Baldwin: Proximity to NYC, LIRR combined with quiet, suburban feel draw buyers
Merrick Road intersects with Grand Avenue and houses many of Baldwin's local businesses. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
THE SCOOP Baldwin keeps that South Shore feel with its waterfront homes, suburban tree-lined streets and neighborly feel less than 45 minutes by train to Manhattan.
"It offers a true neighborhood feel while still being incredibly well connected," said Shawna L. Fowler of EXP Realty in Valley Stream. "You're getting suburban space, such as larger lots, tree-lined streets and access to parks and waterfront recreation, without giving up proximity to New York City."
Grand Avenue slices through Baldwin and has shopping areas like Baldwin Shopping Center. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
With the Long Island Rail Road, its position along major thoroughfares like the Southern State Parkway, and nearby shopping, she added, living in Baldwin makes "commuting and daily life easy, which is a big draw for both first-time buyers and families."
In 2021, the county won a $10 million state grant for several developmental projects in Baldwin, including affordable apartments and mixed-use retail around the Baldwin LIRR station on Sunrise Highway and along the business district on Grand Avenue. The plan is designed to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere and while making improvements along Merrick Road.
Coes Neck Park on the northern end of Baldwin is one of a number of parks within the community. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Baldwin has a number of public parks around the community, including Baldwin Park along the waterfront, with features like walking trails, sports fields, bocce courts, tennis, a skate park and a dog run.
For the boating crowd, the Baldwin Harbor Marine Center has boat slips.
On the south side of the community sits Baldwin Harbor, which juts out into three bays: Baldwin Bay, Middle Bay and Parsonage Cove. Homes in Baldwin Harbor, like many waterfront communities, tend to be higher priced.
The Meroke Indian tribe were the first known inhabitants of the area. By 1660, the area was called Hicks Neck, named for the English settler John Hicks. In 1855, the community changed its name to Baldwinsville, in honor of State Assemb. Francis P. Baldwin. With an upstate town already called Baldwinsville, the post office changed the name to Baldwins first, and then to Baldwin. The area was known for its recreation, including fishing.
Homes on the market range from a two-bedroom, 1½-bathroom house for $395,000 to nearly $1.5 million for a five-bed new build. Apartments are also available, including in Baldwin Gardens on Grand Avenue, near the train station and shops, with rents ranging from $1,825 for a one-bedroom to $2,375 for a two-bedroom with a dining area.
Homes along N. William Street in Baldwin. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
SALE PRICES Between Dec. 11, 2024, and Dec. 10, 2025, there were 181 home sales with a median sale price of $648,750, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 173 home sales with a median sale price of $2.058 million.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market.
OTHER STATS
Population 33,595
Median age 42.3
Median home value $718,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Baldwin $299.75
School district, graduation rate Baldwin, 96%
Library Baldwin
Transit NICE Bus Routes 4x, 35
Sources: 2023 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR; data.nysed.gov; Nassau Inter-County Express
ON THE MARKET
$999,000
This $999,000 Baldwin home has five bedrooms. Credit: Jagmeet Singh
Built in 1951, this five-bedroom, 4½-bathroom home has a family room, formal living room and an eat-in kitchen. A lower level has a utility room and extra rooms, as well as a covered front doorway with slate entrance, and central air conditioning. Outside is a pool and fenced backyard. Taxes are $17,899. Jagmeet Singh, Property Professionals Realty, 347-741-9952.
$699,999
This $699,999 Baldwin home is on a canal. Credit: Ronnie Walker
Located on a canal in Baldwin Harbor on a dead-end street, the home has 75 feet of bulkhead. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home, built in 1995, has an updated kitchen, gas fireplace, owned solar panels, car charging station and an open floor plan. Taxes are $14,495. Alice Yurkerwich, Howard Hanna Coach, 516-315-8403.
$565,000
This $565,000 Baldwin home has a two-level deck. Credit: NYLIHomesMedia
This two-bedroom, two-bathroom home in South Baldwin has many new features, such as a central air and heating system, a finished basement and eat-in kitchen. Outside, the backyard has a two-level deck and a two-car garage, and the front yard has landscaped features and a paver-lined driveway. Taxes are $12,799. Shawna L. Fowler, Exp Realty, 347-546-8300.
RECENTLY SOLD
$925,000
John Street
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Built 1952
Lot size 0.21 acre
Taxes $16,500
+/- List price -$24,000
Days on market 65
$730,700
W. Carl Avenue
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1½
Built 1935
Lot size 0.17 acre
Taxes $16,284
+/- List price +$30,700
Days on market 83
$460,000
Maple Grove Court
Style Bungalow
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Built 1927
Lot size 0.05 acre
Taxes $8,019
+/- List price -$29,000
Days on market 97
ON THE MARKET
Number of listings 33
Price range $499,000 to $1.5 million
Tax range $8,351 to $21,000
