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Riverhead, NY 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Riverhead
Riverhead is a lively town located on the northern coast of East Long Island in New York. Riverhead offers its residents a historic downtown area and access to several shopping…
Riverhead is a lively town located on the northern coast of East Long Island in New York. Riverhead offers its residents a historic downtown area and access to several shopping and entertainment options. Aside from that, the city is home to natural areas like beaches and parks, providing lots of opportunity for outdoor recreation.
Climate & Geography
Situated in a humid continental climate zone, Riverhead experiences all four seasons, with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The town receives an average number of sunny days, with an above average amount of rainfall. Snowfall in Riverhead is below the national average.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
There are plenty of options for entertainment in Riverhead. The town has its own mall, Tanger Outlets, that features many well-known brands and outlet stores. Residents also have a variety of restaurants to choose from, as well as a number of breweries and wineries.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Riverhead is above the state and national average, with the cost of homes and housing being the primary factor.
Health Care
New York ranks on the lower end of average on Gallup’s Well-Being Index. The Long Island area is not ranked on Gallup’s Well-Being Index, however, the New York City area ranks about average.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Riverhead, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Riverhead has 176 homes, the largest has 588 homes, and the average communities consists of 288 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Riverhead. The most recent communities started in Riverhead include Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead, Sunken Pond Estates, Saddle Lakes. There is also 1 communities in Riverhead that offers new construction homes, including Glenwood Village.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Riverhead. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Saddle Lakes is a gated communities with 196 homes, and Sunken Pond Estates is another gated communities with 194 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Riverhead stay on the market for around 479 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,879, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead average around $675,565, while homes in Sunken Pond Estates average around $471,742.
116 communities near Riverhead
247 homes near Riverhead
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,078 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,105 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,398 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,868 sq ft
|Condo
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,597 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,471 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,375 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,695 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,036 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,104 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,874 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,998 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|684 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,620 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,733 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,200 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|3 baths
|1,426 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,085 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,020 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|684 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,483 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,867 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,516 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,500 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|1,017 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,922 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,308 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,744 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,426 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|2 baths
|1,213 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,860 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,555 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,666 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,178 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,112 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Riverhead, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Riverhead has 176 homes, the largest has 588 homes, and the average communities consists of 288 homes.
Yes, there is new 55+ home available in Riverhead. The most recent communities started in Riverhead include Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead, Sunken Pond Estates, Saddle Lakes. There is also 1 communities in Riverhead that offers new construction homes, including Glenwood Village.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Riverhead. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, Saddle Lakes is a gated communities with 196 homes, and Sunken Pond Estates is another gated communities with 194 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Riverhead stay on the market for around 479 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,879, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead average around $675,565, while homes in Sunken Pond Estates average around $471,742.
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