Saint James, NY Townhome for Sale

Saint James, NY, is a quaint suburban community located on Long Island's North Shore. The village features tree-lined subdivisions and well-landscaped midcentury classic homes, with a main street serving as the classical downtown. Saint James is adjacent to Stony Brook University and connected to Long Island beaches and parks in nearby Head of the Harbor and Nissequogue. Local parks such as Burke Veterans Memorial Park and Gaynor Park offer tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and baseball fields, while Nissequogue River State Park provides hiking trails and a boat launch for kayaks and canoes. Residents can enjoy swimming and sunbathing at Short Beach in Smithtown and boating through the Smithtown Bay Yacht Club. The housing market includes ramblers, Cape Cods, bilevels, Colonial Revivals, and midcentury modern townhouses, with sidewalks and tree-decorated yards. Shopping options include Lake Avenue's commercial corridor and Smith Haven Mall, featuring over 140 retailers. Annual events like St. James Day and the St. James Farmers Market foster community spirit. Transportation is convenient with an LIRR station, the Long Island Expressway, and the Bridgeport-Port Jefferson Ferry. Saint James Episcopal Church, a historic landmark, gave the village its name. The Smithtown Central School District serves the area, with highly rated schools such as Saint James Elementary, Nesaquake Middle, and Smithtown High School East.