West Bay Shore, NY

West Bay Shore sits along Long Island's South Shore, offering quiet neighborhood living right next door to Bay Shore. With around 4,600 residents, the community is made up of leafy residential streets leading down toward the Great South Bay. It is also home to Sagtikos Manor, a historic estate dating back to 1697 that hosted George Washington on his 1790 tour of Long Island. The preserved grounds and carriage house add a touch of colonial history to the suburban setting.

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Living here means enjoying a calm residential pocket while keeping everyday conveniences within a few minutes' drive. Residents head into neighboring Bay Shore for Main Street restaurants, grocery stores, the local library, and the train station for direct commutes into New York City. Families are part of the Bay Shore school district and take full advantage of nearby parks, south shore marinas, and ferry service to Fire Island. It offers homebuyers a relaxed, coastal-suburban lifestyle close to schools, transit, and the water.