Near airport and beaches, Woodmere is experiencing growth
Visitors enjoy North Woodmere Park, which has athletic fields and a spray park. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
THE SCOOP Woodmere, a hamlet in the Five Towns, is a predominantly residential community with easy access to New York City, says Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito. “It’s a close-knit neighborhood with a lot of open space and walkable areas,” he says.
A well-visited spot is Woodmere Dock, with views of the bay and surrounding marshlands, where residents can fish, birdwatch and launch boats from the ramp.
A pizza run on Broadway in Woodmere. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Real estate agent Ronnie Gerber of Douglas Elliman Real Estate notes that Woodmere is near Kennedy Airport and is a 15-minute drive to ocean beaches.
“People have been gravitating to the suburban lifestyle much more since the pandemic, enjoying their backyards and the several parks nearby,” Gerber says. Nearby, in North Woodmere, are Grant and North Woodmere parks, with playgrounds, athletic fields, basketball and tennis courts, ice skating, pools and a golf course.
Woodmere has a mix of home styles. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
The range of home styles in Woodmere includes mostly Colonials, split-levels, and ranches, with prices starting at about $600,000 for smaller homes and reaching into the millions for larger, newly renovated homes on larger parcels. Co-op apartment buildings and some condos can be found around the hamlet as well.
In response to a proposed 280-home development on the 118-acre Woodmere Golf Club, the Town of Hempstead established a two-year building moratorium, resulting in ongoing litigation with the club.
Howie Prusack enjoys the sunshine at Woodmere Dock with his dog, Missy. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Most of the shops, restaurants, professional offices are on and around Broadway, notes David Friedman, president of the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association.
“In Woodmere, there’s nothing like a Target or any kind of big box. It’s mostly independent businesses,” says Friedman.
East Chateau co-op apartments on Woodmere Boulevard. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are seven condos and co-ops on the market, ranging in price from $199,000 to $769,000.
SALE PRICES Between Feb. 28, 2021, and March 31, 2022, there were 132 home sales with a median sale price of $853,000, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $400,000 and the high was $2.5 million. During that period a year earlier there were 128 home sales with a median sale price of $785,000. The price range was $405,000 to $2.35 million.
OTHER STATS
Town Hempstead
Area 2.6 square miles
ZIP code 11598
Population 18.669
Median age 34.5
Median household income $142,904
Median home value $855,000*
Monthly LIRR ticket from Woodmere $270
School districts, graduation rates Hewlett-Woodmere (95%), Lawrence (82%)
Libraries Hewlett Woodmere, Peninsula
Hospitals St. John's Episcopal Hospital
Transit NICE Routes 31, 32
SOURCES: 2020 Census; 2019 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS; LIRR, data.nysed.gov *Based on 50 sales in the past six months, per OneKey MLS
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $3 million, this estate-style home on Broadway features a grand double staircase. Credit: Request Tours /Chuck Danas
$3 million
At 8,000 square feet, this eight-bedroom estate-style home features a grand double staircase entry, custom woodwork, a chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, sunroom, den with built-ins, billiard room and office space with conference area. There are six full and three half-baths and a 3,000-square-foot basement. The 0.95-acre property has a swimming pool and landscaped gardens. Taxes are $53,933. Inbal August, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 516-621-3555.
Priced at $1.97 million, this Colonial on Bay Drive has views of Hewlett Bay. Credit: WalkthruPhoto/Jehovy Santiago
$1.97 million
With views of Hewlett Bay, this 3,334-square-foot Colonial has five bedrooms, 4½ baths, hardwood floors, a kitchen with double ovens, a sunroom, staircase with custom iron railing, and finished basement. The ½-acre property has a four-car garage and a large porcelain-tiled patio with outdoor kitchen. Taxes are $26,890. Kamy Roditi, Kaya Homes, 516-464-8500.
Priced at $1.025 million, this updated Victorian on Brower Avenue has a kosher eat-in kitchen. Credit: Homedia Group /Steven Bababekov
$1.025 million
Built in 1898, this 2,900-square-foot four-bedroom, 3½-bathroom updated Victorian has hardwood floors, kosher kitchen with granite counters, two-toned wood cabinets, radiant-heated floor and pantry, primary suite with radiant-heated bathroom, a finished attic with a bathroom, and waterproofed, unfinished basement. The 0.21-acre property has a new patio and Trex front porch. Taxes are $23,661. Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 516-623-4500.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1.74 million
Dartmouth Ln.
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Built 1960
Lot size 0.19 acre
Taxes $20,196
+/- List price -$15,000
Days on market 118
$998,000
Linda Ln.
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Built 1957
Lot size 0.16 acre
Taxes $18,395
+/- List price -$202,000
Days on market 79
$649,000
Centre St.
Style Cape
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2½
Built 1924
Lot size 0.15 acre
Taxes $16,267
+/- List price Sold for asking
Days on market 52
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 38
Price range $199,000 to $3.3 million
Tax range $17,935 to $51,023
