Kristie Paget Werz
Responds Quickly
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(516) 203-4776
8 Total Sales
1 in Bayville
$470,000 Price
Bayville
Suburban Neighborhood in New York
Nassau County 11709
Neighborhood Reviews
At the northern tip of Long Island’s Nassau County sits the beachfront village of Bayville, a small community home to just under 7,000 residents. With scenic views of the Long Island Sound, a vibrant culinary scene, a thriving beach culture, and picturesque sunsets, this locale stands out among its peers as a hidden gem of the North Shore.
Bayville was once a rural community dedicated to shellfish harvesting, sand and gravel mining, and the raising of livestock and asparagus, but the suburbanization of America’s Gilded Age resulted in Bayville transforming into a resort town for wealthy New Yorkers. Bayville escaped the urban sprawl that New York City experienced during the mid-20th century, and has since retained its small-town character, with a single drawbridge connecting Bayville to the rest of Oyster Bay. Its quiet suburban streets are lined with a variety of home styles, from Cape Cod and ranch-style residences to houses dating to the early decades of the 20th century. These cozy homes sell for between $600,000 and $2.5 million, reflecting the popularity of this tranquil village.
While Bayville has a rich history, its glory days have never ceased to end. This village is as lively as ever due to its beaches and, especially, its dining scene. Walls Wharf Restaurant and Catering is one of this town’s most popular landmarks, and not just because of its delectable clams, calamari, and shrimp tacos. This beachside restaurant offers panoramic views of the Sound, with the skyline of Connecticut visible in the distance. Mill Creek Tavern, at the heart of town, is another favorite eatery, serving up a variety of dishes from fried chicken and burgers to steaks and sandwiches. The Clam Bar at Bridge Marine invites customers to enjoy an outdoor meal near the yacht docks on Mill Neck Creek, beside the town’s iconic drawbridge.
Within town, grocery shopping is made easy by the concentration of markets along Ludlam Avenue; here, you can buy fresh meat from the Bayville Meat Center and seafood from Bayville Seafood, as well as other groceries and marine supplies at nearby stores.
Bayville’s white-sand beaches have played a central role in this village’s development into a fashionable resort town. At Bayville Beach, you can relax along the deep blue shore and watch the seabirds trot along the water’s edge, nautically inclined visitors relax aboard their boats in the Sound, and your neighbors set up colorful umbrellas and beach chairs for a day of scenic relaxation. Centre Island Beach is not just home to sandy shores, but also to a dog park and a football field for other outdoor recreation options. When the summer months are over, the Bayville Adventure Park is home to a Winter Wonderland for the holiday season, as well as a Scream Park for some Halloween excitement.
Bayville’s students attend Bayville Elementary School before attending Locust Valley Intermediate School and Locust Valley High School, which has an “A” rating on Niche.com and special commendation for its college preparation, academics, and teachers.
Bayville is located just an hour outside Queens, New York City, offering residents both an easy commute into the city and a lovely home to return to at the close of the day. This bayside town may just be a "Sound" choice for you!
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kristie Paget Werz
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Patricia Farnell
Patricia Farnell
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(516) 309-4835
13 Total Sales
3 in Bayville
$915K - $1.2M Price Range
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Christina Volz
Christina Volz
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
(516) 916-6203
56 Total Sales
1 in Bayville
$1,190,000 Price
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Patricia Yovino
Patricia Yovino
Keller Williams Realty Elite
(516) 531-6430
161 Total Sales
1 in Bayville
$685,000 Price
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Michelle Zhao
Michelle Zhao
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY
(934) 200-5622
99 Total Sales
1 in Bayville
$600,000 Price
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Tim Petrou
Tim Petrou
Responds QuicklyBlue Shark Realty Group Inc
(877) 850-2790
24 Total Sales
1 in Bayville
$3,900,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- K to 2nd
- Public
- 3rd to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Botanical Gardens
Bailey Arboretum
- Trails
- Events
- Botanical Gardens
Soundside Beach Playground
Charles T. Church Nature Preserve (Shu Swamp)
- Trails
- Hiking
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Humes Preserve
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Visitor Center
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/19/2019
Niche Review
Its a nice town to grow up in. Its quiet and small filled with many age groups. It is surrounded by beaches and anyones house is no more than a 5 minute drive from a body of water. Summers in Bayville are fun but winters there isn't really much to do. There is not many shops or anything due to there being a law that we cant have any chain restaurants in the town. Everything is in walking distance so its ok.
10/30/2019
Niche Review
Bayville is a great town to raise a family because it is very safe and has a lot of young kids. The beaches are good for the summer when you don't wanna drive 45 minutes to Jones Beach. In the fall/winter the amusement park can be a fun place but can also be very expensive. There isn't that many restaurants to eat at here in Bayville, but there are 4 or 5 good ones. A downside of Bayville is the commute time for anyone that works in the city or further out on the island. There also isn't much to do for teenagers/adults in the town. Not much stays open past 9:30. Bayville is a great town for families with younger children.
8/31/2023
Niche Review
It's great for families and older people. Some nice restaurants. Summer community, very quiet in winter.
3/22/2021
Niche Review
From April to September it's like any beach town autumn is nice usually not to cold until late December then it's a crapshoot of a ten to twelve week stretch of sometimes not so bad weather to blizzard conditions Always an excuse to escape for a warm weather destination One supermarket one drugstore two delis Ten minutes car ride to either Oyster bay or Glen cove Twenty minutes to either Huntington or Hicksville The surrounding landscape is unmatched by anyplace in variety in a seven mile radius is outstanding most is open to the public Power outages have been a problem probably because of all the beautiful trees is surrounding areas One road into Bayville one road out if the bridge is out then only one way in one way out That happened during Sandy for over a year What a drag Otherwise if you can afford to live in in Bayville I say go for it
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bayville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bayville, NY sell after 31 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bayville, NY over the last 12 months is $880,771, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$805,000
Median Single Family Price
$849,500
Median Townhouse Price
$1,162,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$476
Number of Homes for Sale
23
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Months of Supply
7.90
Median List Price
$859,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,063
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,773
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
800
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Saturday, Apr 2612:30 - 2:30pm
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 2pm
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Saturday, Apr 262 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,820
Median Age
48
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$121,050
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$154,916
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
51.6%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
40
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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