Mastic
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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 saysCareer 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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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nancy McElroy
Nancy McElroy
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 305-2259
16 Total Sales
1 in Mastic
$355,000 Price
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Gina Marie Bettenhauser
Gina Marie Bettenhauser
Coldwell Banker Reliable R E
(631) 519-8339
30 Total Sales
1 in Mastic
$570,000 Price
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Suzanne Lebohner
Suzanne Lebohner
Realty Connect USA L I Inc
(631) 759-8099
48 Total Sales
2 in Mastic
$320K - $425K Price Range
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Raj Jaggi
Raj Jaggi
Responds QuicklyVORO LLC
(516) 518-6053
590 Total Sales
1 in Mastic
$335,000 Price
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Lawrence Gardner
Lawrence Gardner
Exit Realty All Pro
(516) 217-8130
90 Total Sales
1 in Mastic
$506,000 Price
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Renee Steinberg
Renee Steinberg
RE/MAX Signature Real Estate
(631) 904-7635
78 Total Sales
1 in Mastic
$305,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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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
Mastic Rd & Coventry Ave
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Mastic Rd & Southaven Ave
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Montauk HWY & Mastic Rd
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Mastic Rd & Patchogue Ave
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Mastic Rd & Shinnecock Ave
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Mastic Rd & Market St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/27/2018
Niche 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.
9/1/2016
Niche Review
Everyone does a little somthing to make it better
4/25/2018
Niche 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.
7/11/2014
Niche 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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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mastic | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mastic Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mastic, Long Island sell after 81 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.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$446,879
Median Sale Price
$453,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$439,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$195,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$556,275
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
71
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$358
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,217
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Median Year Built
2015
Months of Supply
3.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,201
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,600
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 312 - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 211am - 12:30pm
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 12:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,125 - $2,515 per month
- Fairfield Lakeside At Moriches
- 1-2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 710+ Sq Ft
- 1775 Montauk Hwy
- Moriches, NY
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Average Home Value
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
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
Moriches
Quiet waterfront community 45 minutes from the Hamptons
Shirley
Bayside area with parks and shopping a few minutes from Smith Point Beach
Center Moriches
Waterfront boating community with a walkable downtown and frequent street fairs
Mastic Beach
Up-and-coming waterfront community just 4 miles from Smith Point Beach
Brookhaven
Fixer-uppers and a slower pace of living near hiking, beaches and dining
East Moriches
Neighborly boating community on Moriches Bay with nearby shopping, dining
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