Melville's thriving mix of commercial, residential
Malaya Vega, 20 months old, of Manhattan, with her dad, Roberto, enjoys a ride on a pony named Pancha at White Post Farms. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
THE SCOOP A former farming community, Melville is a thriving commercial and residential hamlet whose farming roots are still evident in the horse farms in the West Hills area and at the perennially popular White Post Farms.
From 1909 to 1919, a trolley traversed Route 110, and was shuttered only after farmers complained that the noise disturbed their livestock.
Today, the area is known for the 110 corridor, a 16-mile stretch with a section in Melville that includes office parks, the headquarters for Canon, Henry Schein and other major corporations, and an Amazon facility under construction.
Route 110 has many shopping and dining options. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
The corridor is ever expanding, with a range of businesses that includes a swath known as Furniture Alley, and a fair number of restaurants, all of which contribute significantly to the area’s tax base, says David Gustin, president of the Melville Chamber of Commerce.
“The 110/Broadhollow Road corridor connects Amityville to Melville to Huntington, as one of the most populated areas of the Suffolk community,” says Gustin.
But Melville isn’t only corporate office parks and places to shop.
Houses along East Lyons Street. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Calling Melville “a beautiful and peaceful neighborhood,” Nikki Perri, an agent with Signature Premier Properties, says, “You will immediately notice the wide, tree-lined streets. This neighborhood is perfectly located near restaurants, shopping, parks, and is only a short drive to some of Long Island's most beautiful beaches.”
In addition to several gated communities, there are many Colonials and ranches and a few contemporary homes in the area, with prices starting in the mid $500,000s and going up to about $5 million.
A sculpture depicting community at Sweet Hollow Park, which has a playground and athletic courts. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
The hamlet is also home to BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, a sprawling, ornate Hindu temple that opened in 2016.
Melville’s central location and proximity to the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State, Sagtikos and Southern State parkways is a big plus, notes Town of Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.
“If you’re a commuter, it’s a great place because you have very easy access to the major east-west and north-south arteries on Long Island,” he says.
Homes along Hill and Tree Court. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are 20 condos and no co-ops on the market.
SALE PRICES Between March 31, 2021, and April 30, 2022, there were 166 home sales with a median sale price of $686,000, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $300,000 and the high was $4.5 million. During that period a year earlier there were 194 home sales with a median sale price of $725,000. The price range was $329,500 to $4.5 million.
OTHER STATS
Town Huntington
Area 12.1 square miles
ZIP code 11747
Population 19,284
Median age 48.4
Median household income $111,734
Median home value $687,500
Monthly LIRR ticket from Farmingdale $277
School districts, graduation rates Half Hollow Hills (95%), South Huntington (93%)
Parks West Hills County Park, Sweet Hollow Park
Libraries Half Hollow Hills, South Huntington
Hospitals Plainview Hospital, Syosset Hospital
Transit Suffolk County Transit Routes S1, SC
SOURCES: 2020 Census; 2019 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $2.695 million, this Colonial on Old Country Road has outbuildings and an in-ground pool. Credit: KJW Photography
$2.695 million
At approximately 5,600 square feet, this eight-bedroom, 6½-bath Colonial built in 2011 features a large wraparound porch, double front-hall staircase, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings and a home theater. The 2.47-acre property includes a circa 1800 four-bedroom, two-bath cottage that was renovated in 2007, a four-stall barn being used as a two-car garage, in-ground pool and basketball court. Taxes are $33,161. Christian Mateyunas, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 631-754-3400.
Priced at $1.6 million, this modern Victorian on Grossman Street features a finished basement with a second kitchen. Credit: LI Real Estate Photography /Brian Botticelli
$1.6 million
This 5,400-square-foot Victorian built in 2006 has four bedrooms, five bathrooms, an expansive bluestone front porch, front and back stairs, custom kitchen, Brazilian cherrywood floors and second-floor game room. The 0.88-acre property has an attached three-car garage with access to a finished basement, which has a second kitchen. Taxes are $31,404. Nikki Perri, Signature Premier Properties, 516-785-0100.
Priced at $959,000, this Buckminster Fuller-inspired dome-shaped home on Bagatelle Road is zoned for horses and includes a legal one-bedroom apartment. Credit: Josh Goetz Photography
$959,000
Inspired by Buckminster Fuller’s architecture, this dome-shaped home has curved walls with sound-barrier insulation, four bedrooms, including one with a wood-beamed ceiling and loft, and three bathrooms. Built in 1985, the approximately 3,300-square-foot home includes a legal one-bedroom apartment. Zoned for horses, the 1½-acre property has a separate structure used as a reading room, which doesn’t have a certificate of occupancy. Taxes are $18,651. Steven Macchia, I P E Realty, 631-773-6161.
RECENTLY SOLD
$2.4 million
Legends Circle
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4½
Built 2003
Lot size 1.63 acres
Taxes $37,839
+/- List price Sold at asking
Days on market 154
$920,000
Rivendell Ct.
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Built 2004
Lot size 0.21 acre
Taxes $18,906
+/- List price Sold at asking
Days on market 45
$500,000
Glendale Dr.
Style Split Level
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Built 1958
Lot size 0.25 acre
Taxes $13,936
+/- List price -$59,000
Days on market 60
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 40
Price range $499,999 to $4.995 million
Tax range $3,625 to $41,530
