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ceanside is a tight‑knit community that offers easy access to serene beaches and the energy of nearby cities. “Buying here is a smart move for your future,” says Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Laura Ryder, adding that whether you’re new or a longtime resident, the hamlet feels like home.
The area hosts several large shopping centers with brand‑name outlets, plus Kohl’s, Marshalls, Burlington, and TJ Maxx. “It’s a beautiful waterfront community,” notes Richard Baumel of Douglas Elliman Real Estate, highlighting its closeness to Manhattan and other boroughs.
Oceanside Park supplies sports fields, a public pool, a dog run, and a roller‑hockey rink. The Marine Nature Study Area, a 52‑acre marsh preserve, draws birdwatchers and nature lovers with its tidal wetlands trail.
The hamlet’s roots trace back to 1682 when the Town of Hempstead granted 100 acres to St. George’s Church, giving rise to the original name Christian Hook. Over the 19th century, farmers, fishermen, and baymen settled here, and oyster harvesting spurred a name change to Oceanville in 1864. To avoid confusion with another New York Oceanville, the name was altered to Ocean Side in 1890 and finally shortened to Oceanside by 1918 as the area transitioned from a fishing village to a suburban enclave.
The 1920s brought a real‑estate boom and the construction of Oil City, with oil tanks near Hog Island Channel. During Prohibition, local stores sold ingredients for brewing, and speakeasies operated in the hamlet.
Today, home prices range from the mid‑$500,000s to nearly $2 million for waterfront four‑bedroom properties. Between September 5, 2024, and September 4, 2025, 273 homes sold with a median price of $727,250, up from $676,000 the previous year.
The market includes four condos priced $475,000–$585,000 and seven co‑ops ranging $350,000–$639,000. The population is 31,907, median age 44.6, with a median home value of $732,500. A monthly LIRR ticket costs $287, and the local school district boasts a 96% graduation rate. Oceanside also offers a public library and the NICE Bus Route 15.
Current listings feature a $2 million waterfront home with pool, hot tub, and dock; a $1.45 million contemporary with saltwater pool and two‑car garage; and a $949,000 four‑bedroom split‑level with finished basement. Recent sales include a $751,500 colonial on Henry Street, an $865,000 colonial on Chance Drive, and a $1.3 million colonial on Harrison Avenue.
The OneKey MLS shows 54 active listings, with prices from $350,000 to $1.6 million and property taxes between $9,330 and $22,146.
