Old Bethpage: Historic sites, recreational amenities draw buyers
Horses hang at Bethpage Equestrian Center, which offers riding lessons, horse boarding and more. Credit: Danielle Silverman
THE SCOOP With tree-lined neighborhoods, exceptional recreational amenities and rich historic roots, Old Bethpage has a special charm.
"With historic facilities like the Old Bethpage Village Restoration and the Armor Museum, it's no surprise that this hamlet is often sought out by the film industry as a backdrop to projects like 'The Gilded Age,' " said Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto.
Many homebuyers interested in Old Bethpage like that it's set away from the highway but accessible enough if they need to commute, said Patricia Salegna, an agent with Douglas Elliman Real Estate.
"There's a lot of shopping nearby," said Salegna, adding that the properties tend to be a little big larger than in nearby communities.
Old Bethpage Road is home to shopping centers with stores and eateries. Credit: Danielle Silverman
The Nassau County Emergency Medical Services Academy hosts medical training for emergency workers. Credit: Danielle Silverman
Encompassing about half the hamlet, the 1,477-acre Bethpage State Park includes walking and cycling trails and the storied Bethpage Black golf course, home of the 2002 and 2009 U.S. Open tournaments.
The hamlet boasts more than a dozen park facilities, many of which were recently upgraded with new playgrounds, basketball courts and more, Imbroto said.
Old Bethpage Restoration Village gives visitors a peek into 18th and 19th century life through live demonstrations and other activities. Credit: Alex Horvath; Danielle Silverman
Old Bethpage Village Restoration gives visitors a peek into 18th and 19th century life in the area through live demonstrations, historic buildings and reconstructions, as well as gardens, which, unlike the present day aesthetic flower gardens, were predominantly vegetable patches used to sustain Colonial families. Greens and peas were common crops, as were parsnips and beans, which were often dried or stored, and potatoes, carrots, apples, squash, and beets, which were kept in cellars during winter months. Flowers grown back then had medicinal purposes: hollyhocks were used to treat sore throats; irises for bruises; lily of the valley for weak hearts; and larkspur for lice.
Today's home seekers will find ranches, high ranches, split-levels and newer Colonials.
Homes along Dover Lane, top, and Tad Lane in Old Bethpage. Credit: Danielle Silverman
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market.
SALE PRICES Between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024, there were 45 home sales with a median sale price of $838,500, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 52 home sales with a median sale price of $791,959.
OTHER STATS
Population 5,779
Median age 47.1
Median home value $903,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Bethpage $287
School districts, graduation rates Plainview-Old Bethpage (99.3%), Bethpage (95.9%), Farmingdale (95.9%)
Library Plainview-Old Bethpage, Bethpage, Farmingdale
Transit NICE Bus Route 78
Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
ON THE MARKET
$1.5 million
This nearly $1.5 million Old Bethpage home is a legal two-family. Credit: All Media NY/Andrea Onglengco
A legal two-family home, this updated 3,200-square-foot expanded high ranch features five beds, 3½ baths, two kitchens with gas cooking, two laundry rooms and two primary suites. Updates include a roof, kitchen, 300 amp electrical, hardwood floors and a driveway with new pavers. Set on a quarter-acre at the end of a cul-de-sac, the property has two sheds. Taxes are $16,444. Patricia Salegna, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 516-921-2262
$1.3 million
This nearly $1.3 million Old Bethpage home contains around 2,600 square feet. Credit: Debi Curtis Photography
This updated Colonial stands at approximately 2,600 square feet and features five bedrooms, four bathrooms, hardwood floors, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a great room with built-ins and a finished basement with ample storage. The 0.15-acre property has a large deck and an attached one-car garage. Taxes are $21,992. Leslye Stern, Compass Greater NY, 516- 655-0389.
$949,900
This $949,000 Old Bethpage home sits on a 0.37-acre property. Credit: Howard Fritz, One Fine Day Photographers
This approximately 2,250-square-foot expanded split-level home has four beds, two baths, wood beamed cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors and gas cooking and heating. The 0.37-acre, fenced-in property has a deck. Taxes are $16,432. Frank Gatto, Signature Premier Properties, 516-785-0100.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1.638 million
Harrow Lane
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4½
Built 2023
Lot size 0.23 acre
Taxes TBD
+/- List price +$40,000
Days on market 345
$950,000
Voorhis Drive
Style High ranch
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Built 1963
Lot size 0.23 acre
Taxes $18,918
+/- List price -$69,000
Days on market 132
$540,000
Lark Court
Style Ranch
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Built 1958
Lot size 0.17 acre
Taxes $13,076
+/- List price -$19,888
Days on market 259
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 9
Price range $925,000 to $1.79 million
Tax range $16,432 to $21,992
