Living in Glen Cove
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Glen Cove, Nassau, NY 11542.
Condos: among live listings asking under $1.35M, median monthly common charges runs about $1,433 (6 listings). At $1.35M and above, the median climbs to $2,006 (6 listings).
Live MLS listing data for Glen Cove; medians refresh as inventory changes. Every building sets its own charges — confirm the specific building before you offer.
How far is Glen Cove from New York City by train?
From Glen Cove Station on the LIRR Oyster Bay Branch, scheduled weekday AM-peak service takes about 64 minutes to Penn Station, 66 minutes to Grand Central Madison, 67 minutes to Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn (MTA LIRR timetable data).
Is Glen Cove walkable?
Glen Cove has a Walk Score of 77 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Very Walkable", and a Transit Score of 31 out of 100.
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Glen Cove 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.
Glen Cove Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Glen Cove, Nassau, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 176 recorded closings in ZIP 11542 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.
Over the past 2 years, 11542's median sale price has been uneven, swinging between $390K and $960K from month to month — more a sign of a thin or mixed market than a steady, single-direction trend. Homes here have lately been going under contract in roughly 64 days.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 7, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 130 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, 83 homes in the Glen Cove school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $407,000 and resold for $620,000, a median of 8.7 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 +4.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $447,784 in 2017 to $825,000 in 2025, up about 84% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 16.4% of homes here in 2019, then 14.6% in 2020 and 10.9% in 2021. In the two years when buyers competed hardest, companies won a smaller share, not a larger one.
The resales that did happen in those years were the strongest of the period: the typical one in 2021 came in 72% above what the buyer had paid, against 47% across the years as a whole. Prices were rising underneath them while they held.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 15.6% in 2025 — around its pre-pandemic level, while the market cooled.
In 2025, 9 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $650,000 and resold for a median of $825,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 36% 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 +4.9%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 15.6% of the 180 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (28 of them).
In 2024, 8 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $580,000 and resold for a median of $725,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 47% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 9.6 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 +6.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 13% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 17.8% of the 191 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (34 of them).
In 2023, 10 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $411,000 and resold for a median of $715,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 46% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 6.4 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 +3.0%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 14.8% of the 236 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (35 of them).
In 2022, 5 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within two years — too few to quote a typical price from.
Companies bought 13.1% of the 267 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (35 of them).
In 2021, 15 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $320,000 and resold for a median of $549,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 72% 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 +12.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 10.9% of the 311 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (34 of them).
In 2020, 12 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $375,250 and resold for a median of $561,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 47% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 13 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 +5.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 14.6% of the 254 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (37 of them).
In 2019, 10 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $310,000 and resold for a median of $410,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 52% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.5 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 +0.0%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 10% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 16.4% of the 268 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (44 of them).
In 2018, 8 homes in the Glen Cove school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $412,000 and resold for a median of $575,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 32% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.4 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.
Companies bought 9.5% of the 262 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (25 of them).
In 2017, 6 homes in the Glen Cove 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 266 homes sold in the Glen Cove school district that year (25 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, 337 homes in the Glen Cove school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 20 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
81% 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 54 homes for sale in Glen Cove today, 23 are now asking less than they originally asked — 42.6%, against 35.4% across Nassau. 2 sellers have raised their asking price.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 175 homes that sold in Glen Cove over the last twelve settled months, 27.4% had cut their price before they sold — up from 24.3% 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.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 127 Glen Cove homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 100.9% of their asking price in a median of 26 days. The 48 that did reduce achieved 90.6% of what they first asked, after 100 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 Glen Cove 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
Glen Cove reads as a Seller's Market: about 3.6 months of single-family supply, and homes sold in a median of 37 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 Glen Cove 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.
The listings that did not sell asked a median of $1,214,000 — 52% above the $800,000 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 10, 2025 through September 10, 2026.
Flood informationGlen Cove: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11542: $1,090 a year (Aug 2026)
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: high-risk A zones $2,690 (39 policies); moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $730 (70 policies).
Cost trend, Nassau County
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Nassau County, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,600, 8% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,470). Based on 8,380 and 8,745 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 7 census tracts in Glen Cove (city):
Coastal flooding
- Relatively High 1
- Relatively Moderate 1
- Very Low 1
- No expected annual losses 4
Inland flooding (heavy rain, streams)
- Relatively Low 7
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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 Glen Cove
Glen Cove is one of Nassau's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11542 zip code, the community is served by the Glen Cove City School District.
With a median home price of $825,000 and a median recorded property tax of $12,000 annually, Glen Cove pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City. The commute to Manhattan averages approximately 64 min via the Long Island Rail Road.
Ownership here takes more than one form: coops selling at a median of $315K, condos selling at a median of $800K, single-family homes selling at a median of $825K — three genuinely different ways to live in Glen Cove. 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. 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 Glen Cove
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 Glen Cove a good place to live for commuters?
The LIRR connects Glen Cove to Penn Station and Grand Central Madison in approximately 64 min, and the neighborhood carries a transit score of 31/100. 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 Glen Cove, NY?
Glen Cove homeowners pay a median of approximately $12,000 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 Glen Cove?
Glen Cove is currently a Seller's Market, with homes selling in about 37 days. Prices have moved +2% 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 Glen Cove different from other Nassau communities?
Glen Cove is a long-established community served by the Glen Cove City 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 Glen Cove?
School district boundaries in Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove walkable for everyday living?
Glen Cove has a Walk Score of 77/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Glen Cove. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address; the LIRR provides Manhattan access in approximately 64 min.
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Schools in Glen Cove, NY
Glen Cove is served by the Glen Cove City School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Glen Cove mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
Individual school assignments in Glen Cove City School District are made street by street. Contact the district for building assignments, or ask us to confirm the zone for a specific address.
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Glen Cove Schools — Frequently Asked Questions
What school district serves Glen Cove?
Glen Cove is served by the Glen Cove City 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.
School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove, NY
55 active listings currently on the market in Glen Cove. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 170d
Garden
Active 90d
Colonial
Active 303d
Cape Cod
Active 43d
Other
Active 3d
Colonial
Active 45d
Cape Cod
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 10, 2026 7:45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,798 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d | |
| Hi Ranch | 4 bd / 4 ba | 2,229 | — | Sign in to view | — | 36d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,824 | — | Sign in to view | — | 19d | |
| Other | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,995 | — | Sign in to view | — | 18d | |
| Exp Cape | 5 bd / 3 ba | 1,831 | — | Sign in to view | — | 29d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 1,717 | — | Sign in to view | — | 19d | |
| Hi Ranch | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,349 | — | Sign in to view | — | 20d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 3,263 | — | Sign in to view | — | 14d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 1 ba | 946 | — | Sign in to view | — | 35d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 2,094 | — | Sign in to view | — | 39d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 1 ba | 1,517 | — | Sign in to view | — | 9d | |
| Cape Cod | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,395 | — | Sign in to view | — | 40d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Glen Cove 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 Glen Cove.
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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 Glen Cove Fits Into the Nassau County Market
Glen Cove’s median sale price of about $825K sits roughly in line with 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 Glen Cove.
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