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Munsey Park

Munsey Park

$2,261,464 Average Value
$295 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

Neighborhood was developed by a museum

Most of Munsey Park's curving streets are named after American artists whose paintings hang in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a nod to the village's development by the museum in 1925. The land was willed to the museum by newspaper publisher Frank A. Munsey, who purchased the land in 1922. Today, residents are drawn to the community's proximity to beaches, museums, airports, parks and recreation facilities and world-class shopping centers. "People move into Manhasset for the schools, for the commute, because it gets you into the city so fast, and because the town is kind of a small town, a kind of Norman Rockwell place to raise a family. I've lived in Manhasset for 28 years, and there's always been strong demand," says Ann Hance, an associate real estate broker at Compass.
Many streets throughout Munsey Park are named after famous American artists.
Many streets throughout Munsey Park are named after famous American artists.
Take a drive down the clean and curved streets that Munsey Park is famous for.
Take a drive down the clean and curved streets that Munsey Park is famous for.
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Homes reflect 'early Americana'

Tree-shaded sidewalks line streets, creating making the area very walkable. "I think we have a very tight-knit feeling," Hance says. "We have a super social community. It's just a really pretty neighborhood to walk around in, and because of the sidewalks, it's super safe." The Met is responsible for Munsey Park's stately architecture. The museum hired architects in the late 1920s to design the village's original homes in traditional American styles that the community collectively calls "Early Americana." The resulting houses, most of which were built between 1928 and the 1950s, are primarily Colonial revival styles, many with slate roofs, though there are a few Tudor homes in the village. Because of Munsey Park's history, home additions and alterations are reviewed to preserve the village's architectural identity. Buying a home in Munsey Park costs between $1.8 million and $3.9 million. Houses with garages are set back on lots that average around 1/8 acre, a good size for a small garden or gathering area. According to Hance, competition to live in the village is fierce. "We don't have enough inventory, enough homes, to supply the buyers who are looking," Hance says. "So there are definitely more offers per property than there have been in the past."
This immaculate brick clad colonial is a neighborhood knockout in Munsey Park.
This immaculate brick clad colonial is a neighborhood knockout in Munsey Park.
One of many beautiful colonial homes in Munsey Park.
One of many beautiful colonial homes in Munsey Park.
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Two schools serve the neighborhood

There are two public schools for the students of Munsey Park, and both have A-plus scores from Niche. Munsey Park Elementary School serves grades K-six. Manhasset Secondary School serves grades seven through 12 and offers advanced placement classes and a robust athletics program.
Munsey Park Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Munsey Park Elementary School has a student to teacher ratio of 15 to 1.
Students of Manhasset Secondary School have access to pristine facilities.
Students of Manhasset Secondary School have access to pristine facilities.
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Walkable parks

Munsey Park leadership is dedicated to preserving the area's natural environment, and In 1983, the village was given the moniker Tree City, USA, by the National Arbor Day Foundation. Residents can walk to Copley Pond Park and Waldmann Memorial Park. Both offer green spaces, ponds and benches. Though not walkable, locals like to head to Whitney Pond Park, which has courts for tennis, basketball and handball, a playground, a kiddie pool and a walking path.
Copley Pond Park  in Munsey Park is a great place for an afternoon nap!
Copley Pond Park in Munsey Park is a great place for an afternoon nap!
Stroll through Whitney Pond Park along the walking paths in nearby Manhasset.
Stroll through Whitney Pond Park along the walking paths in nearby Manhasset.
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Miracle Mile is the place to be

Residents can get their groceries at Whole Foods Market, and for a shopping spree, they can head to Miracle Mile, which runs alongside Munsey Park. The area is renowned throughout Long Island and includes the Americana Manhasset shopping center with luxury stores like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior and Burberry. For fine dining, La Coquille serves French cuisine and has been a staple in the community since 1969. Another local favorite is Benihana, where a chef prepares dinner on a hibachi grill in front of patrons.
Get some groceries from Whole Foods conveniently located on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset.
Get some groceries from Whole Foods conveniently located on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset.
The Americana in nearby Manhasset has several luxury brands to choose from.
The Americana in nearby Manhasset has several luxury brands to choose from.
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Commuters have 30-minute ride via LIRR

Commuters are conveniently connected to Manhattan via the Long Island Railroad. The ride is typically under 30 minutes from the Manhasset station. Munsey Park has access to two state roads that also form portions of the village's boundaries: Northern Boulevard to the south and Port Washington Boulevard to the east. John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are both 16-mile drives via Interstate 495.
Northern Boulevard runs throughout Munsey Park and has several shops and restaurants.
Northern Boulevard runs throughout Munsey Park and has several shops and restaurants.
Munsey Park residents can get to Manhattan in 30 minutes from Manhasset Station.
Munsey Park residents can get to Manhattan in 30 minutes from Manhasset Station.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Laguardia

25 min drive

Bus

Port Wash Blvd Opp Bayberry Ridge

Bus

Northern Blvd & Manhasset Woods Rd

Bus

Northern Blvd & Munsey Park School

Crime and Safety

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

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Munsey Park Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$349,000
Median Sale Price
$565,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$565,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
11
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
49%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
841
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
5.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,067
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,761

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
2,905
Median Age
41
Population Density
9 ppl/acre
Population under 18
29.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$255,196
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$246,736

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
90.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
50.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73.8%

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®

41 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

60 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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