Best Towns/Communities on or near the water? (Huntington, East Northport: to buy, school district)

[Elke Mariotti]

Originally Posted by MDtech123

If on the south shore i'd like to be south of Mtk highway(main street) on the north shore about the same maybe 1 mile or closer. I really like the babylon village area, and there are a few very small houses on the water (canal) in my price range, and some larger ones within a few blocks. I would like 3 bedrooms, 1.5ba or larger property is not that important if very close to water. Can u think of any similar areas?

In your price range with water proximity, I'm kind of partial to Babylon Village. Probably because I used to live there, in the Fred Shores area to be exact. That seems to be where you're looking.
Recently, I've had several occasions to revisit my old neighborhood, because I had buyers looking there. I have to say, it (still) feels very comfortable there and pride of ownership is definitely visible.
Waterfront property is limited, so there is always a market for it - they just don't make it anymore
There are a few ways to get to Melville from there (some less travelled ) and access to major highways isn't bad either.

Regardless of where you buy, on or near the water, North or South, keep in mind that you will need flood insurance in addition to your regular HO insurance; rates are regulated for that, so they can't take you over a barrel...

If you want more info on Babylon, send me a DM if you like

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

If you live in Strathmore perhaps. North of 25A is a bit of a stretch to the LIE.
As any Long Island kid knows, its not distance its travel time and we have a pretty clear path from RP via WF till Nicolls/LIE.


Back to OP....
Affordable Beach, as alumni, wouldnt you agree that SB RP are tough to beat value wise North of 25A?

Peace,

Crooks

PS
Wanna race? 50 min from either ...we dont do tea in Rocky Point ; )

OK...how's about a $1 burger and a few beverages of choice at Tara?
Better still: let's start at our homes and race to All American. Loser buys! LOL

By way of Melville N25A Stony Brook is faster to reach using NSP --> 454 --> Old Willets --> 25 --> Edgewood --> 25A it is a short hop. No dealing with 347.

If I had to choose Sound Beach over Rocky Point, RP would have my vote. Having lived in both Rocky Point and currently Stony Brook, I do prefer Stony Brook while you having done the same (albeit in reverse) prefer RP. Truth be told, we each have a spot in our hearts for our former locales.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by MDtech123

thank all, and "beehave" that was a nice little dig, but the fact is that the hours she works 3 days a week at stony brook hosp. put her out of rush hour anyway and even if she did travel during the rush, its opposite going east. But anyway, im going to look more into RP and SB.

That's "Oh"BeeHave to you...

A dig, no. An observation of what you would intend, yes.

When the time comes and you're married, and say, perhaps, she has a little MDtech inside her, she is going to be exhausted. (Been there, done that, had little OhBees) I am thinking like a mother hen and for her safety and welfare.

I commuted to sUNY Stony Brook years ago from SSP Exit 30 and then, off rush, it was 45 mins if I was moving at a good clip. Nowadays that's far more difficult as there are more cars on the road and western Suffolk has become more built up.

Babylon while further east, is further south and takes a little more time to get north. It's a more convenient ride to Melville than to Stony Brook, let's be honest.

You're looking for a water community -- do you like the beach, sailing, power boating, or just being close to the water? That will also help in deciding on a water communities. If you're all about the beaches, the south shore blows the north shore away. If you're into sailing or boating, the north shore wins. If you're a fisherman, you have it good all over!

In terms of towns, I would pick Babylon Village over Rocky Point (I've lived in both as a young newlywed.)

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

OK...how's about a $1 burger and a few beverages of choice at Tara?
Better still: let's start at our homes and race to All American. Loser buys! LOL

By way of Melville N25A Stony Brook is faster to reach using NSP --> 454 --> Old Willets --> 25 --> Edgewood --> 25A it is a short hop. No dealing with 347.

If I had to choose Sound Beach over Rocky Point, RP would have my vote. Having lived in both Rocky Point and currently Stony Brook, I do prefer Stony Brook while you having done the same (albeit in reverse) prefer RP. Truth be told, we each have a spot in our hearts for our former locales.

Sold, and I agree that route would win.
(I used to backroad to the Sag. from the H Section....347 is totally useless.)

I love both towns for different reasons.

Stony Brook for its culture, schools and diversity and progressiveness.
Rocky Point for its affordable waterviews, charm, earthyness and Mayberry vibe.

They are both great towns but I do still wax nostalgic for my days in 3V.
I wish I could merge the best of both.

Crooks

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

That's "Oh"BeeHave to you...

A dig, no. An observation of what you would intend, yes.

When the time comes and you're married, and say, perhaps, she has a little MDtech inside her, she is going to be exhausted. (Been there, done that, had little OhBees) I am thinking like a mother hen and for her safety and welfare.

I commuted to sUNY Stony Brook years ago from SSP Exit 30 and then, off rush, it was 45 mins if I was moving at a good clip. Nowadays that's far more difficult as there are more cars on the road and western Suffolk has become more built up.

Babylon while further east, is further south and takes a little more time to get north. It's a more convenient ride to Melville than to Stony Brook, let's be honest.

You're looking for a water community -- do you like the beach, sailing, power boating, or just being close to the water? That will also help in deciding on a water communities. If you're all about the beaches, the south shore blows the north shore away. If you're into sailing or boating, the north shore wins. If you're a fisherman, you have it good all over!

In terms of towns, I would pick Babylon Village over Rocky Point (I've lived in both as a young newlywed.)

If youre going to go south shore
Babylon Village is an excellent choice.

Having lived in both as well, I just prefer the North Shore, and IMHO theres no better value than Rocky Point.

crooks

[Transpl]

Originally Posted by Elke Mariotti

In your price range with water proximity, I'm kind of partial to Babylon Village. Probably because I used to live there, in the Fred Shores area to be exact. That seems to be where you're looking.
Recently, I've had several occasions to revisit my old neighborhood, because I had buyers looking there. I have to say, it (still) feels very comfortable there and pride of ownership is definitely visible.
Waterfront property is limited, so there is always a market for it - they just don't make it anymore
There are a few ways to get to Melville from there (some less travelled ) and access to major highways isn't bad either.

Regardless of where you buy, on or near the water, North or South, keep in mind that you will need flood insurance in addition to your regular HO insurance; rates are regulated for that, so they can't take you over a barrel...

If you want more info on Babylon, send me a DM if you like

I agree with Elke, Fred Shores, Babylon Village (I'm slightly biased because I live here). Great neighborhood with a variety of housing stock and prices. The beach club, the village, easy access to the city, what more could you ask for?

[MDtech123]

I see all of your points of view, and thank you all for the much needed advice. As far as the water I feel like the water is more accessable on the south shore, as far as going to the beach or dumping the boat in the water at the local ramp. The only experience I have of boating on the north shore is towing the boat down to port jeff, waiting on line for 45 minutes to put it in and then beginning additional 45 minute trek out of the harbor at 5 mph. If ne one else has other nice spots to bring a boat on the north shore please let me know. I am partially bias as well because I grew up hangin' out at my dad's house on a canal in bluepoint with the boat in the back yard ready for a day trip to davis park on fire island or just a quick 30 minute cruise. Are there any hanh outs on the water in the north shore ie: bars or restaurants that you can drive the boat up to?

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by MDtech123

I see all of your points of view, and thank you all for the much needed advice. As far as the water I feel like the water is more accessable on the south shore, as far as going to the beach or dumping the boat in the water at the local ramp. The only experience I have of boating on the north shore is towing the boat down to port jeff, waiting on line for 45 minutes to put it in and then beginning additional 45 minute trek out of the harbor at 5 mph. If ne one else has other nice spots to bring a boat on the north shore please let me know. I am partially bias as well because I grew up hangin' out at my dad's house on a canal in bluepoint with the boat in the back yard ready for a day trip to davis park on fire island or just a quick 30 minute cruise. Are there any hanh outs on the water in the north shore ie: bars or restaurants that you can drive the boat up to?

Not for nothing but I wouldnt rule out Patchogue Village either.

No doubt the South Shore is more boat friendly but Danfords and Claudios come to mind.I dont know if Cocos is still around.

I know many people who keep/launch thier boats on the South shore but raise their kids on the North.

Crooks

[Elke Mariotti]

Originally Posted by MDtech123

The only experience I have of boating on the north shore is towing the boat down to port jeff, waiting on line for 45 minutes to put it in and then beginning additional 45 minute trek out of the harbor at 5 mph. If ne one else has other nice spots to bring a boat on the north shore please let me know.

Are there any hanh outs on the water in the north shore ie: bars or restaurants that you can drive the boat up to?

There are places in the Huntington area where you have public access to launch your boat. Price range might be tough, but not impossible in this market...

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by Elke Mariotti

There are places in the Huntington area where you have public access to launch your boat. Price range might be tough, but not impossible in this market...

Is Cocos still around

He was asking aout North Shore hangouts for boaters.

crooks