Updated: 7/21/24
Many seniors past age 55 on Long Island quit snow shoveling and lawn mowing and sell their long-time home to find an over 55 community on Long Island. They can use their equity to buy a new home and still have some money left over for retirement savings. This typical scenario has gone on for a long time and isn't likely to change.
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LOCATION: Yaphank
FEATURE: In Master Community The Boulevard (a first on LI); rural country elegance ambience; will be gated (verify) Priced from $700's.
CONTACT: 1663 William Floyd Parkway,Yaphank. Exit 68 off E-495 - 800-662-2035 (Call for information and appointment.)
Town homes and villas for 55+ with garages by Beechwood Homes - Priced starting in $700's - Low taxes (verify) - Part of the master community The Boulevard which is a mixed-use development.
There are all-age apartments for rent in this master community called The Reserve. (There is a wait list for some affordable rental housing units at LIHP.)
The mixed use development will have a grocery within walking distance, bagel shop, dry cleaners and more (verify). Ask your Country Pointe Meadows rep about amenities and plans.
Country Pointe Meadows will be a gated retirement community (verify) with:
Interior features luxury details such as granite counters, wood floors, gourmet kitchen and more. Some plans have basements, lofts, and dens. 80% 55+ (typical)
Pricing (please verify as can change): Starts in $700's.
LOCATION: Rajon Rd., Bayport
FEATURE: Affordable townhomes - Income caps to qualify
CONTACT: Rajon Rd. (Exit 51), 631-582-8300
3 bedrooms, 2 l/2 baths - By Northwind Group - Approximately $439,200 (verify) - on lottery
LOCATION: Bohemia
FEATURE: Ranch-style age-restricted condominiums with 1-car garage
CONTACT: 1330 Smithtown Ave., Bohemia - 631-940-9820 - Sign up to schedule a visit on their website or call.
2-bedroom, 2-bath, medium-sized, over 55 luxury condominiums. Only 20 and 2 per building. Attached 1-car garage and unfinished basement. Upgrade package to select custom options.
LOCATION: East Islip
FEATURE: Luxury senior condominiums to buy or rent
CONTACT: 3500 Sunrise Highway and Connetquot Ave., Great River - 631-224-1914
Partly senior apartments, luxury and some affordable senior apartments and purchase condos. By Greenview. Homes from high $300's.
New: Westbrook Green at East Islip, senior rental apartments (LI) (631-339-1492).
Read our Review of Westbrook Village.
LOCATION: Melville
FEATURE: Market rate and affordable condos
CONTACT: Open by appt - 631-923-1057 - 25 Deshon Dr., Melville
Melville - Resort-like community with affordable pricing - photo with permission shows rendering of clubhouse - Gated on 13 acres - 261 attached 2-bedroom condos - Limited number of units available priced in $300's based on qualifying (verify all information). Looking at income, assets and residency. Open market units from upper $300's. (verify all information)
LOCATION: Mt. Sinai
FEATURE: 91 attached townhomes with basement/garage/some loft plans in good location; resort-styled amenities from $700's. 2 homes remain (verify)
CONTACT: 55 plus community, by Ornstein-Leyton - sign up on their website to be updated on this Long Island community. Plymouth Ave. and Canal Rd. - (Closed Thursdays) 631-281-3300
Middle Country Meadows - Selden - 55+ luxury rentals by The Northwind Group.
NAME | Location/Starting Price | Link |
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1. Middle Country Meadows | Rentals | See More |
2. Harvest Pointe-Sold | Cutchogue/$800's | See More |
3. Seasons at East Northport | Northport/$Coming | See More |
4. Preserve at Indian Hills | Fort Salonga/$1 Million+ | See More |
5. Pines at Bohemia | Bohemia/$300's | See More |
6. Country Pointe East Meadow 62+ | East Meadow/$600’s | See More |
7. The Polo Club at Islandia | Islandia/$600's | See More |
8. Bayport Gardens Coming-Affordable Housing | Bayport/$400's/on lottery | See More |
Amityville
Babylon
Bayport
Bayport Meadows - Sold - Townhouse with 2 master bedroom suites - By Northwind Group - 148 town homes. Gas fireplaces. Craftsman style. Clubhouse, 2 pools, putting green, fitness, bocce ball, and more (verify). Church St., Bayport -
Bay Shore
Blue Point
South Shore, Suffolk - a medium-sized community of 280 units - a building consists of 8-9 homes in a row - some units for moderate income - designed to protect environmental concerns - Prices were from high-$300's-mid-$400's. 1000 Sunrise Highway, Blue Point
Vineyards at Blue Point moderate income units: 28 town homes were priced at $218,000 and $327,000 (income and asset limits apply). By Ornstein-Leyton. Check for resales. If you missed this, see new 55+ community Vineyards at Brookfield.
Center Moriches
See our Review of the first Vineyards at Moriches
Central Islip/East Islip
Copiague
Hidden Harbor Resale and Rentals in Copiague:
See the Hidden Harbor Estates Review.
Cutchogue
Luxury clubhouse with heated pool and concierge. Resort amenities include tennis, bocce, wine cellar, walking trails and more. Near beaches and vineyards. 2 and 3-bedroom duplex condos were priced at $800's with upstairs 2nd bedrooms. Some with dens.
Dix Hills
Stone Ridge Estates - Dix Hills - Small gated condominium community of 2-bedrooms singles and duplexes. Near Tanger Outlets/The Arches. Ride into Manhattan by way of LIRR Huntington Station. 1 mile south of LIE Exit 51. See local Realtors for resales.
Eastport
Eastport Meadows Sold - Condominiums in small community of town homes near Westhampton Beach - Walking distance to historic Eastport. Clubhouse, pool. Eastport Manor Rd & Montauk Hwy (Meadow Way)
Elwood
Encore Atlantic Shores - Also by WCI. Now sold out. Check local Realtors for resales. East end of Long Island where it becomes very flat and all farmlands. Upscale homes and amenities. 59 Encore Blvd., Eastport. See the Review of Encore Atlantic Shores
Riverhead
Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead -
Luxury attached condominiums on the Northfork, East End - Builder is award-winning Blue and Gold Homes. Started $400's.
Clubhouse includes outdoor pool, English billiard room, bar, game room, exercise room and more. Call them for Resales - Phone: 800-208-6267 - 47 Stoneleigh Dr. Riverhead
Sunken Pond Estates for Over 55 - Riverhead - Gated by Blue and Gold Homes - Although this community is sold out, there are usually resales available. This is a nice area close to major shopping.
Saddle Lakes - at Riverhead just down from Stoneleigh Woods location on Middle Road. Gated older community with resales only.
East Quogue
Eagles Walk at East Quogue - by Blue and Gold Homes - If you missed out on this one, you can check the community for resales. For 62 plus. Hamptons location with quiet country ambience. Community has pool and clubhouse. Near beaches, marinas, country clubs, tennis.
Medford
Affordable housing with income and assets limits - within Meadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa luxury community - 28 townhomes were priced at $295,000 and flats started at $225,000. Pool, clubhouse and more amenities. Separate kids and adults heated pools (verify) 2-bedroom, 2 baths - some with garage. 4 units per building. Adjacent to golf course. 270 Mill Rd., Medford
Moriches
Waterways at Moriches
Resales - (May have new phase at a later date but nothing definite now.)
346 Homes built in 2 Phases in 1988 and 2000.
Amenities include Marina and pool.
Oak Bluff Court and Bay Pointe Drive
Oakdale
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St. James
Amenities include pools and clubhouse. Close to major shopping. Transportation, activities and great location. Price range approximately upper $200's and up.
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Shirley
This is the over 55 neighborhood of the Colony Preserve - 205 acres - Formerly the Links golf course - Gated with 150 units in 6-unit buildings - Clubhouse, pool, lake with boating and more. Pricing started high $300's.
(The adjacent neighborhood, Country Woods, is for all ages and this would accommodate those wanting to live near their parents. Homes are still available in this community next to The Manors. From $600's.)
Smithtown
St. James
Kensington Gardens - St. James - Suffolk County - In St. James starting in upper $200,000's - 104 co-op condominiums. Pool, clubhouse, Fitness. Some affordable units.
Highway 347 to Moriches and about a mile to Lennox - look for sign.
East Setauket
Mt Sinai
Lake Grove
Encore Lake Grove By WCI - In Lake Grove adjacent to Whole Foods Market. Luxury condominiums. Now sold out. Contact management for resales. No rentals. One of my favorite communities for location on Long Island. You can walk to Whole Foods and the Lake Grove Mall is across the street also. Very central location. See my review of Encore Lake Grove.
Please see On-Site Review and more photos: "Encore Lake Grove Retirement Community"
Eastport
Encore Atlantic Shores - Also by WCI. Now sold out. Check local Realtors for resales. East end of Long Island where it becomes very flat and all farmlands. Upscale homes and amenities. 59 Encore Blvd., Eastport.
More Resale Retirement Communities on Long Island in Suffolk County:
Medford
Meadowbrook Pointe Links and Spa by Beechwood Homes
(Don't confuse with Meadowbrook Pointe Athletic Club and Spa in Nassau County also by Beechwood). 280 2-bedroom semi-attached homes in Medford. Some with basements and 2nd floor. Gated entry full-time manned. Energy Star. Started $500's. See local Realtors for resales.
Melville:
Sayville
Seaford
Luxury condominiums with lower level having basements.
For 62+ by Engel Burman Group. Elegant traditional design with contemporary touches. 112 2-bedroom, 2-bath condos in upper/lower level buildings. Upper level features elevators and lofts and lower level homes have basements. Lots of storage areas.
Resort-style clubhouse with pool and spa. All interiors have granite counters and ceramic tile flooring. Other luxury items include gas range, deck or patio, and stall shower in master bath. Near South Shore beaches. Pricing started at $400's - 2165 Seaford Ave., Seaford
Manorville
Calverton
Ridge
Miller Place
Stony Brook
Strathmore Gate - Off of Halock Rd. off 347 in Stony Brook - 150 homes in great mid-island location since 1971. Mature landscaping and contemporary-style
The Knolls at Stony Brook - 180 condos since 1982
Villas and singles (contemporary-styled)
Amenities include wide streets, single garages, pool and clubhouse.
Stony Brook Rd and turn onto Oxhead Rd.
Port Jefferson
The Highlands of Port Jefferson - 118 Windward Dr., Port Jefferson - Contemporary-styled condos near the picturesque downtown for great shopping, restaurants, marina and more. Pool, clubhouse, activities.
Upscale condominiums overlooking the Port Jefferson Harbor on 18 acres. Property includes 10-acre conservation easement (verify). Large homes with 2 master bedroom plans, walkout basements, garages, clubhouse, pool, fitness, hardwood floors and more. 43 homes with water views. Were priced at $700's. (Photo rendering by Northwind Group.)
Green community includes Energy Star appliances, upgraded insulation, Andersen Windows, and state-of-the-art gas heating system.
Dutchgate at North Valley Stream
LOCATION: North Valley Stream
FEATURE: Easy commute to NYC
ADDRESS: 27 Willow Lane, North Valley Stream, NY
Electronically gated, low maintenance condominiums of 1 and 2 bedrooms - Clubhouse, pool, Fitness Center, recreation and more. Rear patio/balcony. 2nd floor vaulted ceiling in living room and bedroom. Rare 1-bedroom floorplan. Also, 2-bedrooms/2 baths. Condos started upper $200's. Also 2-story townhomes were from $400's.
Gated and manned luxury community for age 48+ - 1100 Corporate Dr., Westbury - See local Realtors - By Beechwood Homes. Gated, active adult community in Nassau County with many luxury amenities. Condos, townhomes and villas were from $500's and up. Sold Out.
Harbor View - Port Washington (Nassau County) - Upscale Over-55 community next to the New Amsterdam Lifecare community. Another luxury community in the Harborview development which consists of 145-unit highrise condominium building and ranch homes- adjacent golf course - sold out. See your local Realtor.
See our Review of Port Washington
Resales By the Engel Burman Group:
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