Massapequa offers waterfront recreation, great schools, sports
John. J. Burns Park in Massapequa. Town parks offer a host of sports and recreational facilities. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
THE SCOOP
People in Massapequa, or "great water land" in American Indian, cherish their south Oyster Bay waterfront and canal system.
"Residents here love their water recreation," says Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, who has lived in Massapequa all his life. "There’s lots of boating, fishing, clamming, and, of course, Tobay Beach is the jewel of the Town of Oyster Bay." The three biggest reasons people move to, or return to, Massapequa, he says, are recreation, education and sports.
A business strip along Merrick Road in Massapequa, which has several retail shopping outlets Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
Massapequa High School was a 2017 National Blue Ribbon winner in the exemplary high performing school category. This year, Massapequa’s mock trial team was the Nassau County champion at the annual Long Island moot court competition.
Massapequa, which includes East Massapequa and North Massapequa, is a hot real estate market, says Nicholas Gigante, associate broker at Exit Realty Premier. "Inventory is down and houses that are priced for today’s market sell within a week." But, he says, having a preapproval letter, a down payment ready and hiring a buyer’s agent helps in this brisk climate. "The agent should be able to find a home quicker and negotiate the right price."
Homes in Massapequa, which is considered a hot real estate market Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
There are two town parks – the Marjorie R. Post Community Park and the John J. Burns Park – which include tennis courts, basketball courts, multiple sports fields, walking paths, a boat launching ramp, picnic areas, swimming pools, and ice and roller hockey rinks.
Retail shopping outlets are another draw. In addition to Sunrise Mall, major retailers dot the Sunrise Highway. Whole Foods and The Paper Store, a stationery and gift shop, will each be opening in the Sunrise Promenade on Sunrise Highway.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS
There are 2 condos on the market ranging in price from $440,000 to $549,999.
SALE PRICES
Between Aug. 31, 2019, and Sept. 1, 2020, there were 498 home sales with a median sale price of $540,000, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $180,000 and the high was $1,950,000. During that period a year earlier there were 493 home sales with a median sale price of $525,000. The price range was $190,000 to $1,750,000.
OTHER STATS
Town Oyster Bay
Area square miles 3.6
ZIP code 11758
Population 53,424
Median age 44.3
Median household income $114,618
Median home value $557,750*
Monthly LIRR ticket $308
School districts Massapequa, Plainedge, Farmingdale and Amityville
Graduation rates Massapequa 96%, Plainedge 96%, Farmingdale 93%, Amityville 78% (NY State average 83%)
Parks Marjorie R. Post Community Park, John J. Burns Park, Massapequa Preserve Bike Path
Library Massapequa Public Library (two locations – Bar Harbour and Central Avenue)
Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital (Bethpage), Nassau University Medical Center (East Meadow)
Transit Nassau Inter-County Express bus routes 19, 54, 80
SOURCES: 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates; OneKey MLS; LIRR, moovitapp.com
*Based on 224 home sales in the past six months, according to OneKey MLS
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $1,699,990 and located on East Riviera Drive in Massapequa, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom Postmodern home has been on the market since Aug. 1. Credit: Pratt Photos
$1,699,900
In the Harbour Green Estates area of Massapequa, this three-bedroom, three-bathroom Postmodern waterfront home is 4,000 square feet and built on high elevation. With an open concept main floor, the living room, dining room and chef’s kitchen all have a high ceiling. Features include a family room with a fireplace, guest quarters, radiant heat flooring through much of the house and a backyard tailored to entertain. Taxes are $20,239. Tom Santoro, Realty Connect USA, 888-236-6319.
Priced at $749,999 and located on Leonard Drive in Massapequa, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom home has 2,979 square feet of living space. Credit: Alex Giannakis
$749,999
Sitting on nearly a quarter acre, this five-bedroom, two-bathroom expanded split-level home has hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, crown molding, a den, a sunroom and a 16-by-36-foot saltwater in-ground pool. With ownership comes deeded rights to Dolphin Beach. Taxes are $17,642. Anthony Napolitano, Anthony Napolitano Homes, 516-798-4200.
Priced at $429,000 and located on Toronto Avenue in Massapequa, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom brick home was built in 1949 and has central air conditioning. Credit: Danielle Horrigan
$429,000
Though billed as a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home, this brick Cape on a 0.14-acre lot has potential for two more bedrooms in its walk-up attic. Additional features include hardwood floors, central air conditioning and a finished basement. Taxes are $14,402. Danielle Horrigan, Bon Anno Homes Realty, 516-420-9055.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1,225,000
Address Exeter Road
Style Postmodern
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3½
Built 1951
Lot size 0.33 acre
Taxes $23,462
+/- list price -$25,000
Days on market 69
$770,000
Address N. Linden Street
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2½
Built 1954
Lot size 0.17 acre
Taxes $15,018
+/- list price -$69,000
Days on market 132
$416,000
Address Forest Avenue
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Built 1950
Lot size 0.17 acre
Taxes $14,877
+/- list price -$33,000
Days on market 290
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 131
Price range $299,999 to $1,999,000
Tax range $12,152 to $46,987
