Port Washington home buyers' information
The town dock in Port Washington offers plenty of room to fish. (Aug. 29, 2013) Credit: Newsday / Audrey C. Tiernan
Popular for its waterfront, school district and direct train line into Manhattan, Port Washington is a cherished enclave, says resident Phyllis Realmuto, an associate broker at Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty.
Residents have access to just about everything, say real estate agents, who point to community features like waterside restaurants, marinas, eclectic shops, services, parks, a library and a theater.
It's a close-knit community with a high priority on children, says resident Debbie O'Brien of Harding Real Estate, noting that Landmark on Main Street is home to the Port Washington Children's Center, the Port Washington Youth Council's Teen Center and the Parent Resource Center.
The Landmark is also home to the 425-seat Jeanne Rimsky Theater, where shows and concerts are staged. "There's something to do every weekend," Realmuto says.
Set on a peninsula with Manhasset Bay to the west and Hempstead Harbor to the east, Port Washington comprises four villages — Sands Point, Port Washington North, Manorhaven and Baxter Estates — plus a portion of Flower Hill.
Buyers can find a variety of architectural styles and price ranges — from less than $400,000 to more than $10 million, agents say. "We have a big rental population here," Realmuto says, noting the train line is a big draw. "Manorhaven is a renter's haven," adds O'Brien, noting there are many two-family homes here.
