Oceanside a close-knit, family-friendly locale, a short train ride to NYC
The Marine Nature Study Area in Oceanside offers nearly a mile of trails and boardwalks. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
THE SCOOP
Back in 1864, the community of Christian Hook saw its name changed to Oceanville as part of a marketing ploy to boost area oyster sales. A naming conflict arose, and in 1890 it was rechristened Ocean Side, which fused into a single word in 1918, according to Newsday’s Hometown publication.
Home to a tight-knit, family-oriented community, the 5-quare-mile area is close to the water and a 45-minute train journey to New York City, says Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald X. Clavin Jr. “It’s a great suburban locale with a 10-minute ride to beaches and a 15-minute ride to parkways. And we’re seeing multiple generations of families staying in the area,” he says.
The Golf Club at Middle Bay in Oceanside on July 17. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
The reopening of the Marine Nature Study Area since COVID restrictions were lifted is what residents are excited about lately, Clavin says. A $1.7 million Federal Emergency Management Agency grant will be used to build a state-of-the-art 2,600-square-foot education center at the entrance to the 52-acre salt marsh and tidal creeks preserve. Nearly a mile of trails and boardwalks is open to visitors now. After further COVID restrictions are lifted, town Conservation & Waterways staffers will host educational talks for students and classes.
Splanches, Colonials, split levels and high ranches are common home styles in the area, says Barbara Gandolfo of Century 21 American Homes. “After Sandy, some homeowners sold, and others renovated,” she says. “All new construction in a flood zone must now be FEMA compliant. But there are different sections and not all of Oceanside is in a flood zone.”
The Sands Shopping Center in Oceanside Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca
“The only thing missing in Oceanside is the old Nathan’s,” Clavin says, referring to the original fast-food eatery famous for footlong hot dogs, an amusement park and an outdoor dance floor. A smaller Nathan’s Famous at a different Long Beach Road location is still popular.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS
There are 10 condos or co-ops on the market ranging in price from $195,000 to $615,000.
SALE PRICES
Between June 1, 2019, and June 30, 2020, there were 338 home sales with a median sale price of $535,150, according to OneKey MLS. The low price for that period was $225,000 and the high was $1,270,000. During that period a year earlier there were 315 home sales with a median sale price of $514,000. The price range was $135,000 to $960,000.
OTHER STATS
Town Hempstead
Area square miles 5
ZIP code 11572
Population 31,185
Median age 43.2
Median household income $114,938
Median home value $525,000*
Monthly LIRR ticket $308
School district Oceanside
SOURCES: 2018 American Community Survey 5-Year; OneKey MLS; LIRR
*Based on 121 home sales in the past six months, according to OneKey MLS
NOW ON THE MARKET
Priced at $1,049,000 and located on East Oceanside Road in Oceanside, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home was built in 1969 and is on a 0.18-acre waterfront lot. Credit: John Gandolfo
$1,049,000
Ownership of this property comes with 3,000 square feet of pure vacation living. This five-bedroom, 3½-bathroom waterfront Contemporary features an extra-large high-end kitchen, a home theater, a bar and game room, a pool and hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, an 8-ton boat lift and radiant-heated floors and driveway. Taxes are $17,972. Barbara and John Gandolfo, Century 21 American Homes, 516-223-2525.
Priced at $749,000 and located on Knight Street in Oceanside, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom Tudor is on a 0.25-acre lot and was built in 1927. Credit: Edward R. Pappalardo
$749,000
A classic Tudor that’s been beautifully renovated, this five-bedroom, three-bathroom home is spread over 3,115 square feet and features vintage Tudor features like dark-wood trim, archways between rooms, a stucco exterior and a slate roof. There are also three wood-burning fireplaces (one in the master suite), hardwood floors, a finished third floor, and a two-car attached garage. Taxes are $13,776. Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes, 516-766-1400.
Priced at $419,000 and located on Roxbury Road in Oceanside, this two-bedroom, one-bath stucco home has hardwood floors and was built in 1929. Credit: VHT
$419,000
A classic Oceanside stucco home, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom property features a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen and a finished basement. The exterior offers a fenced backyard, 1½-car garage and a cement patio. Taxes are $11,239. Sandi Asip and Dina Caffrey, Coach Real Estate, 516-536-8100.
RECENTLY SOLD
$673,000
Address Concord Avenue
Style Expanded split level
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Built 1957
Lot size 0.14 acre
Taxes $17,665
+/- list price -$5,000
Days on market 56
$500,000
Address Chester Street
Style Cape
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Built 1950
Lot size 0.11 acre
Taxes $11,426
+/- list price -$39,000
Days on market 120
$675,000
Address East Links Drive
Style Expanded split level
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2½
Built 1959
Lot size 0.14 acre
Taxes $15,048
+/- list price -$4,000
Days on market 116
On OneKey MLS
Number of listings 82
Price range $195,800 to $1,345,000
Tax range $8,790 to $19,213
