Why Live in Elwood
Elwood, a neighborhood in Long Island, features homes primarily built during the 1950s to 1970s, including Cape Cods, hi-ranches, and ranch-style houses, with some newer traditional homes. Properties typically sit on quarter to half-acre lots, with prices ranging from $600,000 to $950,000, while larger or updated homes can reach up to $1.6 million. The Seasons at Elwood is a 55-plus community with condos and townhouses starting around $850,000. Elwood Park, a central community hub, offers a spray park, playground, tennis courts, and athletic fields, and hosts events like an annual Easter egg hunt. For outdoor enthusiasts, Berkeley Jackson County Park provides a 2-mile hiking trail. Dining options include Chefs of New York, Changing Times Alehouse, Fat Boy’s Burrito Co., and Nisen Sushi. The southeastern shopping center features a movie theater, T.J. Maxx, Best Buy, gyms, Stop & Shop, and a nearby Trader Joe’s. Elwood is safer than the national average, with a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10. The Elwood Union Free School District, highly rated with an A-plus from Niche, includes Harley Avenue Primary School, James H. Boyd Intermediate School, Elwood Middle School, and Elwood John H. Glenn High School. A small part of Elwood falls under the South Huntington Union Free School District, also rated A. Commuters can access Manhattan via nearby East Northport and Greenlawn Long Island Rail Road stations, about 3 miles away, or Huntington Station, 5 miles away.
Home Trends in Elwood, NY
On average, homes in Elwood, Long Island sell after 68 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Elwood, Long Island over the last 12 months is $316,145, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$316,145
Median Single Family Sale Price
$363,673
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$289,990
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$193
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$324,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%