Living in Sayville
A cyclist takes a spin down Sayville's Main Street, which features many shops and restaurants. (June 19, 2013) Credit: Daniel Brennan
Friendly shop owners and ongoing events help create a sense of community, and residents have access to the Great South Bay as well as to the ocean via Fire Island Ferry service.
"In addition to being close to the water, Main Street is lined by bistros, restaurants and shops -- it's charming," says Ed Swinarski of Cyber Smart Real Estate. "Every weekend, there is something going on . . . a fair, a carnival, some kind of family activity," adds Lisa Hendrickson of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
Recreation areas include Gillette Park and Sayville Beach and Park. The Islip Grange on Broadway Avenue is a community of restored buildings, including a church and a windmill. Loughlin Vineyards, where visitors can sample local wine, is there, too, behind Meadow Croft estate.
The community is largely recovered from superstorm Sandy, says Ciavarelli, noting there are still some homes south of Montauk Highway that are being worked on. "Sayville doesn't have a high water table. It wasn't hit as bad as other areas," Hendrickson says.
Buyers can find a mix of architectural styles, including vintage homes, with prices generally ranging from the $300,000s to $1 million and up.
