Bayside
Bayside, Queens is a diverse community with a population of around 50,000, and a longstanding true neighborhood feel. The average household income is approximately $95,000. Bayside offers residents a variety of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, scenic views and much more. The Bayside community is beautiful and quiet, with large picturesque parks for residents to enjoy. Popular areas of Bayside include Bell Blvd, Bay Terrace, Oakland Gardens, Bayside Gables and Bayside Hills. Real estate in Bayside has multiple options with condos, co-ops, and a large number of single family homes.
Luxury style living can be found on the waterfront and in gated communities of Baybridge Condominiums, Bay Club Condominiums, Towers at Water’s Edge Co-ops and the single family homes of Bayside Gables. Bayside Hills is a long standing community with lovely Cape and Tudor- style homes lining each block. Bay Terrace has a collection of co-ops and two family homes within the area. Within the Bayside community you can expect to find Duplexes as low as $600,000 to gorgeous luxury Tudors and Colonials in the millions, with a median home price of $975,000. Condos start around $350,000 and Co-op’s range from $150,000 up to $850,000. With a wide range of possibilities, there is a home for everyone within the boundaries of this lovely community with water views.
Bayside is equipped with one of the best school districts in the city, Community District 26, with above-average test scores and many well-funded programs. Bayside also has many transportation options for your travels to Manhattan, Long Island, and getting around Queens. The Port Washington branch of the Long Island Railroad is conveniently located off Bell Boulevard, getting you into Manhattan in less than 30 minutes. Other options include express buses and direct access to the Throgs Neck Bridge.
Residents can enjoy multiple green spaces such as Crocheron Park, John Golden Park, and Alley Pond Park, which all offer activities throughout the year such as baseball, basketball, tennis, and playgrounds. Alley Pond Environmental Center is a nonprofit organization specializing in educational events for children. You can also enjoy golf at Alley Pond Driving Range and Clearview Golf Course. Historic Fort Totten invites people of all ages to the park for fishing, bike riding along scenic water views, and walking the dog. There is also an outdoor pool, soccer fields and a nature center available within the park. After taking in all the nature Bayside has to offer, the popular Bell Blvd strip comes alive at night with a variety of great restaurants, bars and shops for locals to enjoy.
When buying or selling a home in Bayside, the possibilities are endless in this community driven, hot spot in Queens. Call Judy to discuss your options.