Village of the Branch
Suburban Neighborhood in Long Island, New York
Suffolk County 11787
Well-preserved postwar ranches and newer colonials
“Clients seeking a small, quiet and close-knit community look for areas like Village of the Branch,” says Karen Roth, a licensed associate broker at RE/MAX Integrity Leaders operating in nearby Centereach. “Homebuyers who want to know all of their neighbors and enjoy a country-club vibe will like it here.” There are regulations in place to limit short-term rentals. Most homes sit on larger lots with old-growth trees and often feature above-ground or in-ground pools. Well-maintained and restored postwar ranches sell for $500,000 to $700,000, depending on size and condition. Larger Center Hall colonials built more recently, classic Long Island Hi-Ranches and a few postmodern homes range from $650,000 to 1 million.Main Street in Smithtown and the Smith Haven Mall in nearby Lake Grove
Village of the Branch residents live near Smithtown’s bustling Main Street which has a mix of independent and chain businesses. Popular restaurants include Italian mainstays Casa Rustica and La Famiglia. Salsa Salsa of Smithtown is a locally beloved haunt that serves Mexican standards. Katie’s is a cozy bar with outdoor seating and live music. The area has several grocery stores including Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace. The 140-store Smith Haven Mall in nearby Lake Grove is only a few minutes’ drive.Top Ranked Smithtown Central School District and prestigious private alternatives
Local students get their education in the Smithtown Central District, which has some of Long Island’s top-ranked schools. They can begin at Dogwood Elementary School, Smithtown Elementary or Mount Pleasant Elementary, depending on where they live in the neighborhood. All three maintain overall A or A-minus scores from Niche. Nesaquake Middle School has a favorable 10 to 1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus rating, as does Smithtown High School East. The area also has several private and parochial institutions like the historic Knox School, St. Patrick and Ivy League School and Day Camp.Commuter rail service to New York City
Locals that work in New York City can take the Long Island Rail Road at the Smithtown Station. The trip to Midtown Manhattan’s Penn Station takes around two hours. For a quicker daily commute, residents can also take the train in nearby Ronkonkoma or Central Islip, where the trip only takes an hour and 20 minutes.Millers Pond County Park and Long Island Sound beaches
Millers Pond County Park is the neighborhood’s main green space with a pristine lake and dog-friendly nature trails. Robert A. Brady Park has soccer and baseball fields as well as tennis courts and an ice-skating rink. Blydenburgh County Park in neighboring Smithtown is an expansive nature preserve that lines the Nissequogue River, which leads into the Long Island Sound. Residents-only Short and Long beaches have updated facilities and play host to summer concert series. The Smithtown Historical Society is situated in Village of the Branches’ historic district and offers a comprehensive overview of the area’s past.

Agents Specializing in this Area
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Adelle Longo
JMRENY
(516) 217-4998
17 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$420,000 Price
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Alex Goldenberg
Howard Hanna Coach
(631) 449-7516
122 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$685,000 Price
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Mike Carroll
RE/MAX Best
(631) 526-7551
363 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$570,299 Price
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Jennifer Nyx
Keller Williams Points North
(631) 459-4286
73 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$845,000 Price
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Dina Powers
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 526-7901
78 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$560,000 Price
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Andrew-Paul Ragusa
REMI Realty
(914) 677-1474
68 Total Sales
1 in Village of the Branch
$730,000 Price
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Village of the Branch | US |
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Homicide | 1 | 4 |
Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
Robbery | 1 | 4 |
Burglary | 3 | 4 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
Larceny | 4 | 4 |
Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
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Village of the Branch Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Village of the Branch, Long Island sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Village of the Branch, Long Island over the last 12 months is $795,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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