Bay Shore, NY Townhome for Sale

Bay Shore is a revitalized community near the Great South Bay, known for its bustling downtown, waterfront access, and ferries to Fire Island. The neighborhood's transformation from a high vacancy rate in the 1990s to a thriving area today is attributed to grassroots efforts by local residents. The Bay Shore Union Free School District is highly rated, offering IB and AP programs, and is recognized for its music program. The area features a mix of historic homes from the 1920s and common Long Island styles like Cape Cods, split-levels, and hi-ranches. Downtown Bay Shore boasts a variety of shopping and dining options, including major retailers along Sunrise Highway and South Shore Mall. Points of interest include the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts, Memorial Day and St. Patrick’s Day parades, and the Light the Night event. Bay Shore Manor Park offers waterfront activities, and the Great South Bay YMCA provides community programs. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, with significant drops in violent and property crime reported by the Suffolk County Police Department’s 3rd Precinct. Transportation is convenient with Sunrise Highway, Southern State Parkway, and the Bay Shore LIRR station, which connects to Manhattan’s Penn Station in about an hour and 10 minutes. Long Island MacArthur Airport is approximately 12 miles away.