East Islip: Waterfront vibes, access to Fire Island draw buyers
Boating, fishing and walking along the beach are top activities at East Islip Marina. Credit: Rick Kopstein
THE SCOOP Community pride is a hallmark of East Islip.
"It seems that an inordinately high amount of people that grew up in East Islip, when they get married, they come back to East Islip," said Town of Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter.
The hamlet is known for multiple popular sites. The 1,600-acre Heckscher State Park has numerous trails, access to the Great South Bay and now offers glamping. East Islip Marina is known for its beach, boating and fishing. South Shore Nature Center Preserve offers educational programs and walking trails and Brookwood Hall Park hosts concerts and outdoor movie nights.
Deer also find peace along the water at East Islip Marina Park. Credit: Rick Kopstein
"East Islip is very close to Fire Island. It's conveniently located to everything," said Darren Sebor of Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, adding, "Definitely the waterfront community is a big draw."
Several new developments for seniors in East Islip include the recently town-approved 106-unit Benchmark Senior Living assisted living community, slated for the site of the former East Islip Lanes bowling alley.
Main Street in East Islip houses eateries, shops and other businesses. Credit: Rick Kopstein
Before it got its official name in 1890, the hamlet was known as "east of Islip," and was part of the original 51,000-acre parcel Islip founder William Nicoll purchased from the Secatogue tribe.
For years, the area was sparsely settled with farmers, fishermen and people working in boat building, lumbering and shipping industries and town meetings were held at The Pavillion, the Somerset and the Lake House, all area hotels.
Formerly the Great South Bay estate of George C. Taylor, Heckscher State Park was named for philanthropist August Heckscher, who donated $262,000 toward the 1908 purchase of the property. Six years later, Robert Moses, president of the newly established Long Island State Park Commission, attempted to turn it into a state park. Led by wealthy local opponents, a five-year court battle ensued, but the park was eventually approved by Gov. Al Smith.
Homebuyers today will find a mix of mostly Colonials, ranches and contemporaries, with prices ranging from $605,000 and going up to nearly $3 million.
Homes along Jefferson Street in East Islip. Credit: Rick Kopstein
SALE PRICES Between April 9, 2024, and April 8, 2025, there were 91 home sales with a median sale price of $647,500, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 104 home sales with a median sale price of $630,000.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There is one co-op, priced at $249,999, on the market.
OTHER STATS
Population 13,687
Median age 41.3
Median home value $625,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Islip $378
School district, graduation rate East Islip 94%
Library East Islip
Transit Suffolk County Transit Routes 2, 17
Sources: 2023 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov, Suffolk County Transit
ON THE MARKET
$2.7 million
This $2.7 million East Islip home is 5,063 square feet. Credit: Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
Built in 2019, this 5,063-square-foot Colonial features five bedrooms and 4½ baths. It sports an open floor plan, hardwood floors, a large gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry and a family room with a floor-to-ceiling fireplace. The 1.1-acre property includes an outdoor kitchen, covered living space with stone fireplace, pool and an attached three-car garage. Taxes are $32,166. Nikki Sturges and Quinn Bencivenga, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, 631-546-8141.
$1.9 million
This $1.9 million East Islip home is on a canal that leads to the Great South Bay. Credit: Zillow Media Experts/Brianna Malgioglio
This 5,000-square-foot contemporary home has five bedrooms, 4½ baths, a first-floor primary suite, plus new cedar tongue groove siding, windows and doors. Located in the gated community The Moorings on a canal leading to the Great South Bay, the 0.93-acre property includes 200 feet of bulkhead with a boat lift, pool and attached two-car garage. Taxes are $33,839. Darren Sebor, Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, 631-581-7979.
$799,000
This $799,000 East Islip home has four bedrooms. Credit: Prime Real Estate/Matthew Wasserman
This renovated four-bed, two-bath Colonial is 1,800 square feet and sits on a 0.25-acre property. It features hardwood floors, an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances and built in bar and solar panels. The fenced-in property features a heated saltwater pool with a waterfall, deck, covered patio and a detached one-car garage. Taxes are $12,117. A sale is pending. Laurie Mann and Frank Mann, Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices, 631-514-4960.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1.75 million
Percy Williams Drive
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 5
Built 1981
Lot size 1.49 acres
Taxes $33,244
+/- List price -$749,999
Days on market 346
$965,000
Arline Lane
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3½
Built 1965
Lot size 0.25 acre
Taxes $14,547
+/- List price +$65,010
Days on market 79
$512,000
Quintuck Lane
Style Cape
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Built 1949
Lot size 0.27 acre
Taxes $9,994
+/- List price +$13,000
Days on market 72
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 12
Price range $249,999 to $3.45 million
Tax range $8,497 to $33,839
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