Why Live in Greenlawn
Greenlawn, located in Long Island, offers a suburban atmosphere with a variety of home styles, including Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, hi-ranches, and split-levels on quarter-acre lots closer to downtown. Further north, homes on larger lots feature colonial and Federal-style architecture, providing a more secluded feel with tree-lined streets. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, making it a desirable area. Greenlawn boasts several parks, such as the Edwin and Gertrude Grace Nature Preserve and the Betty Allen Nature Preserve, which are popular for hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. Greenlawn Park is a hub for community sports, including Little League games, and features a playground, basketball court, and skate park. Frazer Drive Park is a favorite for sledding in winter, while Centerport Beach, just 3 miles away, is a summer destination. The Harborfields Central School District, highly rated and small, serves most of Greenlawn, with schools like Washington Drive Primary and Harborfields High School. A portion of the area falls under the Elwood Union Free School District, also highly rated. The downtown area along Broadway Greenlawn is vibrant with coffee shops, restaurants, and bars, including Old Fields Restaurant and Ruvo. The annual Pickle Festival and nearby Cow Harbor Day celebrations are significant local events. Greenlawn is well-connected with State Routes 25A and 25 and has a Long Island Rail Road station, providing convenient access to Manhattan. Essential services like Mount Sinai Doctors-Long Island and Huntington Hospital are within close proximity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Greenlawn a good place to live?
Greenlawn is a good place to live, receiving 4.3 stars from its residents. Greenlawn is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Greenlawn is a suburban neighborhood. Greenlawn has 10 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 5.4 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $154,449 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Greenlawn are home owners, with 21.5% of residents renting and 78.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Greenlawn can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Greenlawn neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Greenlawn?
The median home price in Greenlawn is $749,444. If you put a 20% down payment of $149,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.58%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,820 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $164K a year to afford the median home price in Greenlawn. The average household income in Greenlawn is $154K.
What are the best public schools in Greenlawn?
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Home Trends in Greenlawn, NY
On average, homes in Greenlawn, Long Island sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Greenlawn, Long Island over the last 12 months is $764,944, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$764,944
Median Single Family Sale Price
$764,944
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$409
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
96
Median List Price
$749,444
Median Change From 1st List Price
-2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%