2729 Shore Drive, Merrick, NY 11566

$1,189,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · built 1957 · MLS# 1062840 · Active

Opportunity Knocks! Welcome to this stunning South Merrick waterfront split, offering a contemporary vibe with an open, airy layout and soaring vaulted ceilings. This sun-drenched home combines modern comfort with casual elegance, featuring an updated eat-in kitchen, cozy den with fireplace, and a bright four-season room perfect for year-round enjoyment. Step outside to your own private oasis—beautifully landscaped grounds with multiple decks, a tranquil koi pond, and deep-water docking just minutes to the open bay. Ideal for the boating or fishing enthusiast, this property truly captures the best of coastal…

Single-family homes in the Merrick Union Free School District sold for a median of $940,000 (typically $765,000–$1,115,000) across 153 recorded sales between Oct 9, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 8.7% on the 12 months before. This home's $1,189,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the Merrick Union Free School District.

ZIP 11566 has about 2.4 months of single family inventory — seller's market. Demand is outpacing supply, so homes sell quickly with firm pricing and limited room to negotiate.

At about $21,490 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 26% above the $17,000 typical for Merrick Union Free School District. Nassau assessments run on a multi-year cycle, so the assessed value behind this bill can lag what the home actually sells for today. A sale does not automatically reset it, and exemptions such as STAR, Senior or Veteran move the number as well — a new owner's bill is often not the same as the seller's.

OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax