBORHOOD
Hewlett
David Wiener
Pin It Realty LLC
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