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Cost friendly living near the water
Cut through by the creeks that flow into the Forge River along its eastern border, Mastic offers a lifestyle centered around the water. “If you love nature, if you love the beach, if you love parks and being connected with your community, this is definitely the place,” says Marie Schulz, an associate broker at Integrity Core Realty who has sold homes here for seven years. “There’s nothing like it. You can post on Facebook if you need something; the whole community will chime in and help.” Part of the “tri-hamlet area,” which consists of Mastic, Shirley and Mastic Beach, it’s just 45 minutes from the Hamptons. “It’s the last affordable waterfront community, really,” says Tina Jahrsdoerfer, a licensed real estate salesperson at Signature Premier Properties with 10 years of experience selling here. “Coming here was a big change for me, but I love it. I can ride my bike from my house to the beach — it’s that close. Pretty much anywhere you live in Shirley, Mastic or Mastic Beach, you can be like 5 miles from the beach.”
Boating on the Forge River, nearby beaches and skydiving
The Forge River provides a popular spot to launch boats and kayaks. Forge River Boat Club offers seasonal berth memberships as well as daily and hourly rates and there’s a fishing pier down the road at Second Neck Creek Fishing Dock. “Osprey Park has the best of all worlds. You can fish off the pier, and then there’s a playground for the kids and there’s a little beach where you can hang out,” Schulz says. In nearby Shirley, the 99-acre Patriot’s Preserve contains a large playground, hiking trails and a lake with a fishing pier. The Long Island Skydiving Center is also just over 2 miles from home. “You can look up one day and see parachuters,” Jahrsdoerfer says. Smith Point Beach, which is on Fire Island, is about 6 miles away.
Local libraries provide entertainment indoors. “Our main library, which is technically in Shirley, is getting totally redone,” Jahrsdoerfer says. “It’s going to be gorgeous.” The library’s renovation, which should finish in the fall of 2024, will also see the addition of a cutting-edge computer lab with 3D printers and an indoor stage that will host community performances. The project also added annex libraries in Mastic Beach and Moriches.
Single-family homes with yards from about $400,000
Although its streets lack sidewalks, the grid-like, tree-lined nature makes Mastic a comfortably shaded and easily navigable place for a daily walk or run. “Most of the properties around here are like a quarter-acre to half an acre, so we’re not on top of each other, but we’re not too far apart either,” Jahrsdoerfer says. A fixer-upper could drop into the $300,000 range, but two-bedroom or three-bedroom ranch-style houses or Cape Cods start around $400,000. Larger colonials and hi-ranches can climb to $650,0000, especially if they’re renovated and closer to the water. “When I started real estate in 2017, the top listing price was probably like $250,000 to $300,000,” Schulz says. “Now fast forward, and everything has doubled, so it’s definitely an up-and-coming area.”
Live music at Smith Point Beach
Schulz says the community holds a lot of events, including trunk or treat, an Easter egg hunt and a family day. “The Mastic Fire Department puts together a shindig of its own," she says. "So there’s always some sort of activity going on.” She says Smith Point Beach offers live music every weekend starting in May.
Shopping and dining on Montauk Highway
Most stores and restaurants are found along Montauk Highway, though there’s a handful stretched along Mastic Road. Jimmy’s Diner is a long-running breakfast spot where regulars often place orders that aren’t on the menu. Mama Lisa Restaurant is a go-to for pizza and garlic knots, and Frank & Son Bakery is known for its cannoli and fresh pastries. A fishing supply store, a few auto shops and little convenience stores as well as Family Dollar provide daily essentials. Kohl’s, Marshall’s, UPS and Stop & Shop are all located a short drive away.
Infrastructure improvements in the works
The Mastic-Shirley Forge River Sewer Project could bring growth to Mastic. “That’s going to be huge for the area,” Schulz says. “We’re so close to the water that our water table tends to be a little bit higher. Opening a bigger restaurant or establishment like that has been a hurdle because you can’t really do that until you have sewers.” The project will connect 150 businesses and 1,900 homes to sewer service — and benefits are already being seen long before its projected 2026 completion. “A high-end Greek restaurant is coming to town, Starbucks is coming, and probably more will follow,” Schulz says
Career training at William Floyd High
The William Floyd School District earns an A-minus from Niche. Students can attend Moriches Elementary School, which has a B-plus, and William Floyd Middle School, which has a B, before moving to William Floyd High School, which has a B-plus. Schulz says that the high school is known for its career and technical education program, which is all in-house; without leaving campus, students can gain experience in fields like carpentry, cosmetology and nutrition. A tiny section of Mastic, called Manor Park, is served instead by the Eastport-South Manor Central School District. “That’s another draw to Mastic because, in the towns that go to the Eastport-South Manor school district, the taxes can be really high,” Jahrsdoerfer says. “So you get to have Mastic taxes and still go to that school district.”
Commuting on the Sunrise Highway, Long Island Rail Road
Sunrise Highway runs through Mastic and it takes just a few minutes to hop on William Floyd Parkway, providing access to other parts of the island. From the Long Island Rail Road’s Mastic-Shirley depot, it takes less than two hours to reach Manhattan during rush hour.
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Parks in this Area
Moriches Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Volleyball
Playground
Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge
Trails
Nature Center
Parking Lot
Keith Romaine Memorial Skate Park
Robert Miller Memorial Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Osprey Park
Fishing
Playground
Parking Lot
Crystal Beach
Picnic Area
Beach
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
25 min drive
Train
Mastic-Shirley Station
Bus
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Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.323 Reviews
4.0Current Resident
9/27/2018Niche Review
I live in a quiet suburban neighborhood which has been given a bad reputation by outsiders. Mastic has been my home for almost 30 years and I really can't complain about it. I have nice neighbors and an affordable home, which is more than most.
3.0Niche User
9/1/2016Niche Review
Everyone does a little somthing to make it better
3.0Current Resident
4/25/2018Niche Review
The town has been improving from prior years, however that does not take away from the immense amount of memories that I've made in Mastic. The place is affordable to live in, although with the lack of official things to do, a person could probably find somewhere else with a multitude of activities for around the same price.
3.0Niche User
7/11/2014Niche Review
Most people who tend to grow up in this area, move away for a bit, but eventually find themselves returning. Our school district is a great school district for a child to learn in.
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Mastic Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mastic, Long Island sell after 80 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Mastic, Long Island over the last 12 months is $453,990, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This beautifully maintained spacious Victorian inspired home offers 7 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms 2 additional Bonus rooms, making it ideal for large or extended families. Set on a double corner lot, the home boasts both charm and space, inside and out.Step onto the inviting Hamptons-style covered front porch, where French doors welcome you into a bright and open concept interior. You’ll
Beautiful expanded Ranch located on a 0.32 acre, corner lot with two driveways, plenty of parking. Big leveled land for your future pool or gardening .Full finished basement with outside enterance. Full Bath Big Rooms , Deck in the back .New White fence .NEW ROOF
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Beautifully Renovated 3 Bed, 1 Bath, Full-House Rental! 18A Broadway is Brand New and Waiting For You! Boasting 3 Nicely Sized Bedrooms, Open Concept Kitchen/Dining Room, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Brand New Bright Bathroom and Excellent Curb Appeal, You Don't Want to Miss!
Property Id: 2053927Large living room, large bedroom kitchen with dining area. We are located witin walking distance of the Southport shopping center and 4 miles from Smiths point beach, utilities included first month rent and one month security.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,486
Median Age
37
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,548
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,629
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.9%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
69/ 100
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