Port Washington Neighborhoods

Park Section

Port Washington
Port Washington

Park Section is close to town and shopping, the Park Section offers a combination of classic colonial architecture, sidewalks and convenience. Housing is on the smaller side though you will find some new construction or additions. Perfect for all stages, from just starting out to empty nesters, with some housing for larger families.

Typical Architectural Style: Front Porch colonial and some new construction

Typical lot size: 40×100, 600×100

Recreation: Recreation is within walking distance including a playground and basketball hoops at nearby Salem Elementary school, basketball hoops, tennis courts, track and numerous fields (grass and turf) at the Middle School / High School Campus. A slightly longer walk will find families at nearby Pine Street park with a fenced in playground, a baseball/softball field, small basketball court and paved trails where many PW kids have learned how to ride a bike or skateboard.

School: Guggenheim Elementary School. Walk to Middle School & High School. Bus to Guggenheim Elementary School.

Sidewalks: yes

Local organization: Park Civic Association (no link)

Reasons to love it: walk to town & train

Salem

Port Washington
Port Washington

Salem is located between the Park Section and Flower Hill, Salem is home to split level ranches, many of which have been updated or expanded upon. Featuring larger lot sizes than the nearby Park Section, you will find families playing in their front yards or walking the neighborhood sidewalks.

Typical Architectural Style: Split ranch, colonial

Typical lot size: 60×100, 80×100

Recreation: You’ll find young families at the Salem Elementary school playground or shooting some hoops, playing tennis, or walking/running the track at the Middle School / High School Campus. A slightly longer walk will find families at nearby Pine Street park with a fenced in playground, a baseball/softball field, small basketball court and paved trails where many PW kids have learned how to ride a bike or skateboard.

School: walk to Salem Elementary school, and walk/bus to Middle School & High School

Local organization: http://www.newsalemcivic.org/

Soundview

Port Washington
Port Washington

Soundview is home to high ranch and split level homes, Soundview is a walkable community offering sidewalks, shopping and recreation. Just steps away from the waterfront, Soundview residents can take advantage of Bay Walk, shop at nearby Soundview shopping center, or head over to Manorhaven Park for waterfront recreation.

Typical architectural Style: High ranch, split

Typical lot size: 50×100, 60×100

School: Guggenheim Elementary school.

Park: Manorhaven Beach Park. Young kids may also enjoy the playgrounds at nearby schools including Daly Elementary School, Guggenheim Elementary School and Sousa Elementary School (all within walking distance).

Shopping/Market:  Home Goods, Target, Stop & Shop, a movie theater and other stores are available nearby on Shore Road.

Sands Point

Port Washington
Port Washington

Sands Point is well known as the inspiration for the East Egg in The Great Gatsby, Sands Point is an exclusive enclave where the Who’s Who of America such as the Harriman and Guggenheim families would vacation. You’ll find an array of spacious, resort-like homes built pre-war by the likes of renowned architects such as McKim, Mead & White and Hunt & Hunt to present day designers.

Typical Architectural Style: Luxury Mansion of all styles from pre-war to present day

Typical Lot size: One acre

Park: Two beautiful parks are available nearby including the Sands Point Preserve and Manorhaven Beach Park.

Shopping/Market:  Home Goods, Target, Stop & Shop, a movie theater and other stores are available nearby on Shore Road. Luxury shopping is nearby at the Americana Manhasset and smaller markets such as Whole Foods, Uncle Guiseppe’s and North Shore Farms are a short drive away.

School: Walk/bus to Manorhaven Elementary School. Bus to Weber Middle School & High School.

Sidewalk: No. With wide, tree lined streets and vast front yards you will find residents of Sands Point walking, biking and running often on the street.

Local organization: https://www.sandspoint.org/

Flower Hill

Port Washington
Port Washington

Flower Hill bridges Port Washington, Manhasset and Roslyn. Located above New Salem, the area is a combination of larger homes on larger lots and offer a combination of updated, older homes and newer construction.

Typical Architectural Style: Classic to present day colonial homes, ranches

Typical Lot size: One acre

Park: Flower Hill Village Park, located on Stonington Road, features walking paths, basketball court, children’s playground, and wall for wall ball as well as open space for passive enjoyment.

Shopping/Market: Luxury shopping is nearby at the Americana Manhasset and smaller markets such as Whole Foods, Uncle Guiseppe’s and North Shore Farms are a short drive away.

School: Bus to Port Washington, Manhasset or Roslyn schools.

Sidewalk: No

Local organization: https://villageflowerhill.org/

Baxter Estates

Port Washington
Port Washington

Baxter Estates is located between Main Street and Shore Road, residents of Baxter Estates can walk to the water, train, and town. Larger homes, often Colonial and Tudor, line the streets of Baxter Estates and its charming manicured pond provides refuge.

Typical Architectural Style: Tudor, Colonial

Typical Lot size:

Park: Landmark Park, Waterfront

School: Sousa Elementary School

Shopping: steps to Main Street, walk to everything

Sidewalk: some

Perk: Water access?

Local organization: http://baxterestates.org/

Bayview Colony

Port Washington
Port Washington

Bayview Colony is a waterfront community is a mix of colonial and farm ranch homes that are steps away from the water and recreation. Private tennis courts, pool and beachfront with dock & mooring are open to residents for a small fee, and include tennis tournaments and attended pool hours during the summer.

Typical Architectural Style: Colonial, farm ranch

Lot size:

Park: Private waterfront featuring tennis courts, fields, and pool

School: Sousa

Shopping: Walk to Main Street

Sidewalk: No

Perk:

Local organization:  n/a

Beacon Hill

Port Washington
Port Washington

Beacon Hill is an historic area, lined with stately Tudor and Colonial homes and expansive front lawns. Within walking distance to schools and town & train, the area offers the best of both worlds – privacy and convenience when you want it.

Typical Architectural Style: Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranean

Lot size: Quarter Acre and up

Park: Town of North Hempstead Beach Park offers beach, basketball courts, fields, playground and seasonal recreation.

Perk: A front row seat to the Memorial Day fireworks

Sidewalk: no

Local organization: http://www.beaconhillcolony.org/

Beacon Hill Colony

Port Washington
Port Washington

Beacon Hill Colony is a cooperative community of 41 smaller homes, overlooking Manhasset Bay. The open bungalow style often features oversized windows and small porches or decks to take advantage of the waterfront view.

Typical Architectural Style: Bungalow

Lot size: not applicable

Park: Walk/Drive to Town of North Hempstead Beach Park

Market: Drive. Two markets are located nearby on Port Washington Boulevard, Uncle Guiseppe’s and North Shore Farms, as well as a butcher, while other markets are just a short drive away.

School: Drive.

Sidewalk: no

Plandome

Port Washington
Port Washington

Plandone is a beautiful neighborhood between Port Washington and Manhasset features stately tudors, brick homes and colonials. In some areas, residents may choose their school selection (once selected you are committed) while other homes are designated Port Washington or Manhasset School districts. The area offers larger lawns, with most homes walking distance to its own Plandome train station.

Typical Architectural Style: Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranean

Lot size: Quarter Acre and up

Park: Enjoy passive enjoyment at the Plandome Pond Park (North Bourndale Road and Brookwold Drive, Manhasset). A small pond, walking trails and open space offer a quiet option to enjoy.

School: Split between Manhasset & Port Washington

Shopping: Walk to town & Plandome train station

Sidewalk: no

Manorhaven

Port Washington
Port Washington

Manorhaven, bordering Sands Point and Manhasset Isle, is a beachfront community with public pool, sport fields, tennis, basketball & bocce courts, and waterfront recreation such as paddleboarding and kayaking. An eclectic blend of housing including single family and multi family homes and apartments in every size, as well as shopping on Manorhaven Boulevard and minutes away on Shore Road, make this area ideal for many.

Typical lot size: .10 acre

Morewood Oaks

Port Washington
Port Washington

Morewood Oaks is just steps away from Manorhaven Elementary School, adjacent to Sands Point and accessed from Shore Road. Home to single family split level housing, Morewood Oaks is a small neighborhood without any thorough traffic.

Typical lot size:

School: Manorhaven Elementary School