The great diversity of waterfront homes on Long Island would come as a surprise to many people, including Long Islanders that have lived here their whole lives.  While there are many ties that bind us together, there are also a number of differences that segment us into our own sort of sub-cultures.  The key lines of demarcation are the counties (Nassau and Suffolk), the shores (North and South) and the east end forks (North and South). 

Although people outside of Long Island tend to lump us together into one group, the fact of the matter is that many Long Islanders are drawn to the areas where they were raised, and would prefer not to live beyond certain lines of demarcation.  While there is definitely some crossover, people raised in Nassau County usually end up staying there, as do people from Suffolk County.  But perhaps the greatest loyalty is determined by the shorelines and the bodies of water that define an area.

The Long Island Sound is the large body of water on the northern shores of Long Island, spanning from Queens to beyond the north fork at the end of Suffolk County.  Most of the south shore is situated upon bays (Great South Bay being the largest), although some areas to the south border the Atlantic Ocean. Long Islanders typically gravitate towards the body of water that is closest to where they were raised.  And though it might seem strange to people that don't live on Long Island, each area really does have its own personality.

It stands to reason that people living on an island are desirous of having a home on the water, and there are many types waterfront homes on Long Island to choose from.  Though the majority of waterfront homes on Long Island are situated upon a bay or the Long Island Sound, there are also waterfront homes available on harbors, rivers and lakes. Many of the homes near the bays are situated on a navigable canal, which is important to boating enthusiasts that are looking for bulkhead.

Living on Long Island affords homebuyers the opportunity to find the waterfront home that best fits their wants and needs.  Long Island is the perfect place to live if you are an avid boater, or just someone that enjoys the serenity of living on the water.  Below, you will find examples of the different types of waterfront homes that Long Island has to offer, in addition to links to various price ranges.  As you click on the price ranges, you will be directed to a list of towns that currently have waterfront homes on the market.  Each town is a link that can be clicked on to find :  population figures, social indicators, economic indicators, demographic information and school information.

Long Island Waterfront Homes ~ $5,000,000 and up

Long Island Waterfront Homes ~ $2,000,000 - $4,999,999

Long Island Waterfront Homes ~ $1,000,000 - $1,999,999

Long Island Waterfront Homes ~ $500,000 - $999,999

Long Island Waterfront Homes Under $500,000

The following is a sampling of the types of waterfront homes that can be found on Long Island:

OCEAN FRONT HOME AND VIEW

SOUND FRONT HOME AND VIEW

HARBOR FRONT HOME AND VIEW

BAY FRONT HOME AND VIEW

RIVER FRONT HOME AND VIEW

CANAL FRONT HOME AND VIEW

LAKE FRONT HOME AND VIEW

This post is being used as an introduction to waterfront homes on Long Island, and as a foundation of a post that will appear weekly, listing the waterfront homes that came on the market during the previous week.  Please check back each week for waterfront homes updates, or if you prefer, you may contact me and ask to be put onto an e-mail list to receive the updates automatically.  My contact information is listed below.