5 Trending Long Island Towns in Nassau County

With its range of tight-knit communities, beautiful seasons, and proximity to New York City, it’s no wonder Long Island continues to draw interested buyers from all stages of life. First time home buyers, as well as those looking for more space to grow into, can discover incredible value throughout Long Island. Here is a look at what’s on the market in some of Long Island’s most sought-after trending towns and neighborhoods in Nassau County. OYSTER BAY, NEW YORK 882 Valley Road 16 Grace Lane 18 Ursuline Court 6Bridle Court 42 Woodland Drive 882 Valley Road 16 Grace Lane Oyster Bay was recently listed as one of the top 50 places to live by Money Magazine in 2016. With 18 villages, 18 hamlets and some of the country’s most exclusive communities, finest schools and top-of-the-line conveniences, it’s easy to imagine living an idyllic version of the American Dream in Oyster Bay. The area also hosts a number of wildlife sanctuaries like the 3,200 acre National Wildlife Refuge, home to New York State’s only remaining commercial oyster farm, which produces 90% of the state’s oyster harvest. Explore all our featured Long Island properties in Oyster Bay, New York. BROOKVILLE, NEW YORK 2 Vista Lane 28 Meadowood Lane 11 Evans Drive 1 Vista Lane 10 0rmond Park Road 2 Vista Lane 28 Meadowood Lane The village of Brookville has a storied history that dates back to the mid-17th century when its first parcel of land was purchased from the Matinecock tribe. Today, it’s home to around 3,400 year-round residents and has been named one of the wealthiest towns in America, due in part to its easy access to the industrial businesses on Long Island and short commute to Manhattan. The C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University is also located in Brookville, as well as the nationally renowned Tilles Center. Explore all our featured Long Island properties in Brookville, New York. BELLMORE, NEW YORK 12 Island Place 3275 Jason Drive 416 Midwood Avenue 3246 Jason Drive 2664 Bedel Street 12 Island Place 3275 Jason Drive The hamlet of Bellmore is a relaxed, unpretentious town on the South Shore of Long Island, about 27 miles east of Manhattan and 10 miles east of the Nassau-Queens border.  Like its South Shore neighbors Merrick and Baldwin, Bellmore offers a wholesome suburban setting mixed with the natural beauty of a Long Island waterfront community. You’ll find plenty of local restaurants, shops and entertainment year-round, including the nearby Robert Moses-designed Jones Beach State Park and the Belmont Park Race Track. Explore all our featured Long Island properties in Bellmore, New York. PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK 24 Mohegan Avenue 70A Davis Road 75-16 West Shore Road 128 North Village Green 27 Crestwood Road 24 Mohegan Avenue 70A Davis Road Port Washington lies along the east shore of Manhasset Bay, just south of the affluent neighborhoods of Manorhaven and Sands Point, which is home to the famed “East Egg” of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s, The Great Gatsby. You can catch the city lights of Manhattan from many points throughout Port Washington, including on the greenways of its two 18-hole golf courses, local parks, sports facilities and miles of nature trails. Historic homes from the past three centuries sit among more recent construction, offering a wide range, and neighborhood churches, especially Saint Peter of Alcantara, offer more examples of distinctive and historic architecture. Explore all our featured Long Island properties in Port Washington, New York. WANTAGH, NEW YORK 241 Aspen Court 947 Simon Place 32 Frieda Lane 3375 Manchester Road 1352 Jonathan Lane 241 Aspen Court 947 Simon Place Like many South Shore communities, Wantagh offers a rare mix of white sand beaches and protected park land. You can reach Jones Beach in about a 10-minute drive, which boasts six miles of Atlantic beachfront, two miles of boardwalk and a four-mile bike path. The Manhattan commute takes about 45 minutes from the Wantagh station and John F. Kennedy International Airport is a mere 15 miles away. Explore all our featured Long Island properties in Wantagh, New York.