Joseph Mendola
Signature Premier Properties
(631) 510-8973
43 Total Sales
1 in Shoreham
$740,000 Price
Shoreham
Located in Suffolk County
Like many coastal communities on Long Island, Shoreham started as a summer resort frequented primarily by wealthy New Yorkers. But it was also colonized year-round by industrialists who capitalized on the area's cordwood-producing forests. In the 19th century, the community cycled through a few names, including Woodville Landing, in honor of the local commodity. At the time, soft woods from Long Island were a crucial component of the construction industry. Before the village was incorporated in 1913, it settled on its current iteration, Shoreham—a combination of "Shore" for its coastal location and "ham" for one of the town's developers, Richard Upham. "There are several reasons why people like Shoreham today," says Norma Dispenza, real estate salesperson with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty. "It's surrounded by beaches, parks, farms and cultural attractions. It's well diversified in the ways locals can enjoy spending their free time."
Residential real estate prices in Shoreham range from a low of $500,000 for a woodsy, ranch-style house to contemporary hi-ranches with manicured lawns starting around $750,000. A waterfront estate can list for $1.5 to $2 million. However, the average price for a home in Shoreham is $650,000, says Dispenza. It's just a matter of waiting for one to go on the market. "One reason Shoreham is so in demand is because it’s less congested compared to many other neighborhoods on this part of the island."
The north shore village is part of the Shoreham-Wading River Central School District. Niche gives the district an A for academics and college prep, and teachers score an A-plus. Wading River School, Miller Avenue School and Albert G. Prodell Middle School feed into Shoreham-Wading River High School. . For kindergarten through second grade, Miller Avenue School gets a B from Niche. Niche gives an A-minus to Wading River School, and it gets a perfect score from GreatSchools for student progress. The middle school receives an A from Niche, and from GreatSchools, it gets a nine out of 10 for test scores. The high school gets an eight for test scores and an overall A-minus from Niche.
Shoreham Beach is well maintained and has lifeguards on weekends between July 4th and Labor Day. Rocky Point State Pine Barrens Preserve is located south of the village and has trails that wind through wetlands, forests and orchards. The 100,000-acre park has one of the most diverse populations of plant and animal species in New York State. Visitors flock to the area for hiking, boating, fishing, camping, swimming, biking, jogging, bird-watching and more. Shoreham is also home to The Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe. The facility is about as old as the incorporated village. The organization's mission is to educate people about Nikola Tesla's accomplishments and vision for the future. They offer guided walking tours of the historic site, including the grounds surrounding the inventor's famous laboratory, the site where Tesla's transmission tower once stood and a portion of the North Shore Rail Trail.
There are a few restaurants on the village's south side, but it's far from a bustling Main Street vibe. Pellegrino's Pizza is a local favorite. You can order whole pies, half pies and slices. They also serve calzones, heroes, pasta and chicken entrees and desserts, including tiramisu and cannoli.
Since the village was incorporated, Shoreham's population has grown by a factor of 50. That may sound like a lot, but consider the perspective. In 1920, there were 11 full-time residents in the village. Today, there are about 560. Homebuyers interested in living in Shoreham need to keep their eyes peeled because properties do not hit the market that often, and when they do, they flip quickly.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Joseph Mendola
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Bryn Elliott
Bryn Elliott
Responds QuicklySignature Premier Properties
(631) 883-5528
243 Total Sales
1 in Shoreham
$702,000 Price
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James Acierno
James Acierno
Real Broker NY LLC
(934) 529-1389
57 Total Sales
2 in Shoreham
$730K - $740K Price Range
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James McKenna
James McKenna
Coldwell Banker American Homes
(631) 780-3735
66 Total Sales
1 in Shoreham
$747,000 Price
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Larry McKenna
Larry McKenna
Responds QuicklySignature Premier Properties
(631) 769-3467
116 Total Sales
1 in Shoreham
$750,000 Price
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Gina Marie Bettenhauser
Gina Marie Bettenhauser
Coldwell Banker Reliable R E
(631) 519-8339
37 Total Sales
7 in Shoreham
$615K - $990K Price Range
Shoreham Housing Trends
On average, homes in Shoreham, NY sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Shoreham, NY over the last 12 months is $742,500, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$761,950
Median Sale Price
$742,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$747,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Area Facts
Number of Homes
818
Number of Homes for Sale
15
Median Year Built
1966
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,798
Significantly above the national average
1,926
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
22,651
Open Houses
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Saturday, Oct 18Open Sat 12PM - 2PM
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Shoreham Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
616
Median Age
48
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$145,967
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$176,718
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.1%
College Graduates
61.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
45.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.7%
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®
18
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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