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It depends on what YOU mean by Manhasset because the majority of places that have a "Manhasset, NY 11030" mailing address (4,424 acres) are NOT in the Hamlet of Manhasset (1,592 acres).
For those who may not be familiar with Manhasset:
Manhasset is a hamlet (an unincorporated area) in the central part of the Town of North Hempstead in the northwest part of Nassau County.
Beginning on the north and moving in a clockwise direction, the Hamlet of Manhasset in the Town of North Hempstead is bordered on the north by the Village of Plandome Heights, the Village of Flower Hill and the Village of Munsey Park; on the east by the Village of Roslyn Estates; on the south by the Village of North Hills; and, on the west by the Village of Lake Success, the Village of Thomaston, the Village of Kensington and the Village of Great Neck.
Manhasset is one of those villages and hamlets on Long Island where the majority of places with the community name in their mailing address are not in the hamlet: places that have a "Manhasset, NY 11030" mailing address that are not in the Hamlet of Manhasset are in the Village of Plandome Manor, the Village of Plandome, the Village of Plandome Heights, the Village of Munsey Park, the Village of Flower Hill, the Village of North Hills and the Village of Thomaston.
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): //www.city-data.com/forum/long-...-resource.html
We moved to Munsey Park a couple of months ago and have been very happy. I actually think the whole of Manhasset is nice, but each area has a bit of a different complexion. Munsey has the big trees, consistent classic home character, curving streets, and reasonably sized lots. There is little to no new construction in Munsey so you have to like the 30s-40s brick center hall colonial style. Prices are high, most listings around $1.5 and in a narrow range. Another thing we like is very easy access to N. Blvd shopping and Plandome road. Being in walking distance to Munsey Pk School sealed the deal for us cause we have little ones, and the duck pond is also a nice plus.
Flower Hill also has some beautiful homes. I'd say the housing stock is more mixed with some original (read cheaper) simple ranches, some renovated, and new construction that is less constrained than the narrow style required for Munsey.
Plandome is even nicer with some gorgeous homes, but is marginally less convenient.
Then you have Strathmore, Strathmore Vanderbilt, and So Strathmore, all south of 25A, ie behind the Miracle Mile. Again, some very nice homes in each of the sections, although the streets are very winding and have lots of little hills. This results in some odd shaped and sloping lots with useless yards.
North Strathmore and the area around the HS have smaller homes and lots, representing the least expensive options available. If you dont mind the density, you get the benefit of a walk to town/train.
We moved to Munsey Park a couple of months ago and have been very happy.
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. Plandome is even nicer with some gorgeous homes, but is marginally less convenient.
Munsey Park, Flower Hill and Plandome are self-governing villages in the Town of North Hempstead, and while all or parts of these 3 villages have a "Manhasset, NY 11030" mailing address, they are not part of Manhasset, which is a hamlet that is governed on an at-large basis by the Town of North Hempstead.
We moved to Munsey Park a couple of months ago and have been very happy. I actually think the whole of Manhasset is nice, but each area has a bit of a different complexion. Munsey has the big trees, consistent classic home character, curving streets, and reasonably sized lots. There is little to no new construction in Munsey so you have to like the 30s-40s brick center hall colonial style. Prices are high, most listings around $1.5 and in a narrow range. Another thing we like is very easy access to N. Blvd shopping and Plandome road. Being in walking distance to Munsey Pk School sealed the deal for us cause we have little ones, and the duck pond is also a nice plus.
Flower Hill also has some beautiful homes. I'd say the housing stock is more mixed with some original (read cheaper) simple ranches, some renovated, and new construction that is less constrained than the narrow style required for Munsey.
Plandome is even nicer with some gorgeous homes, but is marginally less convenient.
Then you have Strathmore, Strathmore Vanderbilt, and So Strathmore, all south of 25A, ie behind the Miracle Mile. Again, some very nice homes in each of the sections, although the streets are very winding and have lots of little hills. This results in some odd shaped and sloping lots with useless yards.
North Strathmore and the area around the HS have smaller homes and lots, representing the least expensive options available. If you dont mind the density, you get the benefit of a walk to town/train.
ledzep123 what can you tell us about the low income housing in Manhasset? I read that some old lady was recently assaulted by an ex-con who worked as a Hanyman who lived in the area.
It's up to what you prefer. I personally love the consistency of real estate in Munsey Park where there are strick zoning laws. Flower Hill (also a village) has larger lots and tends to have larger back yards, but the variation in housing styles is an issue (for me). There are some fabulously gorgeous very expensive homes...and some eye sore very expensive homes and a handful of original ranches. Building a pool is easier in Flower Hill than Munsey. Also, when buying check into the elementary school zoning. Parts of Flower Hill are actually Port Schools and Manhasset has two elementary schools (Munsey Park and Shelter Rock). I believe both sides are loyal to their elementary schools and they're likely equally good. Munsey Park is a traditional architecture and beautiful. Shelter Rock is modern in design (70's?) but I've heard also more open in terms of teaching style, which can be a plus.
Parts of Flower Hill are actually Port Schools ...
The Village of Flower Hill is partly in the Manhasset Union Free School District, the Port Washington Union Free School District and the Roslyn Union Free School District.
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