Living in Freeport
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Freeport, Nassau, NY 11520.
How far is Freeport from New York City by train?
From Freeport Station on the LIRR Babylon Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 37 minutes to Penn Station, 40 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 41 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Freeport walkable?
Freeport has a Walk Score of 83 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 32 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Freeport 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.
Freeport Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Freeport, Nassau, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 283 recorded closings in ZIP 11520 between Sep 12, 2025 and Sep 12, 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.
Over the past 2 years, Freeport's market has held broadly steady — the median sale price has hovered around $634K, ranging from $495K to $725K month to month, with no sustained directional trend. Recently, homes have been selling in about 49 days.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 10, 2025 through October 1, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 162 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 9 years of county-clerk records, 430 homes in the Freeport school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $270,852 and resold for $452,500, a median of 8.9 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 +4.6%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $390,000 in 2017 to $720,000 in 2025, up about 85% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 21.7% of homes here in 2019, then 18.5% in 2020 and 10.1% in 2021 — the lowest share of the 9 years. In those two years companies won a smaller share, not a larger one. The number bought and resold within two years fell with it, from 69 in 2019 to 45 in 2021.
The resales that did happen in those years were the strongest of the period: the typical one in 2021 came in 89% above what the buyer had paid, against 73% across the years as a whole.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 21.5% in 2025 — around its 2019 level of 21.7%.
In 2025, 30 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $404,250 and resold for a median of $720,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 64% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 9.2 months earlier.
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 +5.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 3% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 21.5% of the 279 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (60 of them).
In 2024, 37 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $400,000 and resold for a median of $620,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 71% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.1 months earlier.
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 +4.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 5% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 22.8% of the 302 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (69 of them).
In 2023, 42 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $353,000 and resold for a median of $590,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 60% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 10 months earlier.
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 +0.7%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 5% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 21.6% of the 329 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (71 of them).
In 2022, 24 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $338,100 and resold for a median of $610,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 80% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 9.0 months earlier.
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 +5.0%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 16.1% of the 361 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (58 of them).
In 2021, 45 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $285,000 and resold for a median of $545,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 89% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.8 months earlier.
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 +10.5%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 10.1% of the 456 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (46 of them).
In 2020, 69 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $268,000 and resold for a median of $450,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 72% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 11 months earlier.
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 +6.4%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 9% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 18.5% of the 439 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (81 of them).
In 2019, 69 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $250,000 and resold for a median of $405,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 61% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.3 months earlier.
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 +1.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 17% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 21.7% of the 530 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (115 of them).
In 2018, 74 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $226,000 and resold for a median of $400,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 74% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.3 months earlier.
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 +2.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 15% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 20.1% of the 537 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (108 of them).
In 2017, 40 homes in the Freeport school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $203,000 and resold for a median of $390,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 87% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.6 months earlier.
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 +6.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 5% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 20.8% of the 500 homes sold in the Freeport school district that year (104 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 December 2025 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and December 2025, 366 homes in the Freeport school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 14 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
86% 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 December 2025.
Of the 78 homes for sale in Freeport today, 22 are now asking less than they originally asked — 28.2%, against 35.3% across Nassau. 8 sellers have raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 286 homes that sold in Freeport over the last twelve settled months, 23.4% had cut their price before they sold — unchanged from 21.8% over the same twelve months a year earlier.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 219 Freeport homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 100.5% of their asking price in a median of 31 days. The 67 that did reduce achieved 93.5% of what they first asked, after 87 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 Freeport 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
Freeport reads as a Seller's Market: about 3.9 months of single-family supply, and homes sold in a median of 38 days over the past 12 months. 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 Freeport 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 $709,000 — 9% above the $650,000 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 12, 2025 through September 12, 2026.
Flood informationFreeport: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11520: $1,930 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $2,010 (2,157 policies); coastal high-risk V zones $3,570 (5 policies, small sample); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $1,200 (102 policies).
Cost trend, ZIP 11520
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In ZIP 11520, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,850, 4% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,770). Based on 600 and 629 policies.
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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 Freeport
Freeport is one of Nassau's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11520 zip code, the community is served by the Freeport Union Free School District.
With a median home price of $690,000 and a median recorded property tax of $11,900 annually, Freeport pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 37 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Ownership here takes more than one form: coops selling at a median of $262K, condos selling at a median of $595K, single-family homes selling at a median of $690K — three genuinely different ways to live in Freeport. In a coop or condo, the building handles the envelope — roof, heat, grounds — and your monthly maintenance or common charges fund it; in a house, those responsibilities (and that flexibility) are entirely yours. Both coop and condo buildings are active markets here — see the segment data above for how each is currently moving.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Freeport
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 Freeport a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Freeport to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 37 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 32/100. 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 Freeport, NY?
Freeport homeowners pay a median of approximately $11,900 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 Freeport?
Freeport is currently a Seller's Market, with homes selling in about 38 days. Prices have moved +8% 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 Freeport different from other Nassau communities?
Freeport is a long-established community served by the Freeport 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 Freeport?
School district boundaries in Freeport 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 Freeport walkable for everyday living?
Freeport has a Walk Score of 83/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Freeport. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 37 min.
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Schools in Freeport, NY
Freeport is served by the Freeport Union Free School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Freeport mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- Archer Street School Bayview Avenue School Caroline G Atkinson School Columbus Avenue School Leo F Giblyn School New Visions Elementary School
- Middle
- John W Dodd Middle School
- High
- Freeport 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.
Median home value is the New York State ORPS assessment-roll median for the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are the median recorded tax bill and that bill divided by the median sale price, across 196 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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School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Freeport 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 Freeport, NY
80 active listings currently on the market in Freeport. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
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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 12, 2026 2:00 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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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victorian | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,897 | — | Sign in to view | — | 0d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,545 | — | Sign in to view | — | 22d | |
| Co-op | 2 bd / 1 ba | 950 | — | Sign in to view | — | 21d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,081 | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Cape Cod | 5 bd / 2 ba | 1,630 | — | Sign in to view | — | 15d | |
| Split Level | 3 bd / 1 ba | 1,088 | — | Sign in to view | — | 18d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,218 | — | Sign in to view | — | 6d | |
| Split Level | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,395 | — | Sign in to view | — | 21d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,138 | — | Sign in to view | — | 5d | |
| Colonial | — | 1,850 | — | Sign in to view | — | 15d | |
| Cape Cod | 5 bd / 2 ba | 1,466 | — | Sign in to view | — | 70d | |
| Other | 1 bd / 1 ba | 622 | — | Sign in to view | — | 30d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Freeport closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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How Freeport Fits Into the Nassau County Market
Freeport’s median sale price of about $690K sits about 17% below the Nassau County median of about $830K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Nassau County reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in Freeport.
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