2959 Shore Drive, Merrick, NY 11566

$1,750,000 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 3,432 sq ft · built 1962 · MLS# 990032 · Active

Experience the pinnacle of waterfront living at this spectacular Bayfront residence in the heart of Merrick Estates. Perfectly positioned along the bay, 2959 Shore Road offers an extraordinary lifestyle defined by panoramic water views, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and exceptional boating amenities. Set on a prime waterfront parcel, this meticulously maintained high ranch boasts approximately 3,400 square feet of living space, featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The home’s thoughtful layout is designed for both everyday comfort and elevated entertaining. For boating enthusiasts, this property is unmatched, offering a 65-foot…

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 $1,750,000 list price sits in the luxury single-family tier for the Merrick Union Free School District.

ZIP 11566 has about 2.5 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 $27,695 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 63% 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