Living in Montauk
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Montauk, Suffolk, NY 11954.
How far is Montauk from New York City by train?
From Montauk Station on the LIRR Montauk Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 176 minutes to Penn Station, 176 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 177 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Montauk walkable?
Montauk has a Walk Score of 17 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Car-Dependent".
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Montauk residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Montauk Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Montauk, Suffolk, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 20 recorded closings in ZIP 11954 between Sep 24, 2025 and Sep 24, 2026 — a settled trailing twelve months, ending about a month back so late-recorded closings are counted rather than missed. Days on market are medians, not averages. A property type with fewer than 8 closed sales in that window is left out rather than published on a sample too thin to mean anything.
Across 9 years of county-clerk records, 18 homes in the Montauk school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $1,050,000 and resold for $1,500,000, a median of 17 months later.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $575,000 in 2017 to $1,860,000 in 2025, up about 223% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 28.8% of homes here in 2019, then 23.2% in 2020 and 20.6% in 2021. In those two years companies won a smaller share, not a larger one.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 34.6% in 2025, the highest of the period — above its 2019 level of 28.8%.
No company bought and resold a home in the Montauk school district within two years in 2026.
Companies bought 25.0% of the 12 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (3 of them).
2026 is not a complete year here. Filings reach the state months after closing, so 2026 runs only to February and its totals will keep rising. Its counts are not comparable with a full year; its medians are.
In 2025, 4 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 34.6% of the 104 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (36 of them).
In 2024, 1 home in the Montauk school district was resold by a company that had bought it within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 32.6% of the 89 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (29 of them).
In 2023, 2 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 33.3% of the 78 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (26 of them).
In 2022, 2 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 33.0% of the 109 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (36 of them).
In 2021, 2 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 20.6% of the 170 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (35 of them).
In 2020, 4 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 23.2% of the 164 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (38 of them).
No company bought and resold a home in the Montauk school district within two years in 2019.
Companies bought 28.8% of the 118 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (34 of them).
In 2018, 1 home in the Montauk school district was resold by a company that had bought it within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 24.1% of the 112 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (27 of them).
In 2017, 2 homes in the Montauk school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 19.4% of the 144 homes sold in the Montauk school district that year (28 of them).
Source: property transfers recorded with the county clerk, which cover every sale rather than only those listed for sale. Filings reach the state months after closing, so these figures run to February 2026 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and February 2026, 242 homes in the Montauk school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 26 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
82% of them recorded no price at all, so they appear in no market statistic, no listing history and no sold comparable. They are counted here because the transfer itself is filed with the county clerk, whether or not money changed hands.
Counted from the reason recorded on each transfer with the county clerk, not from the price. Transfers filed only to add or remove a name on the deed are excluded — those are paperwork, not a change of owner. Where a filing gives no reason it is not counted, so these are minimum counts rather than a complete rate, and they run to February 2026.
Of the 22 homes for sale in Montauk today, 10 are now asking less than they originally asked — 45.5%, against 35.3% across Suffolk. 1 seller has raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
10 of the 21 homes that sold in Montauk over the last twelve settled months had cut their price before they sold, against 5 of 15 over the same twelve months a year earlier. At these volumes the two years are too few sales apart to call a direction — the counts are exact, the trend is not yet one.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 11 Montauk homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 95.6% of their asking price in a median of 95 days. The 10 that did reduce achieved 79.6% of what they first asked, after 163 days.
Homes that never reduced and homes that did are different homes, priced differently from the start — these figures describe what each group did, not what a reduction causes. How any individual home performs depends on condition, layout, its position within Montauk and how it shows, none of which a market median can capture.
Measured from the OneKey MLS feed, updated daily. A home counts as reduced when its current asking price is below the price it was first listed at — not against an estimate or against other homes. The for-sale figures describe homes available today; the sold figures describe closed sales between September 2025 and August 2026.
What This Means for Sellers
Montauk reads as a Hot Seller's Market: about 1.3 months of condo supply, and homes sold in a median of 158 days over the past 12 months. Limited local sales data, and only 1 home for sale. One more listing would make this about 2.7 months, a Seller's Market. If you're considering selling, this market rewards strategic pricing — not overpricing. A properly positioned listing will attract qualified buyers and maximize your net proceeds.
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers in Montauk should be prepared to act quickly and come with strong offers. Pre-approval is essential, and buyers are generally better served retaining their own real estate attorney early to review the negotiation and contract. Expect competition, but don't overpay — there's a difference between being competitive and being reckless.
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The listings that did not sell asked a median of $2,388,000 — 127% above the $1,050,000 median of the homes that closed. Counted over the trailing twelve months: every listing that closed, expired, was withdrawn or was terminated. Listings still active or under contract are not counted on either side. If the feed does not retain every withdrawn listing, the real figure is higher than the one shown, never lower.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 24, 2025 through September 24, 2026.
Flood informationMontauk: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11954: $1,200 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $2,080 (97 policies); coastal high-risk V zones $1,410 (12 policies, small sample); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $960 (334 policies).
Cost trend, ZIP 11954
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In ZIP 11954, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,160, 3% lower than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,200). Based on 114 and 121 policies.
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Flood data for Suffolk County: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates. Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Montauk
Montauk is one of Suffolk's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11954 zip code, the community is served by the Montauk Union Free School District.
With a median condo sale price of $815,000 and a median recorded property tax of $1,900 a year across condo sales in ZIP 11954 (Montauk mailing area), Montauk pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 176 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Montauk's housing splits across ownership forms — coops, single-family homes — and the differences go well beyond price. Day to day, apartment ownership trades yard work and building upkeep for a monthly charge and house rules; a house trades the monthly charge for full control — and full responsibility. Coops are the dominant apartment form in Montauk — board approval and building-set financial requirements are part of most apartment purchases here.
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Is Montauk a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Montauk to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 176 min. Peak express service, station parking and walk-to-station distance vary by address, and those three factors decide what a commute actually looks like day to day.
What are property tax trends in Montauk, NY?
Montauk homeowners pay a median of approximately $1,900 a year in property taxes — the median of the tax figures actually recorded on homes sold here, not an estimate. The bill funds school-district, county, town, and special-district services. Taxes are assessed parcel by parcel, so two similar homes on the same street can carry very different bills — confirm the actual assessment on a specific address before relying on it.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Montauk?
The condo market in ZIP 11954 (Montauk mailing area) is currently a Hot Seller's Market (a thin reading: limited local sales data, only 1 home for sale), with homes selling in about 158 days. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Montauk different from other Suffolk communities?
Montauk is a long-established community served by the Montauk Union Free School District. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Montauk?
School district boundaries in Montauk often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Montauk walkable for everyday living?
Montauk has a Walk Score of 17/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Montauk. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 176 min.
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Montauk Sections
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Official boundary: Suffolk County filed subdivision maps
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Schools in Montauk, NY
Montauk is served by the Montauk Union Free School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Montauk mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- Montauk School
- Middle
- Montauk School
- High
- East Hampton High School
These are the schools recorded on homes sold in this district over the last 12 months — the district may also serve neighbouring communities. Zones can change and run street by street — we confirm the exact assignment for any home before you offer.
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School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Montauk mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in Montauk, NY
22 active listings currently on the market in Montauk. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
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Active 112d
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Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 24, 2026 5:15 am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 bd / 1 ba | 485 | — | Sign in to view | — | 30d | |
| Co-op | — / 1 ba | 440 | — | Sign in to view | — | 120d | |
| Traditional | 4 bd / 4 ba | 2,488 | — | Sign in to view | — | 130d | |
| Garden | 1 bd / 1 ba | 550 | — | Sign in to view | — | 88d | |
| Other | 1 bd / 2 ba | 639 | — | Sign in to view | — | 95d | |
| Contemporary | 3 bd / 3 ba | 2,136 | — | Sign in to view | — | 61d | |
| Contemporary | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,650 | — | Sign in to view | — | 223d | |
| Ranch | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,100 | — | Sign in to view | — | 195d | |
| Condo | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,550 | — | Sign in to view | — | 231d | |
| Split Level | 5 bd / 3 ba | 2,718 | — | Sign in to view | — | 151d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Montauk closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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Expert answers to the most common questions about buying and selling in Montauk.
Is Montauk a good place to buy a home, and who is it right for?
What are property taxes like in Montauk, and can they be lowered?
What is the LIRR commute from Montauk to Manhattan?
How are the schools in Montauk?
Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Montauk?
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Why can two Montauk homes with similar prices have very different tax bills?
How does Montauk's effective tax rate compare with the Suffolk County average?
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Joseph DeVito is a New York Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker and a New York attorney. He does not act as both broker and attorney on the same transaction: here he acts as a real estate broker only, and he is not your attorney. Real estate services provided through Keller Williams Realty Greater Nassau are not legal representation. Everything on this site is general information for educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, it creates no attorney-client relationship, and it should not be relied on as legal advice — for advice about your own situation, consult your own attorney.
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How Montauk Fits Into the Suffolk County Market
Montauk’s median sale price of about $815K sits about 18% above the Suffolk County median of about $690K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Suffolk County reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in Montauk.
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Other Suffolk communities whose current median sale price sits closest to Montauk's — a practical way to see what the same budget buys elsewhere.
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