Living in Cold Spring Harbor
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk, NY 11724.
How far is Cold Spring Harbor from New York City by train?
From Cold Spring Harbor Station on the LIRR Port Jefferson Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 53 minutes to Penn Station, 55 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 57 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Cold Spring Harbor walkable?
Cold Spring Harbor has a Walk Score of 5 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 Cold Spring Harbor 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.
Cold Spring Harbor Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Cold Spring Harbor, Suffolk, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 38 recorded closings in ZIP 11724 between Sep 10, 2025 and Sep 10, 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.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 7, 2025 through September 18, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 68 recorded sales. Property tax values shown are algorithmic estimates calculated from official NY State ORPS / NYC Department of Finance assessment data aggregated by school district (Long Island) or ZIP code (NYC). These figures are an educational baseline and do not represent a guaranteed or binding tax bill. Actual taxes vary based on individual assessed value, applicable exemptions (STAR, Senior, Veteran), historical grievances, village overlays, and special district levies. Verify exact tax with the Nassau County Assessor / Suffolk County Comptroller / NYC Department of Finance before any financial commitment.
Across 8 years of county-clerk records, 25 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $950,000 and resold for $1,150,000, a median of 9.5 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. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.1%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $1,345,000 in 2017 to $1,125,000 in 2024, down about 16% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 8.6% of homes here in 2019, then 7.4% in 2020 and 9.4% in 2021. In the two years when buyers competed hardest, companies won a smaller share, not a larger one. The number bought and resold within two years fell with it, from 3 in 2019 to 2 in 2021.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 23.8% in 2024 — above its pre-pandemic level, while the market cooled.
No company bought and resold a home in the Cold Spring Harbor school district within two years in 2025.
Companies bought 13.9% of the 72 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (10 of them).
2025 is not a complete year here. Filings reach the state months after closing, so 2025 runs only to October and its totals will keep rising. Its counts are not comparable with a full year; its medians are.
In 2024, 4 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 23.8% of the 80 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (19 of them).
In 2023, 6 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 26.3% of the 95 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (25 of them).
In 2022, 2 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 18.1% of the 94 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (17 of them).
In 2021, 2 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 9.4% of the 171 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (16 of them).
In 2020, 2 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 7.4% of the 108 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (8 of them).
In 2019, 3 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 8.6% of the 105 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (9 of them).
In 2018, 5 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 7.2% of the 111 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (8 of them).
In 2017, 1 home in the Cold Spring Harbor school district was resold by a company that had bought it within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 9.7% of the 124 homes sold in the Cold Spring Harbor school district that year (12 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 October 2025 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and October 2025, 93 homes in the Cold Spring Harbor school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 10 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
87% 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 October 2025.
Of the 10 homes for sale in Cold Spring Harbor today, 4 are now asking less than they originally asked — 40.0%, against 34.9% across Suffolk.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 37 homes that sold in Cold Spring Harbor over the last twelve settled months, 21.6% had cut their price before they sold — down from 28.1% over the same twelve months a year earlier. The for-sale figure runs higher than the sold figure because homes that need a reduction stay on the market longer, so they build up among the listings still available while the completed sales are led by homes that sold without cutting.
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
Cold Spring Harbor is showing balanced conditions, which means pricing strategy is more important than ever. Overpriced homes will sit while correctly priced properties still move. This is where having an agent who understands both the legal and market dynamics becomes critical.
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers in Cold Spring Harbor have room to make measured decisions right now — neither side holds a decisive edge. Come pre-approved and ready to move on the right home, but you can generally negotiate on price and terms without the frenzy of a hot market.
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 10, 2025 through September 10, 2026.
Flood informationCold Spring Harbor: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11724: $860 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $860 (24 policies).
Cost trend, Suffolk County
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Suffolk County, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,410, 14% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,230). Based on 6,422 and 6,811 policies.
FEMA flood-loss ratings
FEMA's National Risk Index rates each census tract's expected yearly losses from flooding against every census tract in the country. For the 1 census tract in Cold Spring Harbor (Census-designated place):
Coastal flooding
- Relatively Moderate 1
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Moderate 1
Check a specific address
Look up the FEMA flood zone for any address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center · FloodSmart (FEMA).
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; ratings are FEMA's own labels from the National Risk Index (December 2025). 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 Cold Spring Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor is one of Suffolk's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11724 zip code, the community is served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.
With a median home price of $2,150,000 and a median recorded property tax of $26,800 annually, Cold Spring Harbor pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 53 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Cold Spring Harbor
Direct answers informed by 5,000+ closed transactions across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn — not the canned content you'd find on any listing portal.
Is Cold Spring Harbor a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Cold Spring Harbor to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 53 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 Cold Spring Harbor, NY?
Cold Spring Harbor homeowners pay a median of approximately $26,800 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 Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor is currently a Balanced Market, with homes selling in about 24 days. Prices have moved +15% year-over-year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Cold Spring Harbor different from other Suffolk communities?
Cold Spring Harbor is a long-established community served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central 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 Cold Spring Harbor?
School district boundaries in Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor walkable for everyday living?
Cold Spring Harbor has a Walk Score of 5/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Cold Spring Harbor. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 53 min.
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Schools in Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cold Spring Harbor is served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Cold Spring Harbor mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- Goosehill Primary Center Lloyd Harbor School West Side School
- High
- Cold Spring Harbor 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.
Typical value is the median recorded sale price in the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are the median recorded tax bill and that bill divided by the median sale price, across 70 recent sales carrying a reported tax figure — an observed cost ratio, not an official millage rate. District boundaries can cross town and postal lines, so always verify the district for a specific address.
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Cold Spring Harbor Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor is served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District. District boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so we confirm the district and attendance zone for a specific address before you make an offer.
What schools are zoned for Cold Spring Harbor?
Cold Spring Harbor is served by the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District, which records these schools on homes sold in the district — elementary: Goosehill Primary Center, Lloyd Harbor School, West Side School; high: Cold Spring Harbor High School. Districts with more than one school at a level assign students by street, so confirm a specific address before relying on it.
What high school do Cold Spring Harbor students attend?
Cold Spring Harbor students attend Cold Spring Harbor High School, part of the Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.
School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor, NY
10 active listings currently on the market in Cold Spring Harbor. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 2d
Contemporary
Active 85d
Ranch
Active 86d
Colonial
Active 122d
Colonial
Active 30d
Colonial
Active 23d
Estate
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 10, 2026 7:30 pm. 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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View All 10 Listings in Cold Spring HarborRecently Closed in Cold Spring Harbor
27 closed sales found. Recent transactions provide real-world context for current market values. For a full Comparative Market Analysis of your property, request a complimentary CMA.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate | 5 bd / 5 ba | 4,408 | — | Sign in to view | — | 0d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 3 ba | — | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Ranch | 5 bd / 3 ba | 3,043 | — | Sign in to view | — | 22d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 3,626 | — | Sign in to view | — | 16d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 4 ba | 2,930 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 2,091 | — | Sign in to view | — | 4d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | — | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Colonial | 6 bd / 8 ba | 10,000 | — | Sign in to view | — | 35d | |
| Traditional | 5 bd / 4 ba | — | — | Sign in to view | — | 28d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 3,604 | — | Sign in to view | — | 3d | |
| Colonial | 5 bd / 6 ba | 7,000 | — | Sign in to view | — | 18d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,925 | — | Sign in to view | — | 5d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Cold Spring Harbor 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 Cold Spring Harbor.
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Why work with Joseph DeVito to buy or sell in Cold Spring Harbor?
Are sellers cutting prices in Cold Spring Harbor?
What counts as a price reduction on this page?
Are price cuts in Cold Spring Harbor becoming more or less common?
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 Cold Spring Harbor Fits Into the Suffolk County Market
Cold Spring Harbor’s median sale price of about $2.15M sits about 212% above the Suffolk County median of about $689K. 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 Cold Spring Harbor.
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Joseph DeVito has been part of more than 5,000 closed transactions across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens, and Brooklyn. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, he reads a deal differently than most agents — and when the facts of your Cold Spring Harbor deal are in front of him, he knows the contract and title questions worth asking.
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