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North Fork

North Fork

$1,248,976 Average Value
$279 Average Price per Sq Ft
16 Homes For Sale

"The un-Hamptons"

North Fork is on a 30-mile peninsula opposite South Fork and the Hamptons, surrounded by the Long Island Sound, beaches and farmland. The region was once considered the cousin of the Hamptons, but that’s rapidly changing. “It’s the un-Hamptons,” says Bridgit Elkin, a Realtor with Compass Greater NY LLC who has been selling homes in the area for 6 years. “With people getting priced out in the Hamptons, North Fork has become the alternative region. It used to be in the shadow of the Hamptons. Not anymore.”

Southolds North Fork is surrounded by the Long Island Sound as well as the Southold Bay.
Southolds North Fork is surrounded by the Long Island Sound as well as the Southold Bay.
Southolds homes feature spacious yards on the North Fork.
Southolds homes feature spacious yards on the North Fork.
Southold is a hamlet on the North Fork of Long Island.
Southold is a hamlet on the North Fork of Long Island.
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Parks in North Fork include beaches, wildlife and an arboretums

There are nine parks in North Fork and some include beach access. Some parks in the Southold Park District are limited to tax-paying residents. Founders Landing Park is one of the parks that provides beach access and during the summer months, there is a lifeguard on duty. The park also has an event hall that can be rented. Inlet Pond County Park features a mature oak forest, a butterfly garden and a lush hiking trail. In the summer, the park’s pond is inhabited by bullfrog tadpoles. The 1-acre Southold Dog Park is where four-legged friends can run and play off-leash. There are two fenced-in play areas for small and large dogs.

You can search for sea shells along the shore of Southolds beaches on the North Fork.
You can search for sea shells along the shore of Southolds beaches on the North Fork.
Founders Landing Park has a great playground right on the beach in Southolds North Fork.
Founders Landing Park has a great playground right on the beach in Southolds North Fork.
Have a picnic or take a dip at Founders Landing Park in Southolds North Fork.
Have a picnic or take a dip at Founders Landing Park in Southolds North Fork.
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Houses in the region cost as much as $5 million

Housing styles in North Fork vary. The hamlet has Cape Cods, historic homes and new builds. Price points for housing range from $500,000 to $5.7 million and most lots are 18,730 square feet. There is a multitude of mature oak trees on the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets, and there are no sidewalks in the subdivisions.

Minimal Traditional Gabled style roof in Southolds North Fork.
Minimal Traditional Gabled style roof in Southolds North Fork.
Stick Hipped Roof style home home with a detached garage in the backyard in Southolds North Fork.
Stick Hipped Roof style home home with a detached garage in the backyard in Southolds North Fork.
Lovely Cape Cod style home in Southolds North Fork.
Lovely Cape Cod style home in Southolds North Fork.
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The community comes together at daily and annual events

The town holds a Winterfest with live music and ice sculpting every February. There are events almost daily in the community, including holiday celebrations, pop-up sales, paint-and-sip parties and wine tours. Veterans Beach hosts a yearly Lobsterfest, with proceeds benefitting the local Rotary Clubs. Party-goers feast on lobsters, steaks and corn on the cob.

With no chains, shopping locally has a new meaning

Elkin says one unique attribute of North Fork is that there are no chain stores once you reach the peninsula. All the shops are local businesses with over 60 storefronts across the region. Examples of the types of stores include Lydia’s Antique & Stained Glass and Marika’s Eclectic Boutique. Mattituck Marketplace and Mattituck Marketplace are two local grocery stores in North Fork. About Food is a Southold market offering an impressive selection of local products. Residents seeking a Target or Stop & Shop must make the 3-mile trek to Riverhead. There is a vibrant restaurant scene and Elkin says the community has developed a thriving “foodie scene.” A Lure Chowder House & Oysteria is North Fork’s spot to enjoy clam chowder and lobsters. Michelangelo Southold is a pizza parlor with ample seating and is one of 16 storefronts at the Feather Hill Village. North Fork also has 20 wineries, including Bedell Cellars and Meadowlark North F

Southolds Pharmacy located off of Main Road.
Southolds Pharmacy located off of Main Road.
About Food is a town favorite located off of Main Road in Southolds North Fork.
About Food is a town favorite located off of Main Road in Southolds North Fork.
About Food is a market in Southold that offers an impressive selection of local products.
About Food is a market in Southold that offers an impressive selection of local products.
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Plenty of extracurricular activities at Southold Union Free School District

Parents can send the kids to Southold Union Free School District schools with a 9-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio and a B-rating from Niche. Students start their education at Southold Elementary School, which also has a B-rating. Southold Junior/Senior High School has a B-minus rating from Niche. There are nearly 30 clubs at the school, ranging from chess to environmental awareness to robotics.

Southolds station is along the Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road. You can conveniently get to Manhanttan or Montauk from this station.
Southolds station is along the Main Line of the Long Island Rail Road. You can conveniently get to Manhanttan or Montauk from this station.

Getting to Long Island is a breeze

The Long Island Rail Road has two commuter train stations less than 10 minutes from the hamlet. Additionally, there are two bus stations in the community. North Road and Highway 25 are the main thoroughfares, connecting the neighborhood to Long Island.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tweed/New Haven

175 min drive

Train

Greenport Station

Train

Southold Station

Bus

Nys 25 & Youngs Rd

Bus

Nys 25 & 9th St

Bus

Nys 25 & Bay Ave

Bus

1st St & Adams St

Bus

Nys 25 & Village Ln

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Nys 25 & Wells Ave

Bus

Orient Point Ferry Dock

North Fork Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$525,000
Median Sale Price
$495,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$625,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$430,445
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$800,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
141
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$279

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,780
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,270
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,628
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,177
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
799
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
17,859

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Aug 9
    12am - 2pm

    330 2nd St, Greenport, NY 11944

    $729,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,946 Sq Ft
    • 330 2nd St
    • New 5 days ago

    Opportunity to invest in and restore a Greenport Village oldie. This circa 1910 Farmhouse, situated on a .17-acre lot will require a complete and comprehensive renovation. Nestled on a quiet street, this location allows for the tranquility of village life while being just two blocks from Greenport's vibrant downtown and its lively waterfront. Property is being sold “as is”.

    JoAnn Wind Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty

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  • Saturday, Aug 9
    11am - 1pm

    685 Greenway W, Orient, NY 11957

    $925,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,264 Sq Ft
    • 685 Greenway W
    • New 8 days ago

    Charming and private home in Green Acres in Orient Point. Open floor plan with dining room/kitchen opening onto lovely second floor deck. The living room and rear deck have open views of 63 acres of pastoral undeveloped preserved land. Association sound beach down the road.

    Janet Markarian Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty

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  • Saturday, Aug 9
    2 - 4pm

    12910 Main Rd, East Marion, NY 11939

    $2,049,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 1,923 Sq Ft
    • 12910 Main Rd

    Paradise Found on Gardiner’s Bay! This is a rare 2 for 1 opportunity, consisting of a beautiful 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bayfront Main House, PLUS a 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Guest Cottage! The property is fully bulk-headed with approximately 70 feet of serene and captivating beachfront along Gardiner’s Bay, and has undergone recent, significant renovations, both inside and out. Stunning new landscaping has

    Richard Connelly Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
17,360
Median Age
53
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.8%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$90,651
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$130,065

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
46.7%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
53.6%
Below the national average
65.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
49''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
36''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

21 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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