Drawn to the waterfront in East Islip
Michelle Maratea, right, and her daughter Meghann Fitzmaurice paddle in the waters off Heckscher State Park in East Islip in June. Credit: James Carbone
In the hamlet of East Islip, the surrounding bays and waterways exert their pull.
"We have beautiful bay beaches, marinas and waterfront restaurants," says Islip Councilwoman Trish Bergin, who’s lived in the hamlet for 13 years.
For clients interested in boating, Bergin, who’s also a real estate agent for Ramsay Realtors, always turns to East Islip.
"It’s a great leisure, fishermen’s community," Bergin says. "You can see children and their parents enjoying fishing off the docks and off the piers."
Businesses on Main Street in East Islip. Credit: Morgan Campbell
The businesses and restaurants along the quaint Main Street are another draw to East Islip, which is about 2 miles from Islip’s own bustling Main Street, with even more shops and eateries.
The hamlet’s proximity to major arteries is a plus, says Maureen Murino of Realty Connect USA. "I could be on the highway in a second," she says. Sunrise and Montauk highways are nearby, and the Southern State Parkway is easy to access via Heckscher State Parkway.
William Avenue in East Islip. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Ranch-style houses are rare in East Islip, which has mostly Colonials, split-levels and Postmodern homes. For the last six months, houses have sold on average within 47 days of listing, says Murino.
East Islip was part of the original 51,000-acre purchase from the Secatogues by Islip founder William Nicoll in 1683, according to Newsday archives. Later, it was home to people working in farming, lumber, boat building and shipping.
Carol Bernstein of Sayville and Bob Vogelsang of East Islip enjoy a visit to Heckscher State Park in East Islip in 2018. Credit: Daniel Goodrich
Today, there is much to explore in the hamlet. Brookwood Hall Park, the site of a mansion that once served as an orphanage, is now a Town of Islip park with a playground and a lake with paddleboarding. The 200-acre South Shore Nature Center is a preserve that stretches to the Great South Bay. Also on the bay, Heckscher State Park has soccer fields, bike paths and cabin rentals for waterfront "glamping."
For Annette Mina, a real estate agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate, East Islip is the still same quaint town she found 40 years ago, attracting first-time homeowners to high-end buyers.
"It’s a very small town where everybody knows everybody," Mina says.
CONDOS AND COOPS
There are 5 condos on the market ranging in price from $487,105 to $494,900.
SALE PRICES
Between May 31, 2020, and June 30, 2021, there were 163 home sales with a median sale price of $535,500, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $310,000 and the high was $1.825 million. During that period a year earlier there were 160 home sales with a median sale price of $456,250. The price range was $255,000 to $4.15 million.
OTHER STATS
Town Islip
Area 4 square miles
ZIP code 11730
Population 13,222
Median age 42.3
Median household income $125,000
Median home value $550,000*
Monthly LIRR ticket from Islip or Great River $405
School district East Islip
Graduation rate 94.8%
Parks East Islip Marina Park, Heckscher State Park, Brookwood Hall Park, South Shore Nature Center
Library East Islip Public Library
Hospital South Shore University Hospital
Transit Suffolk County Transit bus route 40
SOURCES: 2019 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; OneKey MLS; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
*Based on 83 sales in the past six months, according to OneKey MLS
NOW ON THE MARKET
Listed for $3.989 million, this 5-bedroom, 6-bath waterfront Postmodern Victorian in East Islip has private guest quarters and a swimming pool. Credit: Max Masala
$3.989 million
This 7,200-square-foot waterfront Postmodern Victorian has coffered ceilings, an elevator and private guest quarters. The five-bedroom, six full- and 2 half-bath home sits on 1½ landscaped acres with a 3-car garage, swimming pool and canal access. Taxes are $45,582. Veronica Capuzzo of Coach Real Estate Associates, 631-587-1700.
Listed for $1.399 million, this 13-room 4-bedroom, 3½-bath ranch in East Islip has a large family room with double-sided fireplace. Credit: Dynamic Media Solutions/Frank Urso
$1,399,999
Sited on 1.2 acres, this 5,600-square-foot renovated 13-room ranch has four bedrooms, 3½ baths, a large family room with double-sided fireplace, gourmet kitchen, cathedral ceilings, red-oak hardwood floors and custom molding throughout. Taxes are $28,804. Maureen Murino and Paul Musso, Realty Connect USA, 631-881-5160.
This renovated 4-bedroom, 2½-bath Colonial in East Islip has an open floor plan, new kitchen and baths. It is listed for $749,000. Credit: Leesa Byrnes Realty
$749,000
A completely renovated 1951 Colonial, this 2,372-square-foot home features four bedrooms, 2½ baths, crown molding and trim, an open floor plan, new kitchen, baths, heating and central air conditioning. The 0.17 acre property has a fenced-in, landscaped yard.
Taxes are $8,993. Leesa Haas, Leesa Byrnes Realty, 631-589-2000.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1,700,000
Address Percy Williams Dr.
Style Modern
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4½
Built 1985
Lot size: 1.13 acres
Taxes $32,182
+/- list price -$99,000
Days on market 142
$1,100,000
Address Suffolk Lane
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3 full, 2 half
Built 2003
Lot size 1.04 acres
Taxes $25,059
+/- list price -$195,000
Days on market 278
$680,000
Address Marlboro Lane
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2½
Built 1972
Lot Size 0.26 acres
Taxes $15,089
+/- list price Sold at list
Days on market 93
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 30
Price range $339,000 to $3.989 million
Tax range $6,781 to $45,582
