$1,560,414Average Value$610Average Price per Sq Ft11Homes For Sale
A quaint hamlet near the North Shore
It is perhaps fitting that on a map, Roslyn Heights is shaped like a couple of stairs, because living there makes it easy for residents to get where they need to go. Many houses are within walking distance of shopping and restaurants, and commuting from the neighborhood or reaching nearby hotspots like Manhasset or North Shore beaches is a breeze. “You’re really minutes from everywhere, but you’re tucked away in your own little private areas,” says John Geldert, an associate broker at Coldwell Banker American Homes who has been selling in the area for about 12 years. Roslyn Heights’ highly rated school districts are also a huge draw, helping children get where they want to be. The neighborhood itself is amiable but quiet. “It’s as neighborly as you’d like to make it,” Geldert says. “If you want to come in your driveway, give a quick wave to the neighbor as you go by and never speak to them again, you can do that. If you want to be neighborly and speak to your neighbors on a daily basis over the fence, you have that option, too. And your neighbors will be respectful of that. They’ll catch that vibe, and they’ll reciprocate in kind.”
Go out for a walk in the Roslyn Heights neighborhood.
These are some well maintained row homes in Roslyn Heights.
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Historic Levitt homes and large new traditionals
Roslyn Heights’ houses range from simple Cape Cods to colonials, split-levels and new traditional houses — and what year these houses were built is just as varied as their architecture. “There are old historic homes that are charming,” says Joyce Styne, Director of Sales and Marketing at Laffey International Realty. “One is not exactly like another as a rule.” The neighborhood’s two tiers have very different homes and price points. In addition to being more urban and having a shorter walking distance to shopping and restaurants, the northern tier is home to Roslyn Heights’ historic district. It typically has single-family homes starting at around $600,000 and rising as high as $1.7 million.
The southern tier, which locals call Country Club, consists of larger, more expensive new traditional homes with a long history of renovations and additions. “Every house in Country Club was a Levitt home and started out looking alike, but you wouldn’t know it today,” Styne says. “There’s been a renaissance. They’re architecturally modern mansions, each so they don’t look alike. I would say the majority have been renovated and are not original.” While these changes have certainly cemented each home’s individuality, they’ve also added space to each home. The original Levitt homes, which is a title given to the thousands of Cape Cods built across Long Island by William Levitt’s real estate company, didn’t have basements, but many homeowners have added the feature during renovations, and new homes built in the area always have them. “Even without basements, the people who have expanded their homes have expanded them to the point that they’re very large, 4,000 or 5,000 square feet,” Styne says. “That compensates for not having a basement.” According to Nina Jean Harris, a licensed real estate salesperson at Signature Premier Properties who has lived nearby for 32 years and has 15 years of experience selling homes here, it’s not uncommon for homebuyers to buy a home for $1 million, knock it down and start fresh with a custom build, a practice that further diversifies the neighborhood’s architecture. Home prices in this part of Roslyn Heights start on the upper end of $900,000 and easily climb to $3.2 million. The CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, which is lower than the national average of 4.
An old colonial sits on a quiet street in Roslyn Heights.
This new traditional style home is one of many of its kind in Roslyn Heights.
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A pathway to the Ivy League
The majority of Roslyn Heights is split between the Roslyn Union Free School District and the East Williston Union Free School District, both of which earn A-pluses from Niche and make its list of the best 10 school districts in New York. “Both districts feed into Ivy Leagues as a matter of routine,” Styne says. The Roslyn UFSD, which Niche lists as the second-best district in the state, serves the northern part of the community. Children here attend Heights School, Roslyn Middle School and Roslyn High School, all of which earn A-pluses. Every classroom in Roslyn High is equipped with a SmartBoard.
The much smaller East Williston UFSD serves the southern portion of the neighborhood and consists of just three schools, each of which every student in the district filters through. North Side School, Willets Road School and Wheatley School all earn A-pluses from Niche. Thanks to the district’s small size, student-to-teacher ratios are small in the district, with both Willets Road and Wheatley schools boasting student-to-teacher ratios of 9-to-1.
Welcome to Roslyn High School in Roslyn Heights.
Approximately 715 students attend the Wheatley School in Old Westbury.
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Commuting on I-95 and the LIRR to Manhattan
Roslyn Heights has easy access to both the Long Island Expressway, also known as Interstate 495, and the Northern State Parkway. Each of its tiers is home to a stop on the Long Island Rail Road, which takes commuters to Manhattan’s Penn Station in about 50 minutes. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 16 miles away.
Easy Access to Roslyn Heights via the Long Island Expressway and the Northern Parkway.
The Albertson train stop is one of two stations in Roslyn Heights.
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Ice skating, swimming and golf at Christopher Morley Park
Christopher Morley Park is one of Roslyn Heights’ go-to spots for spending time outside. “It’s a big park; they have ice skating, they have a swimming pool,” Harris says. “It has a dog run, too.” The little dog park, which has separate areas for big and small dogs, tends to get muddy after it rains, so a little extra protection for car seats on the way home may be a good idea. The park is also popular for its golf course, tennis courts and other athletic spaces. Donald Street Park is much smaller, but it’s also popular on hot days thanks to its splash pad. Clark Botanic Gardens has free admission, which makes it a favorite scenic spot for daily walkers, especially when the native trees and flowers are in bloom. According to Harris, Bar Beach is also a frequent stop as the weather heats up because the North Shore beach is only 4 miles away. Nickerson Beach on the South Shore is also only about 25 minutes away. “Before the kids start losing their minds, you’re already pulling up at the beach,” Geldert says.
Swim, skate and golf at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn Heights.
Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn Heights has a beautiful playground for kids of all ages.
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Dining along Mineola Avenue and Roslyn Road
Roslyn Heights’ main thoroughfares, Mineola Avenue and Roslyn Road, are within walking distance of many homes. They’re lined with a few small businesses, mostly hair or nail salons and auto parts shops, as well as a wide variety of restaurants. Mim’s Restaurant is a local favorite serving American classics, and Styne says that local middle schoolers often cut through a little shopping strip to grab pizza at Carlo’s Pizza of Roslyn on the way home. Green Cactus is the go-to for a burrito, and Ravagh Persian Grill is known for its hummus. Holiday Farms Supermarket provides groceries right in the middle of the neighborhood.
The village of Roslyn’s quaint downtown is also about a mile away from the northern tier of Roslyn Heights, offering more shopping and dining options close to home. According to Geldert, the Miracle Mile is also a big draw. Just 2 miles away, the well-known stretch of shops includes the high-end Americana Manhasset shopping mall.
Grab a quick bite at 17A Cafe in Roslyn Heights.
Delicacies Gourmet is Roslyn has a great deli and tacos.
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Synagogues host small annual events
Roslyn Heights is a quiet community, so Geldert says its biggest yearly events are little fairs held by local synagogues. There are three Jewish synagogues within walking distance of Roslyn Heights: Temple Sinai of Roslyn, Temple Beth Shalom and Temple Judea.
Attend summer camp at one of several synagogues in Roslyn Heights.
Roslyn Heights has several Synagogues which often host community events.
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Parks in this Area
Devlin Park
Christopher Morley Park
Gerry Park
Donald Street Park
Transit
Airport
Laguardia
25 min drive
Train
Roslyn Station
Train
Albertson Station
Bus
Mineola Ave & Villa Pl
Bus
Roslyn Rd & Morry La
Bus
Roslyn Rd Opp Snapdragon La
Bus
Mineola Ave & Woodward St
Bus
Railroad Av & Warner
Bus
Willis Ave & Gateway
Bus
Roslyn Rd & Church St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Roslyn Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Roslyn Heights, Long Island sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Roslyn Heights, Long Island over the last 12 months is $1,538,021, up 4% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,312
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$164,923
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$181,961
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.1%
College Graduates
63.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.5%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71%
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®
31/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
27/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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