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‘Wow factor’ reconsidered The New Luxury

What today’s most beautiful homes have in common By Karen Bloom

here was a time when defining luxury in Nassau County real estate was a remarkably simple exercise. You tallied up the square footage, counted the crystal chandeliers, looked for a cavernous two-story foyer, and checked for an ocean of white marble. Opulence was overt, visual and often performative. But across the homes on the North and South Shores, waterfront enclaves and sleek new-builds, a quiet shift has taken place. Luxury has been entirely redefined. Luxury has changed. It isn't simply marble, enormous rooms and ornate finishes anymore. Today’s buyers are no longer impressed by scale for the sake of scale. The new marker of prestige is not how loudly a home shouts its price tag, but how effortlessly it elevates the daily life of the person living inside it. Grandiosity has yielded to architectural intention, quiet craft, and holistic wellbeing. “From what I’m seeing, what makes a home feel expensive in 2026 is really the overall feel of the house,” says Scott Wallace, real estate advisor with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty in Garden City. “Buyers are looking at the quality of the finishes, the natural light, the windows, the kitchen and the lighting, but also all of those little details that make a home feel special. They want something that is beautiful and comfortable, but also functional. Things like a kitchen or coffee bar that can be tucked away, smart-home features that are easy to use, and custom closets and millwork can really make a difference. “I’m also seeing buyers put more value on how they’re actually going to live in the home. Outdoor spaces that feel like an extension of the house, pools, outdoor kitchens, home gyms and comfortable spaces for entertaining are all very appealing. Luxury today is less about showing off and more about having a home that feels thoughtful, private and easy to live in. When you walk into a house and everything feels right and well thought out, that’s what makes it feel expensive." That idea of thoughtful, effortless living is showing up in architecture and design, where the most coveted features often work quietly behind the scenes. Rather than adding grandeur for grandeur’s sake, the goal is to make everyday life — and entertaining — more seamless, organized and comfortable. Nowhere is that shift more evident than in the kitchen, where the traditional open-concept showpiece is giving way to a more sophisticated twokitchen approach. Dual kitchen and rise of the hidden back-of-house The open-concept kitchen once reigned supreme as the central display piece of the home. Today, luxury buyers are embracing a functional evolution: the twokitchen layout. The primary “show kitchen” remains the aesthetic anchor of the living area, featuring architectural island counters, sculptural custom cabinetry and natural-stone surfaces. But it is increasingly designed for gathering, light preparation and entertaining — not the messier work of a large-scale meal. Hidden behind seamless panel doors, concealed pantry entries or pocketing wood screens is the secondary “scullery” or prep kitchen. This is where the heavy lifting happens, with high-output ranges, commercial-grade dishwashers, secondary refrigeration, dedicated prep sinks, trash compactors and coffee stations, along with storage for small appliances that keeps counter clutter out of sight. When entertaining on a grand scale, caterers can work almost entirely behind the scenes, keeping dirty pots, preparation noise and cooking aromas away from guests. The result is a main living area that remains pristine, quiet and beautifully composed — exactly the kind of understated functionality that defines luxury now. Sculptural, layered, and architectural lighting Recessed ceiling cans alone are officially obsolete in high-end design. Now lighting is treated as both dynamic art and atmospheric architecture. An expensive space feels warm, atmospheric, and tailored at every hour of the day. • Architectural cove and reglet lighting: Diffused LED channels integrated directly into drywall transitions, ceiling drop-offs, and under-cabinet kickplates cast a indirect glow without exposed fixtures. • Low-voltage micro-spotlights: Precision-focused micro-fixtures highlight fine art and architectural millwork without washing out surrounding surfaces. • Tunable Circadian Systems: Smart systems slowly shift color temperature from bright, invigorating daylight (4000K) at 8 a.m. to warm, amber light

Today’s most coveted homes are defined less by grandiosity than by thoughtful design, exceptional materials and effortless livability.

(2200K) by sundown, aligning the home's rhythm with natural human biology. • Statement fixtures as art: Handblown glass chandeliers, patinated bronze pendants, and alabaster sconces act as interior centerpieces. Organic materiality: honed stone and custom millwork The era of hyper-polished, highgloss surfaces and stark synthetic quartz has come to an end. Today’s aesthetic favors rich, organic textures that carry natural character, depth, and tactile authenticity. In place of the mirror-finish white marble that once dominated, buyers now gravitate toward honed, leathered, or brushed natural quartzite, travertine and soapstone. These softer, matte finishes invite touch rather than demanding caution, aging gracefully over time rather than showing every water spot or micro-scratch. Stone is no longer applied in thin, standard slabs; instead, designers are specifying integrated stone sinks, hand-carved bullnose profiles, and dramatic, full-height fluted backsplash walls that serve as sculptural focal Spa-inspired wellness suites are becoming an increasingly sought-after feature points. of high-end homes. This commitment to organic quality extends directly into the woodwork and wall finishes throughout the home. Painted trim and mass-manufactured MDF have been replaced by bespoke architectural millwork crafted from floor-to-ceiling white oak, rich walnut, or wire-brushed ash. Custom joinery — such as ribbed wood paneling, hidden flush doors with invisible hardware and integrated floating cabinetry — delivers a level of bespoke craftsmanship that mass-produced finishes simply cannot replicate. To complement these natural elements, standard flat latex paint has been set aside in favor of artisan wall treatments like Roman clay, lime wash, and subtle Venetian plasters. These textured surfaces absorb and reflect light in subtle, dynamic ways, giving every room a soft, lived-in warmth that feels understated yet unmistakably costly. In-home wellness suites: Beyond the standard bath A soaking tub in the primary bathroom no longer satisfies the requirements for luxury living. The top tier of the market now expects comprehensive, dedicated health and recovery facilities built directly into the floor plan. Instead of an out-of-the-way basement gym, wellness zones are designed as light-filled, spa-level sanctuaries featuring: • Custom cedar saunas and infrared cabins: Integrated for daily thermal therapy. • Dedicated cold plunge tubs: Plumbed with filtration and chilling systems. • Steam Showers: Built with aromatherapy dispensers, chromotherapy lighting, and integrated heated bench seating. Invisible smart technology Folks are moving away from wall-mounted control panels, blinking black boxes, and complex app setups. Technology is expected to perform flawlessly while remaining completely invisible. The home anticipates the occupant's needs: motorized shades lower automatically as the afternoon sun strikes south-facing glass, climate zones adjust according to daily habits, and motorized doors open via subtle proximity sensors — all without a wire in sight. Indoor-outdoor continuity and year-round exterior living Given Long Island's distinct seasonal shifts, the ability to seamlessly extend livable space into the outdoors year-round is a primary value driver. Yards function as true four-season living spaces: • Covered loggias equipped with flush ceiling radiant heaters, motorized drop-down weather screens, and outdoor fireplaces. • Outdoor kitchens featuring built-in pizza ovens, ice makers, and custom cabinetry. • Architectural pools designed with perimeter-overflow edges, integrated dark-bottom plaster finishes, and adjacent fire features. Ultimate luxuries: Ease and intentionality The transformation of real estate in Nassau County reflects a change in values. Today’s buyer is less interested in showing off wealth and far more interested in using design to protect their time, peace and health.

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Realtor Natalie Smith puts the focus on equity

Natalie Smith

or many Long Island families, buying a home is about more than finding

the right place to live. Over time, that home can also become one of their most valuable financial assets, building equity that can help Courtesy Natalie Smith

shape decisions for years to come. That’s a big part of how Natalie Smith thinks about real estate. “I love helping people build equity,” Smith said. “I love helping people build that generational wealth.” A licensed real estate salesperson with the Colombos-Dooley Team at Compass, Smith said those conversations can begin long before someone is ready to move. “I feel people turn to me years before they make a decision,” she said. “They’re looking to understand their options.”

An early lesson in equity Smith’s interest in the subject began before she entered real estate. A native New Yorker who grew up on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Smith was renting in Hamilton Heights when her building converted to condominiums. As a renter, she had an opportunity to purchase her apartment and was able to reassign that opportunity to another buyer. “That was kind of my first exposure to real estate,” Smith said. She became licensed in 2019 while continuing a longtime nonprofit career that included work in finance. Today, that financial background shapes how Smith approaches real

always realize how equity built over time could become a resource later in life.

situation is.” She pointed to a family she worked with in a multifamily

A family purchasing a

home, where two sisters and

home with a newborn may

their mother lived together.

initially be focused on schools,

Each sister wanted a home

community and affordability.

of her own, but both needed

But Smith said that same

proceeds from selling the

family could have different

family property to make their

financial considerations 18

purchases possible.

years later.

“In a situation like that, it’s

“If I have a newborn baby,

even more complicated because

and in 18 years from now they

they need the proceeds of that

need to go to college, I can

sale to then purchase their new

really tap into my equity and

home,” Smith said.

refinance or get a HELOC,” Smith said.

until buyers of the existing property received a mortgage

a future property purchase, but

commitment before the sisters

Smith said homeowners need

could move ahead with strong

to understand the expenses

offers. Meanwhile, they were

associated with accessing it.

considering commuting

“Everything comes with

distance, affordability and

a price,” she said. “I think

whether Nassau County or

people are not aware of, OK,

Suffolk County made the

sure, I can tap into the equity,

most sense.

but then what? What are the

“Distance from the job is

closing costs? What are the

number one,” Smith said.

bank fees?”

“And then number two is really affordability.”

can also mean deciding that

For Smith, helping clients

now isn’t the time to make a

work through those decisions is

change. “You might not need

central to how she sees

to sell,” Smith said. “Maybe

her role.

not now, maybe in a few years.

“They’re looking to

Some conversations lead to

understand their options,”

transactions. Others simply

Smith said. “Most of what I

lead to better decisions. Both

would describe myself as is

are valuable to me.”

more of that adviser that is in

Starting with the end goal

strategy before that action.” For Long Island homeowners,

estate, particularly when

Smith said she begins by

helping clients understand

trying to understand what

that can mean looking beyond

their options and think beyond

clients ultimately want to

what a home is worth today and

the immediate transaction.

accomplish.

understanding how the equity

Thinking about what comes next Smith said homeowners don’t

“I need to know the end goal,” she said, “and then kind of work back to what their

Natalie Smith is a licensed real estate salesperson with the Colombos-Dooley Team at Compass, representing buyers, sellers and investors across Long Island, Queens and Manhattan.

The family had to wait

Equity could also factor into

Understanding those details

Meet Natalie Smith

A native New Yorker who grew up on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Smith has called Long Island home for more than a decade. She became licensed in 2019 after her own experience with a condominium conversion sparked an interest in real estate. Smith spent roughly three decades working in the nonprofit sector, including roles involving finance and continued that work after becoming licensed in real estate. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a certification in public relations from New York University.

they have built might fit into what comes next. — David Arkin

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YOUR HOME. YOUR FUTURE.

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Finding the right home is about more than four walls, it’s about finding a place where your lifestyle, goals, and future come together. Whether you’re buying your first home, upgrading for your growing family, downsizing, or looking for your next investment, having the right real estate professional by your side can make all the difference. With local expertise, market knowledge, and a commitment to your goals, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson Natalie Smith is here to help you make your next move with confidence.

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Nassau County’s most luxurious homes From Great Neck to Old Brookville, here's how much Nassau County’s priciest homes actually sold for. By Brandi Calhoun

Some of Nassau County’s most expensive homes changed hands over the past 90 days, including properties in Great Neck, Old Brookville and Sands Point. Great Homes looked at the 25 highest-priced home sales during that period, including each property’s original asking price and final sale price. Here are Nassau County’s 25 most expensive home sales, ranked from highest to lowest.

0 Kings Point Road, Great Neck, NY 11024 • Cost: For sale at $10,650,000 • Square footage: 11,406 sq ft • Acreage: 1.41 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 8 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, it was listed in March at $12,900,000.

11 Dupont Court, Brookville, NY 11548 • Cost: $8,800,000 • Square footage: 14,000 sq ft • Acreage: 6.12 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 12 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the home was first listed at $15,000,000, then reduced to $10,300,000 before selling at the price above.

71 Lake Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Cost: $10,000,000 • Square footage: 6,640 sq ft • Acreage: 1.44 acres • Beds/baths: 4 beds / 7 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $11,750,000 when listed in April.

143 Heather Lane, Mill Neck, NY 11765 • Cost: $9,550,000 • Square footage: 16,500 sq ft • Acreage: 5 acres • Beds/baths: 9 beds / 14 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the property was originally listed at $10,250,000.

15 Dupont Court, Greenvale, NY 11548 • Cost: $8,800,000 • Square footage: 14,000 sq ft • Acreage: 6.12 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 12 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, three times. The home hit the market at $15,000,000 and was reduced to $12,750,000 and then $10,300,000 before landing at the above selling price.

4 Valentines Farm Court, Old Brookville, NY 11545 • Cost: $7,500,000 • Square footage: 10,000 sq ft • Acreage: 2.47 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 11 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the property was originally listed at $9,000,000.

8 Dogwood Hill, Brookville, NY 11545 • Cost: $7,450,000 • Square footage: 8,600 sq ft • Acreage: 2.67 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 8 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $8,499,000.

22 Terrace Court, Old Westbury, NY 11568 • Cost: $6,825,000 • Square footage: 6,326 sq ft • Acreage: 2 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 7 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, twice. The original asking price when listed was $8,675,000 and then reduced to $7,950,000 before selling at the above price.

3 Woodhollow Lane, Old Brookville, NY 11545 • Cost: $6,748,000 • Square footage: 10,000 sq ft • Acreage: 2.01 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 8 baths • Price reduced before selling: No, this listing sold for its original price.

998 West Shore Road, Mill Neck, NY 11771 • Cost: $6,442,500 • Square footage: 9,553 sq ft • Acreage: 1.77 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 6.5 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original listing price was $7,100,000.

90 Elderfields Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Cost: $6,250,000 • Square footage: 6,249 sq ft • Acreage: 1.08 acres • Beds/baths: 4 beds / 5 bath • Price reduced before selling: No, this listing started on the market at $5,999,000 and sold at an increase of 39.5%.

68 Brookside Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Cost: $5,525,000 • Square footage: 4,782 sq ft • Acreage: 1.92 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 6 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the listing was originally priced at $5,675,000.

48 Nassau Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021 • Cost: $5,495,000 • Square footage: 9,534 sq ft • Acreage: 5 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 9 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the listing was originally on the market for $5,700,000 before selling for the above price.

6 La Colline Drive, Mill Neck, NY 11765 • Cost: $7,500,000 • Square footage: 10,000 sq ft • Acreage: 2.47 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 11 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the property was originally listed at $9,000,000.

6 Coachmans Court, Old Westbury, NY 11568 • Cost: $5,475,000 • Square footage: 6,258 sq ft • Acreage: 2 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 7 baths • Price reduced before selling: No, this listing sold at its original price.

178 Brookville Road, Muttontown, NY 11545 • Cost: $5,400,000 • Square footage: 7,488 sq ft • Acreage: 2.79 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 7 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $5,995,000.

32 Old House Lane, Port Washington, NY 11050 • Cost: $5,350,000 • Square footage: 6,246 sq ft • Acreage: 2 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 6 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $5,999,000 and was reduced to $5,625,000 before selling for the above price.

11 Black Rock Road, Muttontown, NY 11545 • Cost: $5,180,000 • Square footage: 7,900 sq ft • Acreage: 2 acres • Beds/baths: 8 beds / 9 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $5,280,000.

107 Bayview Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Cost: $5,175,000 • Square footage: 7,750 sq ft • Acreage: 1.05 acres • Beds/baths: 7 beds / 8 baths (6 full, 2 half) • Price reduced before selling: Yes, this home was originally listed at $5,750,000.

97 Crabapple Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Cost: $4,800,000 • Square footage: 5,080 sq ft • Acreage: 0.51 acres • Beds/baths: 5 beds / 7 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, once. The listing was originally $4,895,000.

2160 Titus Path, Muttontown, NY 11791 • Cost: $4,538,888 • Square footage: 7,084 sq ft • Acreage: 4.76 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 9 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the listing was originally $5,750,000 before being reduced to $5,399,999, and then again to $4,888,888 before selling for the above price.

8 Brookville Lane S, Glen Head, NY 11545 • Cost: $4,520,000 • Square footage: 6,662 • Acreage: 1.6 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 11 baths • Days on market: Not available • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original asking price was $4,699,000.

22 Messenger Lane, Port Washington, NY 11050 • Square footage: 4,140 sq ft • Acreage: 4.71 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 8 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, originally listed at $5,900,000, it was reduced to $5,499,000 before selling at the above price.

48 Tammys Lane, Syosset, NY 11791 • Square footage: 6,760 sq ft • Acreage: 2 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 9 baths • Price reduced before selling: No, the original price was $4,388,000 before the 2.3% increase.

409 Abbey Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 • Square footage: 4,567 sq ft • Acreage: 0.31 acres • Beds/baths: 6 beds / 9 baths • Price reduced before selling: Yes, the original price was $4,895,000, and was then reduced to $4,699,000 and $4,498,000 before selling for the above price.

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An unexpected connection helps furnish a first home

Joseph DeVito

fter months of searching for a home on Long Island, Liam Sugrue and his girlfriend finally went into contract on an English Tudor in the Westwood section of Malverne. Then the first-time buyers faced another challenge: filling it. The approximately 1,800-square-foot, three-bedroom home was a big change for Sugrue, who has been living at his parents’ Garden City home. The couple had a bed and dresser but needed furniture for much of the rest of their new space. An unexpected connection helped. Sugrue met realtor and designer Joseph DeVito of Douglas Elliman at an open house where DeVito was representing the seller. Sugrue and his girlfriend were searching for a house without representation at the time.

Courtesy Joseph DeVito Realtor and designer Joseph DeVito of Douglas Elliman helps buyers set up their new home in Malverne.

“We just kind of became friends and we connected,” Sugrue said. Sugrue, who grew up in Garden City and moved back home while attending Hofstra University’s law school, estimates the couple searched for six to 12 months before finding their Malverne house. While preparing for the eventual move, they told DeVito they planned to shop around for furniture deals. DeVito knew a couple in Kings Park who were redoing their home and replacing furniture. He was helping with the design and thought there might be an

opportunity to connect the two couples. Sugrue was interested. “As soon as I said that, he got on the phone with the couple that had the furniture,” Sugrue said. DeVito arranged the connection, and Sugrue and his girlfriend went to the Kings Park home, where they picked up tables, couches and chairs in good condition. The pieces will furnish much of their dining and living rooms. For now, the furniture is in storage while the couple waits to close. Once they move, however, they won’t be starting with what Sugrue jokingly called an “empty cavern.”

“It was surprising that he was so kind to help out and take so many active steps in ensuring that we could get the furniture,” Sugrue said. A relationship that began unexpectedly at an open house will now be part of the story of how the couple furnished their first home. — David Arkin

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This beautifully crafted new construction residence offers eight spacious and comfortable bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms of sophisticated, light-filled living in one of Woodmere’s most desirable pockets. Throughout the home thoughtful design details combine luxury and livability, for an experience like no other.

Welcome to this exceptional Hewlett residence, where timeless elegance meets effortless modern living. This stunning 5 bedroom home offers the perfect blend of luxury, comfort and entertaining space, ideal for both everyday living and gracious hosting of family and friends. This remarkablle property must be seen to be appreciated.

$3,425,000

$2,595,000

Atantic Beach

North Woodmere

Nestled on a desirable beach block between the ocean and the bay and close to all Atlantic beach has to offer, this one of a kind custom built home could not be in a better location. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, everything in this stunning residence is brand new and top of the line. An inground pool adds to the outdoor excitement!

Welcome to this beautifully appointed and meticulously designed 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath colonial residence nestled in highly desirable North Woodmere. Thoughtfully designed with elegant finishes throughout, this exceptional home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and functionality. The luxurious primary suite is a private retreat, and the beautiful backyard is an oasis.

$2,199,876

$1,995,000

Ideally situated on one of Woodmere’s most sought-after streets, this is an exceptional new construction home built with meticulous craftsmanship and modern sensibilities. With 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this residence offers the perfect blend of luxury, space, and functionality for today’s discerning buyer. Don’t miss this rare opportunity! $1,750,000

As leader of the #1 Real Estate team on the South Shore of Long Island, I am here to meet and surpass your expectations. If you’re in the market or just considering it, reach out and I will put my negotiating skills and industry expertise to work for you, helping you make the right move.

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a private escape

Waterfront living in Hewlett Bay Park

Gil Shemtov, licensed real estate sales person with Douglas Elliman

This six-bedroom modern home on Heron Drive sits on a point along the water, with 8,479 square feet, a saltwater pool and a private floating dock for boats. By Brandi Calhoun

waterfront home on just over an acre in Hewlett Bay Park is on the market for $6.5 million, offering an 8,479-square-foot interior along with a pool, extensive outdoor decking and a floating dock. The six-bedroom home at 50 Heron Drive was built in 1991 and sits on a point along the water. The property was initially listed at $6.85 million this spring before its asking price was reduced to $6.5 million in August, according to the current OneKey MLS listing. A modern interior driven by the water The house occupies a point along the waterfront, and according to Gil Shemtov, its position provides 270-degree water views, including views from each of the six bedrooms. The brokerage describes the property as having undergone a complete gut renovation, with the home's systems, surfaces and finishes replaced. The listing identifies the architectural style as modern. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and a large center island. Wideplank flooring runs through portions of the house, while cathedral ceilings are among the other interior features identified in the listing. The house also has central air conditioning and natural gas heat. The property includes a three-car garage and a partial basement. Its total interior living area is listed at 8,479 square feet, while the total structure area is reported at 9,081 square feet. Pool, decking and dock in Hewlett Bay Park Outdoor space is a defining part of the property. Decking extends along the house toward an inground saltwater pool and hot tub, with the grounds continuing to the shoreline. A floating dock provides space for multiple boats and other watercraft, according to the listing. The MLS also identifies the property as having a bulkhead, water access and ocean access. The home last sold for $3.725 million in 2020, according to MLS and public-record information reported by Zillow and Redfin. The property is listed by Gil Shemtov of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Property at a glance • Asking price: $6.5 million • Location: 50 Heron Drive, Hewlett Bay Park • Bedrooms: 6 • Bathrooms: 6 full, 1 half • Interior: 8,479 square feet • Lot: 1.04 acres • Built: 1991; waterfront property with pool and floating dock

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Trains expand Five Towns home searches

Carolyn Argento

or homebuyers who travel by rail, the Five Towns offers a variety of choices. Inwood,

Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere and Hewlett each have Long Island Rail Road access, allowing buyers to consider several communities without losing sight of the commute that shapes their week. Carolyn Argento, a Douglas Elliman branch manager and longtime Five

Alyssa R. Griffin/Herald Buyers looking in the Five Towns should consider railroad access before purchasing a home.

Towns resident, said transportation is an important part of a home search because the rail line connects residents with New York City while providing transfer options at Jamaica and service to other parts of Long Island. “There’s a train stop in basically each town,” Argento said. “When the train doors open, it’s unbelievable how many people work elsewhere.” The concentration of stations can widen the map for a buyer who begins with the commute in mind. Instead of considering only homes near one stop, buyers can compare several communities and housing styles while determining how each station would fit their routine.

Proximity is only part of that calculation. Parking options vary by village and station, with some lots requiring resident permits and others offering paid parking. A home several miles from one station may still work well when parking is readily available, while a closer stop may be less convenient if its permit rules do not match a buyer’s needs. Argento recommends researching those details early. Buyers can check who operates a lot, whether a sticker is required, what daily parking costs and how the train schedule aligns with both ends of the workday. Visiting during commuting hours can also provide a clearer picture than mileage alone.

The rail line can support local trips as well as travel to Manhattan. Argento’s daughter used the train from the Gibson station in Valley Stream to reach a job in Cedarhurst when she did not have a car, showing how nearby stations can connect neighboring communities. “She would take the train from Gibson to Cedarhurst, get right off and go to work,” Argento said, illustrating how rail access can even help with shorter trips. Because the Five Towns differs in its housing options and settings, buyers may begin with several possible locations before narrowing the search. Understanding station access, parking

requirements and transfers can make that comparison more practical, helping buyers focus on homes that fit both the way they want to live and the way they need to travel. — David Arkin

CAROLYN ARGENTO Licensed Real Estate Broker carolyn,argento@elliman.com Office: 516.623.4500

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