Coram a big draw for affordability, easy access
The Diamond in the Pines Park in Coram, run by the Town of Brookhaven offers athletic fields and facilities. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
THE SCOOP
Coram is a large Suffolk County hamlet popular for its central location and affordability. With few properties on the market, there is a demand for every type of housing and home style in the 14-square-mile community, says Rebecca Leuck, associate broker at Realty Connect USA.
The historic Lester H. Davis House on Middle Country Road in Coram, which served as Brookhaven's town meeting place. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
The hamlet lacks a main street and most of the commerce happens on either Middle Country Road or Route 112, Leuck says. "There’s are some new businesses in the area," which could indicate growth by way of jobs and new residents, she says.
Homes on Settler Drive in Coram Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
A plan to bring sewers to the community would enhance the commercial base and allow more restaurants and other "wet" businesses to come to the area, says Michael Loguercio, Brookhaven Town councilman. "It’s a project I’m working on," he says, adding those changes are not likely to happen in the next two years.
While residents have access to Routes 112 and 25 and can drive to the LIRR station in Ronkonkoma in 15 minutes, Coram still offers the benefit of living in a country-like setting, he says.
Middle Country Road is Coram's main commercial thoroughfare. Credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas
The area has three main shopping centers: Coram Plaza and Plaza 99 — both on Middle Country Road — and Pine Plaza on Route 112. The Coram Civic Association is working on filling business vacancies, vice president Chris Reilly says. A Taco Bell is coming to town, he says, and another fast food outlet has expressed interest in a former Astoria Bank building.
Reilly says he would like to see people unite and develop a community spirit. "A lot of that has to do with what people see," he says. "We want to get some beautification projects going."
CONDOS AND CO-OPS
There are nine condos and eight co-operative apartments on the market ranging in price from $99,999 to $339,999.
SALE PRICES
Between Nov. 30, 2019, and Dec. 1, 2020, there were 229 home sales with a median sale price of $380,000, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $145,300 and the high was $512,500. During that period a year earlier, there were 241 home sales with a median sale price of $345,000. The price range was $126,061 to $505,000.
OTHER STATS
Town Brookhaven
Area square miles 13.8
ZIP code 11727
Population 29,736
Median age 40.6
Median household income $82,655
Median home value $388,457
Monthly LIRR ticket from Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma $405
School district Longwood, Middle Country, Comsewogue
Parks Diamond in the Pines, among others
Library Longwood Public Library
Hospitals John T. Mather Memorial Hospital and St. Charles Hospital, both in Port Jefferson, Long Island Community Hospital, East Patchogue
Transit Suffolk County Transit bus lines 61, 68, 60
SOURCES: 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; OneKey MLS; LIRR, sct-bus.org/
*Based on 130 sales in the past six months, according to OneKey MLS
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $519,990, this Colonial model home to be built on a k on lot on Mooney Pond Road in Coram has four bedrooms and 2½ bathrooms, with the siding, kitchen cabinetry, granite, tiles, vanities and carpet selections up to the homebuyers. Credit: Jump Photos
$519,990
This Colonial model house, yet to be built, on Mooney Pond Road offers four bedrooms, and 2½ bathrooms. The siding, kitchen cabinetry, granite, tiles, vanities, and carpet selections are up to the homebuyers. Features include crown molding on the first floor, oak flooring and a four-car driveway. Contact agent for model location. Taxes to be determined. Debra Raimo, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 631-589-8500.
Priced at $434,900, this three-bedroom, 3½-bathroom Contemporary home on Sequoia Drive in Coram comes with a legal one-bedroom apartment. Credit: Roland Limjoco
$434,900
This three-bedroom, 3½-bathroom Contemporary home comes with a legal one-bedroom apartment and a backyard suited for entertaining. There is a large patio, an above-ground pool and an enclosed outdoor bar, besides two fireplaces, central air conditioning and a two-car garage. Taxes are $10,395. Rebecca Leuck, Realty Connect USA, 631-941-4300.
Priced at $298,700, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch on Fife Drive in Coram has been through a major renovation. Credit: Matthew Hart
$298,700
This newly renovated stucco home has three bedrooms, one bathroom and sits on a 0.22-acre lot just south of Middle Country Road. The kitchen, bathroom, roof, fencing, kitchen and driveway are all new. The backyard has a cement patio and an oversized shed with a window. Taxes are $4,589. Matt Hart, World Properties International Sea To Sky Realty, 631-961-4626.
RECENTLY SOLD
$530,000
Address Woodridge Lane
Style Victorian
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2½
Built 2004
Lot size 0.24 acre
Taxes $12,727
+/- list price +$41,000
Days on market 153
$430,000
Address Bieri Court
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2½
Built 1998
Lot size 0.47 acre
Taxes $10,675
+/- list price +$25,000
Days on market 85
$285,000
Address Theodore Drive
Style Condo
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Built 1997
Lot size n/a
Taxes $6,997
+/- list price -$12,000
Days on market 281
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 54
Price range $99,999 to $519,990
Tax range $3,731 to $15,317
