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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
Of the 4 55+ communities in Riverhead, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, 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, Sunken Pond Estates is a gated communities with 194 homes, and Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead is another gated communities with 176 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Riverhead stay on the market for around 535 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $480,014, 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 $673,666, while homes in Sunken Pond Estates average around $466,283.
116 communities near Riverhead
259 homes near Riverhead
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,123 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,592 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,085 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,078 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,426 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,184 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,247 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,328 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,248 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,370 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,685 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,272 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,258 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|800 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,200 sq ft
|Mobile Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,240 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|2,596 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,207 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|920 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,135 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,942 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,820 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,586 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,792 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,122 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,074 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,150 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,076 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,652 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,501 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,486 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|812 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,074 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,922 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
Of the 4 55+ communities in Riverhead, 4 are for sale and none are rentals. By size, 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, Sunken Pond Estates is a gated communities with 194 homes, and Stoneleigh Woods at Riverhead is another gated communities with 176 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Riverhead stay on the market for around 535 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $480,014, 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 $673,666, while homes in Sunken Pond Estates average around $466,283.
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