Classic suburban appeal of Bellmore: commute, parks, schools
Bedford Avenue is the heart of Bellmore's downtown shopping district. Credit: Danielle Silverman
THE SCOOP With the bay beckoning at its southern border, Bellmore is a neighborly community that perfectly captures the suburban atmosphere, says Town of Hempstead Councilman Chris Carini.
The hamlet is served by a bustling downtown along Bedford Avenue, highly rated schools, and well-used Newbridge Road Park, which is flanked by canals and has pools, an indoor ice rink, sports courts, playground and picnic areas. Residents also enjoy East Bay Park, Merokee Nature Preserve and the Bellmore Playhouse movie theater.
Newbridge Road Park with the ice rink building in the background. Credit: Danielle Silverman
“You’re maybe 40 minutes to New York City,” says Janet Salvaggio of Signature Premier Properties. “You’re not too far out to go to the North Fork or the Hamptons. And Jones Beach is close by.”
In 1676, John Smith, a Hempstead settler, transferred 100 acres to his son, creating a farming community they called Little Neck. With the 1818 building of a new bridge, the name was changed to New Bridge. In 1867, the railroad arrived, and the community became Bellmore in 1883. At that time, large farms were subdivided for housing, which grew with the construction of Sunrise Highway in the 1920s and boomed after World War II.
Homes along Judith Drive. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Since COVID-19, there’s been an influx of homebuyers from the city, notes Salvaggio. “We do have a lot of people coming from the five boroughs who want the suburbs, as well as a mix of people who want to stay where their parents are,” she says.
Housing stock is made up of Capes, split levels, splanches, ranches and Colonials, with prices starting at about $350,000 and going up to $2 million and above for a bayfront home.
Bedford Avenue shops. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Development in the area is focused on improving community foundations, notes Carini, adding that Newbridge Road Park got a new playground and spray pads this summer and will soon get upgrades to its basketball, handball and tennis courts. The Bellmore Fire Department plans to add a training center this fall.
Ilana Stern of Merrick with Nova at the dog park at Newbridge Road Park. Credit: Danielle Silverman
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There is one condo on the market, priced at $349,999.
SALE PRICES Between Aug. 1, 2021, and Aug. 31, 2022, there were 254 home sales with a median sale price of $707,500, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $400,000 and the high was $2.15 million. During that period a year earlier there were 303 home sales with a median sale price of $629,000. The price range was $255,000 to $2 million.
Town Hempstead
Area 2.36 square miles
ZIP code 11710
Population 16,297
Median age 43.1
Median household income $139,988
Median home value $730,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Bellmore $277
School district, graduation rate Bellmore-Merrick, 97%
Parks Newbridge Road, East Bay parks
Libraries Bellmore, North Bellmore
Hospitals Mount Sinai South Nassau, Nassau University Medical Center
Transit NICE Bus Route 19
SOURCES: 2020 Census; 2020 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $1.6 million, this contemporary on the bay on Glenn Drive has hurricane-grade windows. Credit: Long Island Real Estate Photography/Brian Botticelli
$1.6 million
Located on East Bay, this 3,138-square-foot contemporary home features five bedrooms, 2½ baths, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, crown and base moldings, kitchen with high-end appliances and radiant heated floor, gas heat and hurricane-grade windows. The 0.15-acre property has bay views, an above-ground pool, new pavers and newly refaced and re-supported bulkhead. Taxes are $23,071. Perry Pappas, Coldwell Banker American Homes, 516-223-2525.
Priced at $789,000, this splanch across from the bay on Shore Road has an open floor plan. Credit: Blue Island Homes NY
$789,000
This updated 2,153-square-foot four-bedroom, 2½-bath splanch across the road from East Bay has an open floor plan, hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling in living room, kitchen with granite counters, and newly finished basement. The 0.15-acre property has a paver front porch, cement patio and two car-garage. Taxes are $14,637. Jennie Katz and Seth Levy, Blue Island Homes NY, 516-613-3600.
Priced at $699,000, this split-level on Navy Court features a finished basement. Credit: Homedia/Steve Booke
$699,000
Built in 1958 on a cul-de-sac, this approximately 2,980-square-foot updated split-level on 0.18-acre has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, new stainless steel appliances and granite counters in the kitchen, alarm system with outside cameras and a finished basement. The fenced-in yard has a dog run. Taxes are $16,681. Janet Salvaggio, Signature Premier Properties, 516-546-6300.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1.85 million
Claudia Ct.
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4½
Built 1964
Lot size 0.29 acre
Taxes $37,251
+/- List price -$349,000
Days on market 349
$1.16 million
Legion St.
Style Split level
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3½
Built 1959
Lot size 0.21 acre
Taxes $21,057
+/- List price +$11,000
Days on market 138
$866,000
Lakeview Rd.
Style High ranch
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Built 1962
Lot size 0.23 acre
Taxes $14,343
+/- List price -$50,999
Days on market 103
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 40
Price range $349,999 to $2.5 million
Tax range $4,997 to $26,562
