Roslyn Heights: Schools, historic charm, modern convenience draw buyers
Roslyn Highlands Fire Department sits near the LIRR station in the area just off Roslyn Road. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
THE SCOOP Roslyn Heights offers the perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, noted Town of North Hempstead Councilman Edward Scott.
"The hamlet itself has this wonderful suburban feel while being conveniently close to the Long Island Expressway, making it easy to get to New York City or other parts of Long Island," Scott said. "We've got beautiful parks like Christopher Morley Park nearby, which provide great outdoor spaces for families, and the vibrant dining and shopping options really add to the quality of life."
Christopher Morley Park houses outdoor activities like ice skating. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Straddling four different, highly rated school districts, Roslyn Heights is close to all the major highways, shopping and golf courses, said Shahla "Golie" Oheb, a broker with Daniel Gale Sotheby's International Real Estate.
"That makes it very desirable," Oheb said. "It's very close to Roslyn Village — five minutes away."
Roslyn, which purportedly got its name because it brought to mind the Roslin area of Scotland, soon became a colony of artists and writers after noted poet and publisher William Cullen Bryant settled there in 1843.
In 1895, Roslyn acquired its famed Clock Tower which serves as a gateway to the old Roslyn valley — the 18th and 19th century houses and businesses along Main Street and East Broadway.
Mineola Avenue is home to businesses, shops and eateries in Roslyn Heights. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
By the 1950s, Roslyn Preservation Inc. was formed to save historic structures and the Roslyn Landmark Society, founded in 1961, has helped preserve and promote the area's rich history.
Roslyn residents sought to control their own zoning destiny by incorporating as villages, though Roslyn Heights, an area of upscale homes and hometown of author Michael Crichton (Roslyn High School, class of 1960), remained unincorporated.
Roslyn Heights "is a safe, welcoming place with a real sense of community, and that's something you feel at events like tree lightings and other local gatherings organized by the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce," Scott said. "It's a place where people are proud to live and where neighbors truly connect."
Homes along Strawberry Lane, top, and MacGregor Avenue in Roslyn Heights. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
SALE PRICES Between Dec. 10, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2024, there were 85 home sales with a median sale price of $1.1 million, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 82 home sales with a median sale price of $935,000.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are two condos, priced at $1.4 million and $1.5 million, and four co-ops, priced between $289,000 and $393,000, on the market.
OTHER STATS
Population 6,915
Median age 42.4
Median home value $1.1 million
Monthly LIRR ticket from Roslyn $287
School district, graduation rates Roslyn (96.7%), Herricks (97.5%), East Williston (98.4%)
Libraries Shelter Rock, Bryant
Transit NICE Bus Route 35
Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov
ON THE MARKET
$2.999 million
This nearly $3 million Roslyn Heights home has five bedrooms. Credit: Long Island Virtual
This 4,300-square-foot, custom-built Colonial has five bedrooms and 5½ baths. Features include wooden floors, coffered ceilings, a kitchen with wood-beamed ceiling and high-end appliances, built-in bookcases on the second floor landing and a full, finished basement. The 0.32-acre property has an attached one-car garage and large driveway. Taxes are $38,355. Geeta Shukla, eXp Realty, 516-319-1624.
$2.1 million
This $2.1 million Roslyn Heights home has smart home technology. Credit: Long Island Virtual
This renovated 2,900-square-foot contemporary home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an open floor plan, hardwood floors, and a kitchen with custom cabinetry and quartz counters. Updates include energy-efficient windows, new HVAC systems and Smart home technology. The 0.62-acre property features landscaped gardens, a large deck and a detached two-car garage. Taxes are $17,910. Swati Khorana and Niraj Ghal, Rare Holdings, 516-675-7115.
$1.35 million
This $1.35 million Roslyn Heights home is about 2,600 square feet. Credit: ShowingTime+
At approximately 2,600 square feet, this circa 1932 home features five bedrooms and three bathrooms. It has an expansive front porch, a chef's kitchen with stainless steel Italian appliances and quartz counters, as well as a full, unfinished basemen. The 0.14-acre fenced-in property has a brick patio. Taxes are $14,165. Madiha Chishty, Best American Homes, 516-792-6252.
RECENTLY SOLD
$3.4 million
Dogleg Lane
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5 full, 2 half
Built 2008
Lot size 0.5 acre
Taxes $41,617
+/- List price +$250,000
Days on market 128
$1.52 million
Woodward Street
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2½
Built 2011
Lot size 0.11 acre
Taxes $20,095
+/- List price -$468,000
Days on market 147
$650,000
Saint Marks Place
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1½
Built 1923
Lot size 0.12 acre
Taxes $12,624
+/- List price -$99,000
Days on market 86
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 19
Price range $289,000 to $3.8 million
Tax range $9,340 to $51,053
