NWR - Where would you live in Long Island (what towns)??

Original post by lmavolio

Feb 16, 2007 06:13 PM

Hi Girls - I would really appreciate your help on this...I am not from Long Island but I just got married and am looking to buy a house out there. Any suggestions on where I should look?? I don't know the towns out there and where I should look vs where I should avoid. I am looking to stay closer to NYC if possible. I like towns with a little character and charm. Not sure of price range yet, but for now, just looking to get a sense for neighborhoods/towns you would recommend. I am open to North Shore or South Shore, but several people have told me North Shore is 'nicer' or maybe has a bit more character?? I don't know, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!!

ejm1219 Posted: Feb 17, 2007 07:22 PM

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If you are in that range you are definately good depending on what you want. I just bought a house for less than that in Levittown and if I do say so it is very nice :)

jgl Posted: Feb 17, 2007 07:46 PM

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RVC or Lynbrook would be close to NYC for you.
There is also lawrence, cedarhurst, those are on the boarder too.

RVC and Lynbrook are very nice in most areas

i wouldnt live in valley stream (even though I used to haha)

further out., wantagh, seaford, massapequa or mass pk (where i am now) , bethpage

Summer07Bride Posted: Feb 17, 2007 07:47 PM

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I have lived in Levittown my whole life and would highly recommend it. The community and schools are great. The only downside is no basements.

portjeffbride Posted: Feb 17, 2007 09:00 PM

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huntington or coldspring harbor.... pretty north shore towns with decent abiance. For commuting, there is a shuttle train on weekday mornings that reaches penn in just under an hour....

curiousgeorge Posted: Feb 17, 2007 09:02 PM

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The north shore we are looking at , huntington and port jefferson. SOuth shore, we are looking at Greatriver, oakdale, west sayville, sayville, bayport and we are also considering ronkonkoma and bohemia. This is all suffolk county

Nassau county we would consider on the south shore, massapequa and bellmore

all south of montauk preferably. Very nice areas...but al ittle bit more pricey!

FutureMrsBeck Posted: Feb 17, 2007 09:21 PM

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Northport has all the charm and charactor you can get! I love it there!!!

DandS Posted: Feb 18, 2007 12:07 AM

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I love Glen Cove, so much to do! I live in West Babylon, but I think that is too far of a commute for you to NYC.

alymikewedding08 Posted: Feb 18, 2007 12:08 AM

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I live in Massapequa too.. I love it.. but it's pretty expensive.. houses are going for a lot.. especially south of Merrick Rd.. and taxes kill you!!

micknjohn Posted: Feb 18, 2007 02:20 PM

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I live in Nassau County, Garden City. There is so much to do. You are close to the city, there is tons of shopping, and their are beautiful homes, not to mention it has a great school district.