Lido Beach: Close to NYC, 'more convenient' than Hamptons
Nickerson Beach in Lido Beach draws locals and visitors alike. Credit: Linda Rosier
THE SCOOP Formerly primarily a summer destination, Lido Beach has in recent decades become a thriving year-round home to a tightly knit community of people who want to live near the sea.
"It's also pretty centrally located to Manhattan: a 50-minute train ride or drive," said Matthew Hazan, of Compass Greater NY, a 20-year resident.
People move to Lido Beach for the peace and serenity of living near the ocean, Hazan said, adding "it's also more convenient than the Hamptons, people are finding out now."
From left, Elly Deturris, Luke LeCoche, Andrew LeCoche and Aashna Shah enjoy ice cream at Marvel Frozen Dairy in Lido Beach. Credit: Linda Rosier
About 2/3 of the hamlet's 1,200 households are year-round residents, said Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin.
"It's such a great place to live and raise your kids," said Clavin.
Beyond its 4 miles of beach, Lido Beach has the championship 18-hole Lido Beach Golf Course, two marinas and Marvel Frozen Dairy, a 73-year-old family run institution.
Lido West Town Park is a favorite beach destination for surfers, cyclists or anyone wanting to stroll along the sea. Credit: Linda Rosier
There's Lido Beach West, a lesser known beach that's popular with surfers, Lido Beach and Malibu town parks and Nickerson Beach Park. Point Lookout is just to the east; Long Beach lies to the west.
You'll often see residents walking the beach and riding their bikes along Lido Boulevard.
"It's such a local throwback feel," Clavin said.
A favorite of hikers and birdwatchers, Lido Beach Passive Nature Area boasts 2,200 acres of wetlands, 40 walkable acres and a sanctuary for many rare birds.
Once an uninhabited sandbar, Lido Beach, like neighboring Long Beach, was made accessible by the channel dredged by state senator and real estate magnate William Reynolds beginning in 1907. Envisioning a resort community, Reynolds built the Moorish-style Lido Beach Hotel, but due to the Great Depression, never realized his dreams.
The Mazzarella family, of Wantagh, relax outside their cabana at Nickerson Beach in Lido Beach. Credit: Linda Rosier
In the 1960s, residents fought off development of multi-story apartment buildings and other than a few bathing clubs and the iconic hotel — featured in Martin Scorsese's "Raging Bull" and now a condo development — Lido Beach has remained almost exclusively residential.
Homebuyers will find a variety of home styles, including high ranches, splanches, split levels, country ranches and contemporaries, with prices starting at $875,000 and going up to $3 million for a four-bedroom home with ocean and Manhattan skyline views.
Homes along Ocean Boulevard, top, and Harbor Drive in Lido Beach. Credit: Linda Rosier
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There 15 condos, priced between $537,000 and $2.316 million, currently on the market.
SALE PRICES Between June 26, 2023, and June 25, 2024, there were 37 home sales with a median sale price of $999,000, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 33 home sales with a median sale price of $980,000.
OTHER STATS
Population 2,615
Median age 53.1
Median home value $924,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Long Beach $287
School district, graduation rate Long Beach (94.4%)
Library Long Beach
Transit NICE Bus Route 15
Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
$3 million
This $3 million Lido Beach home has an elevator. Credit: Homedia/Steve Booke
Built in 2017, this 3,300-square-foot home has four beds and 3½ baths. It features an elevator, an open floor plan, 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, radiant-heated floors in all bathrooms and a rooftop deck with ocean views. The eat-in-kitchen sports high-end appliances, including an eight-burner stove and wet bar with wine cooler. Located in the Lido Dunes area, the 0.15-acre, fenced-in property includes two attached two-car garages. Taxes are $28,083. Matthew Hazan, Compass Greater NY, 516-703-3378.
$1.399 million
This $1.4 million Lido Beach home is on the water. Credit: Douglas Elliman Realty
This 3,636-square-foot home has five beds, including a primary bedroom with balcony and a housekeeper's suite, and three baths. The house features granite tile floors and a large eat-in kitchen with high end appliances. The 0.15-acre waterfront property includes an attached two-car garage, gazebo, inline gas grill, paver driveway, Trex decking and double dock with ramp and ladders on a deep water canal. Taxes are $15,942. Maryanne Hargadon and Elizabeth Burke, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 516-327-6272.
$875,000
This $875,000 Lido Beach home is 2,116 square feet. Credit: Daniel Gale Sothebys International Realty
This 2,116-square-foot high ranch has a kitchen with granite counters, den with sliding doors to the patio and natural gas heat. The home has had only two owners since it was built in 1974. The 0.15-acre private, fenced-in property has an attached two-car garage. Taxes are $11,278. Ann Turner, Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Realty, 516-678-1510.
RECENTLY SOLD
$1.75 million
Luchon Street
Style Split level
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3½
Built 1959
Lot size 0.15 acre
Taxes $12,679
+/- List price -$49,000
Days on market 81
$1.275 million
Lagoon Drive W.
Style High ranch
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Built 1965
Lot size 0.17 acre
Taxes $13,563
+/- List price Sold for asking
Days on market 44
$857,900
Park Drive
Style Splanch
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3½
Built 1963
Lot size 0.14 acre
Taxes $11,870
+/- List price -$100,100
Days on market 126
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 35
Price range $537,000 to $3 million
Tax range $4,131 to $28,083
