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Port Washington is not what comes to mind when you hear the word “suburb”. A collection of wonderful neighborhoods, each offering a different look and feel, different housing styles and amenities, coupled with a true downtown centered on a long, ambling Main Street filled with restaurants, boutiques, culture and services, combine to make living in this town a very rich experience.
Add to all of this, beautiful surroundings with mature trees, magnificent waterfront, and easy access to New York City and you’ll appreciate what makes Port Washington such a desirable place to call home.
Port Washington very much reflects the story of urban development in America in the 20th century. Older smaller homes are clustered around Main Street. As the population became both more mobile and affluent, people ventured further from the town’s center and built larger homes on larger properties. The town is now 4.21 square miles in size and has a population of approximately 32,000 with five elementary schools, one middle and one high school.
Throughout Port Washington, you will find a wide variety of housing styles representing a myriad of examples in the local architectural vernacular. The town offers single and multifamily homes, houseboats, condos and co-ops, as well as senior housing.
Port Washington has it all. It’s a “big small town” with a big heart. In terms of shopping, dining and entertainment, it offers everything you need, and it is well positioned in close proximity to neighboring towns and New York City. Port Washingtonians support local businesses and each other.
Laid-back, proud, involved.
Most of the sand that was used to make the cement that built New York City was mined in Port Washington! In 1898, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) established a depot, making Port Washington attractive as a “bedroom community” for NYC commuters. In the 1930s, Pan Am Clipper Seaplanes took off from Manhasset Bay.
Nestled along the scenic coast of Long Island's North Shore, Port Washington boasts a unique blend of coastal charm and urban convenience. Revered for its outstanding schools, safe environs, and seamless accessibility to New York City, it's no surprise that Port Washington real estate remains a hot commodity. As of August 2023, the median home price stands at an impressive $1,287,500, marking a 6.8% hike from the previous year. With homes being swiftly snapped up—averaging just 18 days on the market—and a tight inventory offering merely 1.3 months of supply, it's evident that the demand far outstrips the available listings. Moreover, the consistent sale-to-list price ratio of 100% underscores that homes are fetching values essentially at their listing prices, making negotiating more difficult than in years past.
Delving deeper into the intricacies of the Port Washington property landscape, it's abundantly clear that it skews towards a seller's market. With an influx of potential buyers attracted to its family-friendly amenities, top-tier educational institutions, and the allure of a short commute to the bustling heart of New York City, competition remains fierce. Diverse housing choices abound, from stately single-family homes to contemporary condominiums, catering to a broad spectrum of preferences and needs. Those eager to secure their dream abode in this coveted locale must remain agile, poised to act decisively, and anticipate paying a price that resonates with the property's intrinsic and market value. As Port Washington's allure remains undiminished, its real estate market is set to maintain its robust momentum in the foreseeable future.
Port Washington Chamber of Commerce
Port Washington Union Free School District
16,807 people live in Port Washington, where the median age is 42.2 and the average individual income is $80,070. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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