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Privacy and boating culture in Harbor Isle
While Long Beach day-trippers pass right by Harbor Isle only 2 miles shy of the bustling boardwalk and Atlantic Oceanside beaches, this established, bayside island’s name isn’t likely to ring a bell to outsiders. “The only way in or out is by two bridges. If you’re coming over to Harbor Isle, it’s because you live here or you know somebody,” says Chris Horvath, owner of BoatHouse Harbor Isle Marina who has lived in Harbor Isle for 40 years. “The privacy of the island is awesome. We’re big on boating, you can kayak under the bridges around the whole island in 40 minutes.” Roadways, school pathways and waterways connect Harbor Isle to the village lifestyle in Island Park and larger, beachy cityscape of Long Beach, but many prefer to stay closer to home, relaxing on backyard docks and watching the sun set over the salt marshes.
Boating plays a huge part in the lives of the Harbor Isle residents.
Private docks and backyards encourage entertainment relaxation for homeowners in Harbor Isle.
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Boating around the bays and trips to Long Beach
All around Harbor Isle, boats float tied to private docks and a couple of larger marinas from the narrow Island Park Channel to the broader Island Park Harbor, watery pathways through the grassy hassocks of the Western Bays. While this region is known more for salt marshes than for sandy beaches, Harbor Isle is home to one exception; the docks at BoatHouse Harbor Isle Marina welcome boaters next to a sandy beach filled with colorful chairs and cornhole boards. “I own a construction company, so I built up the beach, put in the palm trees and made it a gathering place,” Horvath says. “It’s a marina first, but it’s a nice place for people to just go hang out after work.”
Across the bridges in Island Park, Little League teams take to the baseball fields outside of Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School. New Yorkers and Long Islanders all know about the vast recreation opportunities of Long Beach – miles of boardwalks, wide, sandy beaches, salty air and the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean have long made the coastal city a summertime destination. Harbor Isle residents can get a jump on the traffic during peak beach travel hours, as the busy shoreline is only about 2 miles from home.
Park your boat and have a great time at the Boat House Marine in Harbor Isle.
The Atlantic Ocean in nearby Long Beach is a big draw for Harbor Isle residents.
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Single-family homes from $600,000 in Harbor Isle
Unlike nearby Island Park and Barnum Island, Harbor Isle is almost entirely residential. Single-family homes sit on pocket-sized lawns on ordered blocks, simple suburban forms like Cape Cod, ranch-style and split-levels that were built from the prewar era through the midcentury. Landlocked homes sell for $600,000 to $850,000. Homes with backyard waterway views and private docks sell for $780,000 to $1.3 million. “Prices and taxes are a little lower than Long Beach or Oceanside. Harbor Isle’s an out-of-the-way little hamlet, a lot of times I have to tell buyers it exists and is only 2 miles from the beach,” says Frank DeLucia, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker who lives in nearby Barnum Island. Narrow sidewalks connect the hamlet’s densely packed blocks from Island Park Harbor to Wreck Lead Channel. Despite the large Avalon Harbor Apartment complex at the southern tip of Harbor Isle, most residents own homes rather than rent. Harbor Isle has a CAP Index crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Split level style homes are often found in Harbor Isle.
Large contemporary style colonial homes are seen along the shoreline of Harbor Isle.
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BoatHouse events and Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest
Bayfront weddings, reunions and celebrations of all stripes take place at BoatHouse Harbor Isle Marina’s sandy outdoor event space throughout the year, but larger scale community events are more often held in neighboring Island Park. Greek music, artisans and carnival games come together at the Panaghia of Island Park Greek Orthodox Church Spring Fest, a three-day, outdoor food festival that tides fans of Greek cuisine over until the longer-running August celebration.
Many Harbor Isle residents take advantage of the Marina at The Boathouse.
The Panaghia Greek Orthodox Church in Island Park plays a big role in many residents lives.
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Shopping and dining in Barnum Island
Neighborhood bars are a staple in many communities. In Harbor Isle, neighbors grab an ice cream bar to enjoy in one of BoatHouse Harbor Isle Marina’s Adirondack chairs. “We do ice cream on the honor system. There’s a drop box, so the kids can just grab and go. They’re good kids, I know them from Little League and Cub Scouts. Not too many have sticky fingers,” Horvath jokes. In Barnum Island, diners can get more of a meal at Jimmy Hays Steak House, known for great steaks, fresh seafood and classy ambiance, or at Jordan Lobster Farms, a favorite for lobster rolls served out on a waterfront patio. King Kullen is nearby for groceries. Dozens of big names like Trader Joe’s and Chipotle are a few miles up Long Beach Road in Oceanside, and even more dining options line Park Avenue a couple of miles in the opposite direction in Long Beach.
Island Park's King Kullen supplies most of the residents of Harbor Isle with their groceries.
Jimmy Hayes Steak house in nearby Island Park is a favorite place of many Harbor Isle residents.
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Small class sizes at Island Park schools
Kids start off at Island Park Public Schools, attending Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School and Lincoln Orens Middle School which both earn a B-plus from Niche. Class sizes are small at Island Park schools, with the elementary school boasting a student-teacher ratio of 11-to1, better than the national average of 17-to-1. Older students head to the neighboring barrier island to attend Long Beach High School which earns an A.
Children enjoy attending Hagerty Elementary school in Island Park.
Harbor Isle children attend middle school at Lincoln Orens Middle School in nearby Island Park.
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Driving to the mainland on Long Beach Road and riding the LIRR
Drivers bound for Manhattan start up Long Beach Road on the 30-mile commute into the city. Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital is 5 miles away, and John F. Kennedy International Airport is 13 miles away. Penn Station is a 50-minute train ride from the Island Park Long Island Rail Road Station.
Mount Sinai South Nassau is the closest hospital to Harbor Isle in nearby Oceanside.
Harbor Isle residents use the LIRR Island Park station when they want to take a train to NYC.
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Flood insurance in Harbor Isle
While not prone to regular flooding, Harbor Isle is surrounded by Western Bay waterways that do flood following extreme coastal weather like Hurricane Sandy. Flood insurance is a must-have for many, and some homeowners may choose to raise their homes for additional protection.
To prevent having their homes flooded, many residents of Harbor Isle have raised their homes.
Boats and jet skis sit on Harbor Isle's backyard canals ready to be used on a sunny day.
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Parks in this Area
Shell Creek Park
Clark Street Children's Playground
Trails
Playground
Parking Lot
Hewlett Point Park
Basketball
Pool
Tennis
Masone Beach
Grills
Picnic Area
Beach
Long Beach Dog Run
Village of Island Park Mayor Landgraf Playground
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
Harbor Isle Beach
Transit
Airport
John F Kennedy International
25 min drive
Reviews
Niche Reviews
3.33 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
1/24/2020Niche Review
i have lived in harbor isle for 18 years its an awesome place to live 98% of the house are manicured and beautiful people are really nice its super quiet and safe great place to raise a family
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Harbor Isle
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Harbor Isle, Long Island sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Harbor Isle, Long Island over the last 12 months is $697,187, down 2% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Sprawling high ranch in sought after Harbor Isle! This beauty has been updated and meticulously maintained. The upper level features an eat in kitchen, formal dining room, living room, hall bathroom, three spacious bedrooms, one of them with a half bath! The garden level features one bedroom, one full bathroom and a huge laundry room with sink and storage, a massive family room with fireplace and
Island Park: Harbor Isle. This waterfront single-family home is nestled on a wide canal in the highly sought-after community. Enjoy the best of coastal living, just a few steps from the beach and surrounded by stunning golden sunsets. The oversized, park-like yard adds to the property's appeal, complemented by a large floating dock—a boater’s dream.This move-in-ready, solidly built home offers
This well maintained Harbor Isle Split greets you with a welcoming covered porch. Once you enter hardwood floors flow through the expended Living Room with fireplace and the expanded Dining Room with sliders taking you outside to your private backyard. The partially open kitchen has Granite counter tops and plenty of cabinets. Enjoy the lower level den with a 60 inch TV. The 2nd floor has 2
A Rare Gem in Harbor Isles – First to Call It HomeWelcome to 72 Washington Ave, an extraordinary 3,952 sq. ft. waterfront townhome in the coveted Harbor Isles, where luxury meets tranquility. This newly built masterpiece is an unparalleled summer retreat—whoever rents this home will be the very first to kick up their feet, watch the sun melt into the horizon, and create unforgettable moments in
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,691
Median Age
45
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$167,910
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$178,863
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.7%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.1%
% Population in Labor Force
59.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
21''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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