Patricia Farnell
Douglas Elliman Real Estate
(516) 309-4835
13 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$1,675,000 Price
Laurel Hollow
Suburban Neighborhood in New York
Nassau County 11771, 11791
Located within the North Shore town of Oyster Bay, the forest-secluded village of Laurel Hollow is a true gem of Long Island, with a rich heritage of scientific achievement and an equally renowned desirability as a fashionable suburb of New York City.
Laurel Hollow was one of the original colonial settlements in New York state, tracing its history to a 1653 land purchase. Laurel Hollow and the rest of Oyster Bay were once part of Queens County, but, while most of Queens joined New York City in 1898, this community became part of the newly formed suburban Nassau County, and Laurel Hollow has since retained its rural charm. This silvan neighborhood became home to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) in 1890, and the biological laboratory evolved from a summer program into a major center of American science during the 1920s and produced Nobel-prize winning faculty such as James D. Watson – a co-discoverer of DNA – and the team of Martha Chase and Alfred Hershey, who confirmed DNA as the genetic material. The CSHL’s rise to global prominence has helped establish Laurel Hollow as a community with a strong scientific heritage, one that has attracted many academics over the years.
Together with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s international importance, the wealth of colonial-style country estates in Laurel Hollow has helped establish this town as one of the country’s most desirable; by 2009, BusinessWeek estimated that Laurel Hollow was the eighth-wealthiest town in America. Laurel Hollow’s homes sell for a minimum of $1.25 million and up to $7.8 million, reflecting on its immense desirability and its in-demand housing stock. Laurel Hollow’s homes tend to be located along winding, tree-canopied roads, with vast front yards and back yards shaded by Laurel Hollow’s forests. The space between Laurel Hollow’s homes and the presence of thick foliage create a sense of quiet and privacy that many homebuyers look for in a New York City suburb.
Cold Spring Harbor is almost entirely residential, though locals appreciate the recreational opportunities that both the beaches and woodlands offer. Fox Hollow Preserve, at the heart of Oyster Bay, consists of 26 acres of trails and various forest types, making for picturesque, shaded hikes. Beach lovers have access to two private beaches, including the Cold Spring Beach at the end of the neighborhood’s Inner Harbor and the Laurel Hollow Village Hall, a local community center with both a rocky beach and storage for kayaks and paddle boards. Whether you’re looking to launch your boat to explore Cold Spring Harbor, relax on a quiet beachfront, or go for a swim during the summer months, these beaches offer excellent local opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Laurel Hollow’s students attend Cold Spring Harbor’s schools, including Cold Spring Harbor High School, where students from grades 7-12 mingle with kids from neighboring towns and communities. This school has consistently ranked among the top 50 public high schools in the state, producing notables such as actress Lindsay Lohan and Hewlett-Packard and eBay CEO Meg Whitman.
Laurel Hollow residents can drive into Lower Manhattan within two hours and Queens within an hour, with the Long Island Expressway providing ease of travel into the Big Apple.
If you’re looking for arcadian charm, an outstanding public school system, and proximity to the big city, Laurel Hollow may just be for you.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Patricia Farnell
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Fran Mazer
Fran Mazer
Compass Greater NY LLC
(516) 558-5980
145 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$1,565,000 Price
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Edward Browne
Edward Browne
Island Advantage Realty LLC
(516) 518-4336
45 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$1,023,500 Price
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Michael Stanco
Michael Stanco
Responds QuicklyCompass Greater NY LLC
(877) 764-1329
92 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$585,000 Price
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Allison Hollander
Allison Hollander
Responds QuicklyCompass Greater NY LLC
(516) 980-4901
56 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$1,250,000 Price
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Lee Bounds, Associate Broker
Lee Bounds, Associate Broker
Responds QuicklyWoodland Realty, Inc.
(601) 804-3403
106 Total Sales
1 in Laurel Hollow
$58,000 Price
Schools
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- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 2nd to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Hawk Valley Preserve
- Trails
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Uplands Farm Sanctuary by The Nature Conservancy
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Community Center
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Beach
Stillwell Woods Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Cordelia Hepburn Preserve
- Hiking
Red Cote Preserve
- Trails
- Hiking
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Laurel Hollow | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laurel Hollow, NY sell after 138 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Laurel Hollow, NY over the last 12 months is $2,085,698, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,050,000
Median Single Family Price
$2,200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$498
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
29
Months of Supply
1.70
Median List Price
$2,180,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
21%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
550
Median Year Built
1966
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
5,243
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
5,795
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
90,604
Open Houses
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Sunday, Apr 2712 - 2pm
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Saturday, Apr 2612 - 1:30pm
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
1,901
Median Age
43
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$236,915
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$235,137
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.4%
College Graduates
72.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
32''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
27
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 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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