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We are about to purchase a home in Bellmore near the LIRR, the town seems very nice and quiet, but any thoughts about the area right by the LIRR at night? Is it safe to walk at night? As I get off work quit late close to midnights
Not much has changed since 2016, yeah you're good walking the mean streets of bellmore after midnight.
Bellmore is perfectly fine. Even the laughable "scary" area by the mosque is getting some new development. New gas station on corner, empty convenience store has been removed, Library is expanding, etc.
Since you have kids I will say focus South of Sunrise. Not sure if you are interested in a home on the water. But there are lots that are not on the water.Your budget is low for a decent place South of Merrick Rd. Unless you want a real fixer-upper.
Try to focus on the areas between Merrick & Sunrise. North - South. South of Sunrise in Merrick & Bellmore are zoned for Kennedy HS. North or Sunrise Merrick & Bellmore are zoned for Calhoun. And Bellmore Ave. to Newbridge Ave. East-West for that price range.IMHO those are the best areas. I know a home that friend is now working on to sell arounds August. He purchased many Sandy damaged homes is repairing them & then selling &/or Renting them.
AS for commute time. If you plan to use LIRR most of the areas I told you about you can either walk to the LIRR. Or bike,cab,Uber,taxi to train. OR have someone drop you off. 2 people on our block car pool to station. They also have parking stickers showing they live in town.
South of Sunrise looks nicer basically because that is where the waterfront home are. Those people usually have more dollars & keep up with the appearances of their properties. As for avoid. Try to stay clear of the area around Newbridge Rd. where it meets with Bellmore Ave. Feel free to PM me for more info. I am not a realtor. But I know Bellmore very well.
Nowhere in Bellmore is zoned for Calhoun. North of Sunrise is Mepham.
Bellmore is a good spot - north, south, anywhere. I've never had an incident at night. Just be vigilant & keep your guard up like you would anywhere else. Good luck.
We are about to purchase a home in Bellmore near the LIRR, the town seems very nice and quiet, but any thoughts about the area right by the LIRR at night? Is it safe to walk at night? As I get off work quit late close to midnights
We're a few blocks from the LIRR in Bellmore. I wouldn't worry too much.
The worst I've seen in the few years we've been here are inconsiderate neighbors shooting off fireworks late at night.
We're a few blocks from the LIRR in Bellmore. I wouldn't worry too much.
The worst I've seen in the few years we've been here are inconsiderate neighbors shooting off fireworks late at night.
Hi neighbor. Those fireworks guys are the worst. Snow doesnt even stop them!
Anyway some poster incorrectly said North Bellmore goes to Calhoun. North Bellmore goes to Mepham.
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