Center and East Moriches (Brookhaven, Union: home search, neighborhoods, to buy)

[depak939]

Gateway to the Hamptons? What about living out there? Is is true that North shore is suppose to be more desirable and the Moriches being south is not a good area to buy in?

I have read that the East Moriches schools had issues and am wondering if that situation has gotten any better or if the quality of the schools is still a real turn off for purchasing a home in that district. Looking in zip code 11934 specifically,

Proximity to the beaches looks like it would be a bonus, but life isn't just about a beach.

Opinions appreciated.

[LocalX]

Moriches is fine, east Moriches is a bit nicer but I have plenty of friends who live in Moriches and love it.

[rocafeller05]

Same here. My old gym partner lived in Center Moriches and loved it. There is some white trashy areas though. But overall its a nice quaint town with good schools.

Originally Posted by LocalX

Moriches is fine, east Moriches is a bit nicer but I have plenty of friends who live in Moriches and love it.

[Walter Greenspan]

There are 3 "Moriches" (from west to east): Moriches, Center Moriches and East Moriches.

[Walter Greenspan]

For those who may not be familiar with Moriches:

Moriches is a hamlet (an unincorporated area) in the southeast part of the Town of Brookhaven, in the south-central part of Suffolk County.

Beginning on the north and moving in a clockwise direction, the Hamlet of Moriches in the Town of Brookhaven is bordered on the north by the Hamlet of Manorville; on the east by the Hamlet of Center Moriches; and, on the south and west by the Hamlet of Mastic.





The Hamlet of Moriches has a different border than does the "Moriches, NY 11955" postal zone (i.e., a place can have a "Moriches, NY 11955" mailing address and not be in the Hamlet of Moriches and a place can have other than a "Moriches, NY 11955" mailing address and be in the Hamlet of Moriches): places that have a "Moriches, NY 11955" mailing address that are not in the Hamlet of Moriches are in the Hamlet of Mastic; and, at the same time, there are places in the Hamlet of Moriches with a "Center Moriches, NY 11934" mailing address.


For a good set of town-by-town maps showing all the villages and hamlets in each of LI's 13 towns (3 in Nassau County and 10 in Suffolk County): http://www.city-data.com/forum/long-...-resource.html

[Walter Greenspan]

For those who may not be familiar with Center Moriches:

Center Moriches is a hamlet (an unincorporated community) in the southeast part of the Town of Brookhaven, in the center-south part of Suffolk County.

Beginning on the north and moving in a clockwise direction, the Hamlet of Center Moriches in the Town of Brookhaven is bordered on the north by the Hamlet of Manorville; on the east by the Hamlet of East Moriches; on the south by Moriches Bay; and, on the west by the Hamlet of Moriches.





The Hamlet of Center Moriches has a different border than does the "Center Moriches, NY 11934" ZIP Code postal zone (i.e., a place can have a "Center Moriches, NY 11934" mailing address and not be in the Hamlet of Center Moriches and a place can have other than a "Center Moriches, NY 11934" mailing address and be in the Hamlet of Center Moriches): places that have a "Center Moriches, NY 11934" mailing address that are not in the Hamlet of Center Moriches are in the Hamlet of Moriches and the Hamlet of East Moriches; and, at the same time, there are places in the Hamlet of Center Moriches with a "Moriches, NY 11955" and an "East Moriches, NY 11940" mailing address.


For a good set of town-by-town maps showing all the villages and hamlets in each of LI's 13 towns (3 in Nassau County and 10 in Suffolk County): http://www.city-data.com/forum/long-...-resource.html

[Walter Greenspan]

For those who may not be familiar with East Moriches:

East Moriches is a hamlet (an unincorporated community) in the southeastern part of the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County.

Beginning on the north and moving in a clockwise direction, the Hamlet of East Moriches in the Town of Brookhaven is bordered on the north by the Hamlet of Manorville and the Hamlet of Eastport; on the east by the Hamlet of Eastport and Moriches Bay; on the south by Moriches Bay; and, on the west by the Hamlet of Center Moriches.





The Hamlet of East Moriches has a different border than does the "East Moriches, NY 11940" ZIP Code postal zone (i.e., a place can have an "East Moriches, NY 11940" mailing address and not be in the Hamlet of East Moriches and a place can have other than a "East Moriches, NY 11940" mailing address and be in the Hamlet of East Moriches): places that have a "East Moriches, NY 11940" mailing address that are not in the Hamlet of East Moriches are in the Hamlet of Eastport; and, at the same time, there are places in the Hamlet of East Moriches with a "Manorville, NY 11949" mailing address.


For a good set of town-by-town maps showing all the villages and hamlets in each of LI's 13 towns (3 in Nassau County and 10 in Suffolk County): http://www.city-data.com/forum/long-...-resource.html

[lynn995]

I grew up in Center Moriches and would still live there today if I could find work in my field. I love it there. The area is quaint (even today), has great access to the bay and beaches. I can't imagine a better childhood growing up swimming and sailing all summer. The schools are good and they just expanded the HS in Center Moriches to deal with the growing population. It's great to be so close to the Hamptons to enjoy a nice meal or walk through town but it's also nice to be away from them in the summer with all the NYC people coming out. If you choose Center Moriches, I would recommend living south of the railroad tracks. Just nicer areas in my opinion. Lake and Union avenues are my favorites...

Good Luck.

[rocafeller05]

I was actually out there this past weekend poking my nose around the neighborhoods. I would def. say that south of the tracks is the "better kept" area. I was taken back when I seen how quaint and quiet it was even on a beautiful saturday. I think Im adding it to my home search!

Originally Posted by lynn995

I grew up in Center Moriches and would still live there today if I could find work in my field. I love it there. The area is quaint (even today), has great access to the bay and beaches. I can't imagine a better childhood growing up swimming and sailing all summer. The schools are good and they just expanded the HS in Center Moriches to deal with the growing population. It's great to be so close to the Hamptons to enjoy a nice meal or walk through town but it's also nice to be away from them in the summer with all the NYC people coming out. If you choose Center Moriches, I would recommend living south of the railroad tracks. Just nicer areas in my opinion. Lake and Union avenues are my favorites...

Good Luck.

[mommymoose]

Looking on Cozine/railroad avenue area--- anyone know anything about that area of Center??? please advise!! thanks!!