New Cassel, NY Homes for Rent

New Cassel is a diverse Nassau County hamlet with a rich history dating back to the American Revolution. The area has seen significant revitalization efforts since the 2000s, particularly around Post Avenue, which now features a growing downtown area. Housing in New Cassel includes midcentury single-family homes such as Cape Cod, ranch-style, split-levels, raised ranches, and larger Colonial Revival homes, typically priced between $500,000 and $1 million. The neighborhood is served by the Westbury Union Free School District, which offers K-12 education and adult learning programs. Commuters can access the Long Island Rail Road from nearby Westbury or Hicksville stations, with a 40-minute ride to Penn Station, while JFK Airport is 22 miles away. Prospect Avenue, now a two-lane road with bike lanes and medians, hosts mixed-use buildings with businesses like Ideal Food Basket, local pharmacies, and fast-casual restaurants offering seafood, Haitian, and Latin American cuisine. Martin “Bunky” Reid Park features sports courts, walking paths, pollinator gardens, and hosts community events such as National Night Out and farmers' markets. The park also serves as a practice site for the Long Island Nets, a D-League affiliate of the Brooklyn Nets. Eisenhower Park, located a few miles south, provides extensive recreational facilities. New Cassel has a lower crime rate compared to the national average, contributing to its appeal as a suburban community.