Outdoorsy East Patchogue, nestled between two villages
The dock at Miramar Beach extends into Patchogue Bay, offering a fine spot for fishing. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
“I love the area because of its proximity to the Great South Bay and the ferries that bring you over to all the different communities in Fire Island,” said Gandolfo, a broker with Rice Realty Group. He cited Hedges Creek County Park and the Pine Neck Avenue boat ramp and fishing pier as prime recreation spots.
Homes along Washington Avenue. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
Once known for its commercial clamming, the area still has excellent fishing.
“One of the things people love most about East Patchogue are the sunsets on the beaches and the bay, especially now that it’s fall,” said Lina Lopes, a broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate who has lived in the hamlet for 20 years.
The Tiki Bar at Sunset Harbour is in Sunset Harbour Marina off the bay. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
Because East Patchogue is mostly residential, locals head to the nearby villages or Sunrise Highway for shopping and dining. The Patchogue train station is a short drive. “One of the things I like is that it’s not at all congested here,” Lopes said.
Housing stock consists of ranches, high ranches and expanded Capes, all of which start at around $400,000 and go up to more than $1 million.
In the southern part of the hamlet near the bay, many homes were built in an upside-down contemporary style, with the bedrooms below and living area upstairs to take advantage of water views. They range from $900,000 to $1.8 million.
“The area really has so much to offer as far as the possibilities for first-time home buyers, move-up buyers, retirees who want a small home by the water,” Lopes said. “We still have summer homes where owners just come in from May to September.”
A spot for thrift shopping on East Main Street. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
But there is a real need for apartment units, Gandolfo said. “There are no real condos or any housing of that type around here,” he said. “It’s mostly single-family, residential homes, so for those folks that want to stay in the area who are on the lower income level or a downsizing retiree, it does make it difficult to stay.”
The community will soon get an apartment complex, the 91-unit, $40 million Greybarn Patchogue. An arts center is also set to be built, on 1 acre on East Main Street.
Sunset Harbour Marina. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
Priced at $999,990, this contemporary on Mercedes Court is up the street from Great South Bay. Credit: Ron Monteleone
Priced at $749,000, this expanded ranch on Donegan Avenue is in strolling distance of Bellport Village. Credit: Anthony Gandolfo
Priced at $499,000, this ranch on Pine Neck Avenue features a renovated eat-in kitchen. Credit: Steven Ferraro
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