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Friendly community on the Great South Bay
We all make the occasional spelling error, but for one clerk in the 1800s, a mistake turned the name of the hamlet in which he lived from the proposed “Seaville” to the name it still bears today: Sayville. Situated on the Great South Bay directly across from Fire Island with a regular ferry service to the popular vacation spot, living in Sayville is a bit like being on vacation year-round. “Sayville has a strong sense of community and is highly sought after by homebuyers and visitors alike for its beaches, parks, boutique shops and many options for dining,” says Joanne Sturchio, an associate broker at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and a longtime Sayville resident. “Our residents care about our town, and we care about each other. Many take great pride in their volunteerism in our schools or with one of our many groups that keep our town beautiful and thriving.” It’s this environment that makes so many people settle down for the long haul. “Families tend to stay,” Sturchio says. “They sell and buy, upsize and downsize, and often the next generation buys locally as well. I’ve been selling homes in Sayville for over 24 years. My husband and I purchased our first home in Sayville nearly 38 years ago, raised our two children here and, in years to come, would be happy to retire here.”
Sayville Residents can take a day trip to Fire Island from one of the many ferry launch points.
Sayville is a beautiful hamlet situated on the Great South Bay.
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Sayville Marina Park, nearby Fire Island
Sayville Marina Park’s small beach is a popular place to relax on the sand or swim in the water close to home. Boaters can dock their boats at the marina there — one of four in the neighborhood. On dry land, the park offers tennis and pickleball courts, a picnic area and a huge playground. Sans Souci County Park’s 316 acres are laced with nature trails, making it a go-to hiking spot, and Islip Grange Park offers a collection of historic buildings alongside athletic fields where local teams play baseball and lacrosse. Cherry Avenue Dog Park is also popular for its friendly regulars, though it gets quite muddy when it has rained recently. Dogs love that, but they might need a bath when they get home!
Fire Island, and more specifically Barrett Beach Park, are popular destinations, accessible only by boat or the Sayville Ferry — a trip that takes about 30 minutes. “There’s no cars over there, so it’s super unique,” says Joan Brandmeier, a licensed real estate salesperson at Keller Williams who has 10 years of experience selling in the area. “They’ve got their own picnic tables, and it’s this really nice, quiet, not very occupied bay beach and ocean beach.”
Soak up some sun and relax by the water at Sayville Marina Park.
Spend the day playing with your dogs at Cherry Avenue Dog Park in Sayville.
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Fixer-uppers from $500,000
According to Brandmeier, many of Sayville’s homes are older and feature shaded front porches. Some Victorians date back to the late 1800s, though there are also plenty of homes built in the past decade. Most homes are colonials, but Cape Cods, ranch-style, and hi-ranch homes also make appearances. Home prices typically fall between $600,000 and $800,000. Landlocked fixer-uppers can dip into the $500,000 range, and updated waterfront homes can easily break $1 million and climb to around $1.5 million.
Cape Cods and Dutch Colonials line the streets of Sayville.
Victorian homes are a unique and breathtaking style of home throughout southern Sayville.
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Weekly outdoor concerts, Apple Festival
During the summer, residents flock to Rotary Park on Wednesday evenings for concerts at its pavilion, but Islip Grange Park features as the backdrop for most of the community’s many events. The Spring Festival is held there, as is the popular Apple Festival in late October. “It’s a huge craft fair with music all day,” Brandmeier says. It also features apple-based deserts, amusement park rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and a scarecrow contest. In September, a Pet Costume Parade bestows the best-dressed dog with a trophy.
Enjoy a game of pickleball at Islip Grange Park in Sayville.
The Common Ground is a lovely park located very close to Sayville's downtown.
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Shopping and dining on Montauk Highway
“Our town is thriving with several wonderful restaurants to choose from, a beautiful variety of boutique shops, farm stands, museums, a golf course and our very own Loughlin Vineyard,” Sturchio says. “My husband and I have lived in Sayville for over 38 years and rarely leave town to enjoy a nice afternoon or evening out with friends.” Loughlin Vineyard is a longstanding family-owned staple with a peaceful atmosphere. “You’d go there on a nice afternoon for a glass of wine, and you could bring a picnic basket with you,” Sturchio says. In Sayville’s walkable downtown, Five Points Café offers burgers and the occasional live music performance, the latter of which is common in town, and Aegean Café is known for its gyros. Friends often meet for drinks at The Portly Villager, which has been operating since 1783 — longer than Sayville has had its name. A little further out, The Cull House and The Shed Restaurant are also popular spots. “The Shed is an absolutely amazing place with specialty cocktails,” Brandmeier says. “The thing I like is called the Figgin’ Fresh. I can’t even describe to you what it tastes like, you probably couldn’t get it anywhere else.” It’s easy to spend hours exploring local boutiques and shops in the little downtown, and Sayville Theater has the latest movies. Stop & Shop, Target and Lidl provide essentials close to home.
Grab your popcorn and enjoy a film at The Sayville Theater.
Enjoy a tasty sandwich and an ice cold beverage at The Portly Villager in Sayville.
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Music education at Sayville High
Most children attend the Sayville Union Free School District, which gets an A from Niche. They can attend Cherry Avenue Elementary School, which has a B-plus, Sayville Middle School, which has an A-minus, and Sayville High School. The high school is a National Blue Ribbon School with an A from Niche. The National Association of Music Merchants has named it a Best Community for Music Education for 14 years in a row. A small portion of children in Sayville instead attend the Connetquot Central School District, which Niche also gives an A.
Sayville High School has 880 students in grades 9-12.
Sayville Middle School has 619 students in grades 6-8.
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LIRR to New York City, highways to Montauk
“We are equidistant from Manhattan and Montauk. We’re right in the middle,” Sturchio says, noting that both are about 60 miles away. “You’ve got June, July, August, September and part of October to really enjoy the beaches, Fire Island, Montauk, the Hamptons and the North Fork. I would never leave Long Island in the summer. You don’t leave Long Island and go on vacation in Aruba in the summer months. You stay here and enjoy everything that it has to offer.” From Sayville Station, the train reaches Manhattan in just under an hour and a half. With Montauk and Sunrise Highway running through the hamlet, traveling by car is also a breeze.
Take a train to NYC or to points east from Sayville's LIRR station.
Magnificent waterfront homes line this Cul-de-Sac in Sayville.
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Parks in this Area
Cherry Avenue Dog Park
Dog Park
Playground
Parking Lot
Sayville Marina Park
Picnic Area
Tennis
Beach
Locust Ave Field
Baseball/Softball
Islip Grange
Baseball/Softball
Tennis
Trails
The Common Ground at Rotary Park
Picnic Area
Events
Brookside County Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Candee Avenue Park
Beach
Playground
Sans Souci County Park
Trails
Gillette Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
Long Island MacArthur
9 min drive
Train
Sayville Station
Bus
Montauk HWY & Millpond Rd
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Terry Rd & St Johns St
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Johnson Ave & Eastover Rd
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Johnson Ave & John St
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Terry Rd & Sterling Pl
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Smithtown Ave & Sunrise HWY S Service Rd
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Tariff St & Greeley Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.427 Reviews
5.0Current Resident
10/11/2023Niche Review
Sayville is a great little town! I absolutely love the overall cleanliness of the town and I love how nice all the people are. Main Street is a must visit :)
4.0Current Resident
2/3/2018Niche Review
Sayville is a very Long Island town, if I've ever seen one. It's very community oriented especially during the summer and holidays. The shops in town are mostly small businesses, so it gives all of Main Street a local feel. The schools are good. I'd be happy to raise children here one day. However, if you're looking for a diverse town, Sayville isn't the place for you.
5.0Former Resident
4/1/2018Niche Review
Grew up in Sayville. I left when I was 30. I have missed it ever since I left. In short its like living in a Norman Rockwell print.
4.0Current Resident
9/23/2020Niche Review
Kind community members, cute town with lots to do, close to the water, small businesses are everywhere with the kindest owners
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sayville
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sayville, Long Island sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sayville, Long Island over the last 12 months is $731,500, up 17% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Welcome home to this three bedroom, two bathroom ranch in Sayville. This home is situated on a half acre of flat land. Huge master bedroom/master bath creates a private space toward the back on the house. Walk-in closet in the master bedroom has automatic lights that turn on and off. Outdoor, screened in porch is ideal for relaxing. Upgraded 300 Amp electric in the main house. All outlets have
Gorgeous Townhouse in 55 and older Gated Community. Welcoming Front Porch to Sunlit Living Room. Beautiful Coffered Ceiling in Family Room w/ Gas Fireplace. Nice Kitchen with lots of Amenities, Island and Dining Area with Sliders to 12x20 Paver Patio. Rich Crown Mouldings & 3inch Wood Floors. Kitchen with all appliances, Refrigerator, Cook Top, Double Oven, Warming Drawer and Dishwasher. One Car
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Great Sayville location minutes to historic Sayville Village Main Street. Private entry, -one and -two bedroom apartments with gas heat and hot water included in the rent.Near Long Island Railroad Sayville station. Convenient to Lakeland avenue and Montauk Highway. Near ferry to Fire Island.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
17,164
Median Age
46
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$136,278
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$160,946
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.2%
College Graduates
51.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
37''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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