Long Island, NY Real Estate and Homes For Sale

Long Beach NY 11561  Real Estate

   Long Beach is a City located on a barrier island off the south shore of Long Island.

Long beach is neighbored on the west by Atlantic Beach and on the east by Point Lookout. Long beach is made up of a number of areas each with its own character. 

  Homes in the west end are" beach homes". Capes ranches and high ranches are the most common types of homes. Most of these are located within a block or two of the ocean on the south shore and Reynolds channel on the north shore. Water views abound. Many homes have private docks. Home owners in long beach experience some of the best fishing and boating on the east coast. 

 The central area of Long Beach is the West Holm area. This part of the city features beautiful stucco homes built in the 1920s and 30s. These homes feature slate roofs, stained glass windows, ten foot ceilings and grand staircases of mahogany and oak. Some have been designated historic landmarks. Many of these elegant homes were the summer homes of celebrities of the era. A beautiful belonging to the silent screen actress Clara Bow was recently purchased and lovingly restored. The West Holm area is home to the city's own municipal swimming pool, ice skating rink and fishing pier.  

 Located 45 minutes from New York City by train and 1 hour by boat, Long Beach is a conveniently located beach resort community featuring pristine beaches, a beautiful boardwalk and great restaurants. Co-ops and condominium buildings line the board walk. Many of these feature private pools and gyms. Apartments with southern exposure have beautiful ocean views. 

 Moving east will bring you to the Canal area of Long Beach.  Three and four bedroom capes, ranches and split level homes flank four boat canals offering residents private docks with easy access to Reynolds Channel and the ocean. This area also features quiet tree lined streets and local schools and shopping. 

 Moving east, heading toward the quiet sea side town of Point Lookout you will pass large three and four bedroom luxury colonials and split level homes of Lido Beach. These homes feature large bedrooms, sky lit family and living rooms, luxury kitchens and water views. 

Long Beach NY currently has 213 residential properties available today, ranging in price from $180,000.00 for a 2 bedroom colonial with property taxes of approximately $3,400.00 per year to $3,800,000.00 for a six bedroom six and one half bath open bay waterfront contemporary colonial with taxes of $26,000.00. 

There are currently 217 condos and co-ops available today, ranging in price from a low $125,000.00 for a studio with monthly maintenance of  $409.00 to a high of $1,900,000.00 for a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath Oceanfront Hampton Style 2700 Sq Ft Duplex Corner Unit Townhouse with $17,148.02 in taxes and $446.00 in Common Charges .

Source Micheal Cohen Licensed RE sales agent