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Montauk Highway in Moriches. (9 photos)
Barnes Road in Moriches. (9 photos)
Ducks on Barnes Road in Moriches. (9 photos)
The Titmus Duck Farms in Moriches. (9 photos)
La Carte's Farmstand on Montauk Highway in Moriches. (9 photos)
Louis Avenue in Moriches. (9 photos)
Pine Cone Court in Moriches. (9 photos)
Cedar Street in Moriches. (9 photos)
Montauk Highway in Moriches. (9 photos)
Moriches
Population
2,452
Change from 1990
19%
Population density
1,259 per square mile
Median household income
$77,499
Median age
48 years
Married with children
23% of households
Median age of dwellings
16 years
Owner-occupied
56% of homes
LIRR travel time to NYC
2 hours
Crime risk
42 (100 = national average)
Homes for Sale
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Home Prices
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Buyers Guide
High-end
Price: $925,000-$1.1M+
Specs: 3-6 BR, 2.5+ BA
Colonials and contemporaries; Many waterfront/waterview
Trade-up
Price: $500,000-$750,000
Specs: 3-5 BR, 2.5 BA
Colonials; Mostly new construction
Starter
Price: $350,000-$400,000
Specs: 2-3 BR, 1.5-2 BA
Mix of styles
Source: Geraldine Sapanaro, Moriches Bay Realty
Community Profile
Community description: The "gateway to the Hamptons," Center Moriches is located on the south shore of Long Island, between Manhattan and Montauk Point. About 7,000 people reside in this charming seaside village. "Center Moriches is a great place with a nice, small town ambiance that people crave," said Geraldine Sapanaro of Moriches Bay Realty.
Condos and coops: Not available
Apartment rentals: Nearby Manorville offers some apartments, but there are no complexes in Center Moriches.
New construction: Currently underway is a retirement condominium community; units will cost mid $500,000-$800,000.
Beautification projects: The City of Commerce?s Downtown Revitalization Corps has a few projects underway, which include the installation of a new clock, as well as the development of a new park. "Many exciting projects are on the agenda in this wonderful small town village," reports Sapanaro.
Shopping: There are a number of boutiques, gifts shops, as well as larger chain stores such as CVS and Blockbuster. Two major supermarkets, King Kullen and Waldbaums, are located in town.
Attractions: With access to the ocean by way of the inlet, residents of Center Moriches keep busy year-round boating, fishing, yachting, and sailing.
(4/13/2007)
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