$672,669Average Value$276Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Quiet Long Island hamlet popular with equestrians
North Great River is a quiet residential community tucked away between Islip Terrace and the expansive Connetquot River State Park Preserve. “Lots of homeowners maintain horse barns and can enter the park directly from their backyards or from down the street,” says Joan Brandmeier, a salesperson with Keller Williams Realty and resident of nearby Islip Terrace. Homes in this section are more modestly priced than those that line the Great South Bay across Sunrise Highway in Great River proper. The area is in close proximity to South Shore Long Island’s bay and ocean beaches, as well as the downtown commercial districts of Islip and East Islip.
Lots of homeowners can enter Connetquot River State Park directly from their backyards.
Connetquot Avenue runs through the center of North Great River
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The 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve
One of the neighborhood’s main draws is the 3,473-acre Connetquot River State Park Preserve and its miles of bridle paths, specifically engineered for horseback riding. If not directly from their properties, locals can access this expansive green space from the Hike Trail entrance on the corner of Montauk Avenue and Amityville Street. Further in, the park has historic sites like the Connetquot Hatchery and the Gilded Age Southside Sportsmen’s Clubhouse, which is now a visitor center. Bayard Cutting Arboretum is yet another historic park.
There are plenty of sports fields in neighboring hamlets like the Westbrook Baseball Complex. SUSA Orlin & Cohen Sports Complex in Central Islip has state-of-the-art soccer fields and is right next to the Fairfield Properties Ballpark, home of minor league team, The Long Island Ducks. Nearby Hecksher State Park includes bayfront Overlook Beach, while Atlantic Ocean beaches can be found at Robert Moses State Park, a 16-minute drive.
Enjoy scenic views at Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
Take a walk in beautiful Connetquot River State Park Preserve.
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Classic Long Island Hi-Ranches and colonials
Like in neighboring Islip Terrace, North Great River has midsized homes on half-acre lots that sell for significantly less than in areas south of Montauk Highway and closer to the water. Classic Long Island Hi-Ranches, built in the 1950s but often renovated, fetch between $600,000 and $700,000. There are also a handful of colonial revivals first built in the 1960s that are priced in a similar range. Comparable homes in East Islip can easily surpass the $1 million mark. Single-story ranches start a bit lower at $500,000. Most homes have above-ground or in-ground pools.
Split-level homes can be found in North Great River.
Ranch and two-story colonials are among the home options.
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Top-ranked East Islip School District
North Great River is in the East Islip School District. Students start out at Connetquot Elementary for grades Pre-K to 2. The school has an overall B score from Niche. They then move on to B-plus-rated Ruth C. Kinney in nearby Islip Terrace for the remainder of elementary school before attending East Islip Middle, which has an award-winning robotics team. East Islip High excels in winter sports. Both schools carry A-minus scores.
East Islip Middle School main entrance is highly rated and teaches 6-8 in Islip Terrace, NY.
East Islip High School has multiple well-maintained sport baseball, tennis, and soccer fields.
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Lowell Avenue shopping centers
While North Great River is mostly residential, there are few shopping centers located along Lowel Avenue. Fast-casual restaurants include Mary's Pizza & Pasta, serving authentic Italian fare, and retro diner Cosmos Burgers and Creamery are popular with locals. Fair Trade Market is the area’s main grocery store. More upscale, independent stores and eateries can be found along Islip Avenue and Main Street in East Islip.
Enjoy some fresh pizza from Mary's Pizza and Pasta in North Great River.
At Terrace Bagelry and Deli, locals of North Great River can dine in or take an order to go.
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Road and rail links to New York City
While Sunrise Highway runs along the neighborhood’s southern edge, the Southern State Parkway loops in toward the west. A car trip to New York City takes an hour. Residents can commute to Midtown Manhattan with Long Island Rail Road trains from Great River Station. The ride to Penn Station takes an hour and 20 minutes. Another option for hopping on the train, Islip Station, has more parking.
New York CIty is a train ride away at nearby Great River Train Station.
Southern State Parkway loops into North Great River toward the west.
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Parks in this Area
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Bike Trails
Fishing
Lake
Byron Lake Park
Bike Trails
Lake
Trails
College Woods Playground
Playground
Heckscher State Park
Timber Point Park
Central Islip Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Soccer
Beaver Dam Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.17 Reviews
3.0Niche User
7/14/2016Niche Review
I'm still new to the area so it doesn't feel like home yet.
4.0Niche User
6/28/2016Niche Review
The neighborhood is great, though the school district is not what it was when I moved here 20 years ago, it is still a good district. We are close to the beach, highways and yet a very nice community. The cost of living is on the higher end, but the pay scale is also higher, so it basically balances out. Hard for the younger generation to live here unless they have a good secure job with decent income.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
North Great River
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
North Great River Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Great River, Long Island sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Great River, Long Island over the last 12 months is $1,140,000, up 165% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,593
Median Age
45
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$143,748
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
33.7%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
2/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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