The Greens at Half Hollow, Melville, NY continues to be one of more desirable and popular Above-55 Developments on Long Island.  It’s easy to see why!  Everyone talks about the gorgeous Clubhouse, the beautiful grounds, the variety of housing available and the Lifestyle.  The residents enjoy the many activities available and there is a real sense of community.

But there’s a more practical reason to consider The Greens also.  The property taxes.  After looking at some of the homes for sale in other upscale developments – The Greens is a real bargain!  Compare the taxes for these 3 similar priced homes – each listed around $1,600,000 - Hamlet Estates, Jericho:  $28,528;  The Links at North Hills:  $26,675;   The Greens, Melville:  $7,654.  That says it all…

My 3rd Quarter, 2009 Housing Market Update for The Greens, Melville shows more sales activity than in the same quarter last year.  Prices are down some – but are generally strong.   Inventory numbers are up slightly from the Spring.

Any Questions or Want More Information?  Buying or Selling – Contact Cheryl Grossman at 631-223-8549 or TheGreens@CherylGrossman.com.  For a Quick Link to Homes For Sale in The Greens go to www.LIagent.com.

The Greens at Half Hollow, Melville, NY has a variety of housing choices.  There are 2 Condo Models with slight variations in the upper and lower floor plans; 2 Townhouses and 3 Villa models.  There are basements in some of the townhouses and villas.

The Condos:  The Caspian and The Cordova - upper and lower units.

The Townhouses (in groups of 4):  The Medici - the inner units and The Mirasol - the larger corner units.

The Villas ( semi-attached): The Florenza (2-story, with Master on Main Level); The Valencia (2-story) and The Viscaya (Ranch).

Buying or Selling in The Greens? For More Information or to Arrange An Appointment, Contact Cheryl Grossman – 631-223-8549 or TheGreens@CherylGrossman.com.

The Greens of Half Hollow located in Melville, NY is one of the most desirable and popular Above-55 Developments on Long Island.  The chart below shows the number of homes – sorted by model – on the market now.  If you’re not sure which model at The Greens best suits your needs check out the Floor Plans -Condos, Townhouses and The Villas.

The chart below below shows the number of homes available and the price range for each model.  Please call me if you would like to view any of these homes – Cheryl Grossman at 631-493-0542 or cheryl@LIagent.com.

The Greens Housing Market Report, March 31-April 4, 2009 The Greens Housing Market Report, March 31-April 4, 2009, March 31 to April 4, 2009 breaks down the number of homes available and under contract by model.  A Valencia on Altessa Blvd. closed this week.   A comprehensive 1^st Quarter, 2009 Market Report for The Greens will be posted this week.

For more information please contact me at cheryl@liagent.com.  Visit my website to search for homes for sale in The Greens

The Greens at Half Hollow Weekly Market Report for March 22-28, 2009  breaks down the number of homes available and under contract by model.  A Viscaya on Altessa Blvd. went into contract this week.  A comprehensive 1^st Quarter, 2009 Market Report will be posted next week.

This is the first of weekly reports for The Greens of Half Hollow, Melville, NY that will be posted on my blog.  A 1st Quarter, 2009 Report will be posted early April.  Data from both the LI Multiple Listing Service and deed recordings will be used for these reports.  The Greens Weekly Market Report March 15-21, 2009

Please contact me at Cheryl@LIagent.com with any questions or for more information.

I’ve had many inquiries about Senior Housing in the Town of Huntington.  We have a variety of housing choices - including condos, townhomes and villas.  Stone Ridge in Dix Hills, The Greens and The Coves in Melville are popular developments.  Contact Cheryl at 631-549-1993 or email:  cheryl@liagent.com for up-to-date availability of homes in these and other Senior Developments. 

The most desirable over-55 community on Long Island is “The Greens” – located in Melville near LIE, exit 50 or NSP, exit 41.  Residents of The Greens probably are unaware of its tumultuous history and how hard their nearby neighbors fought to see this development come to pass. (I flew back from Colorado during my summer vacation one year to speak at the Huntington Town Board Hearing before the vote to approve or disapprove the plans took place. After spending years with the local civic association fighting for this development, I wasn’t about to sit on the sidelines and not see the end result!) The success of The Greens is a tribute to all who believed that this was the right plan, at the right time, for our community.

Gated communities have become popular on Long Island during the last few years as a growing number of local homebuyers are embracing the aura, amenities and security that such communities offer.  With their gatehouse guards or electronic security devices, tennis courts, swimming pools, clubhouse facilities and, in some instances, golf courses, these enclaves have helped redefine housing developments as "lifestyle communities."

There are many types – some for 55 and above, others for all ages.  Prices are varied also.  They range from the modest condominium “flat” to the utmost in luxury and “Country Club Living” – featuring large single-family homes. Lot sizes for homes in gated communities are usually smaller than comparably priced homes located outside the gates.  To offset the lack of “elbow room” between the homes, gated communities generally include common areas, such as parks, walking trails and playgrounds.

Some of the gated communities in the Dix Hills/Melville area are:  The Greens at Half Hollow (55 & above), Country Pointe at Dix Hills, The Legends at Half Hollow,  Sweet Hollow Farms in Melville, Northgate Condominiums, The Villas,  Alley Pond Estates and for rentals: Avalon Bay in Melville. 

Families with young children are also attracted to these developments. The sense of privacy and security along with the amenities of a clubhouse, swimming and tennis – without the maintenance – are just what some busy parents desire.

When asked most residents say that what initially attracted them to this type of development was the ability to come and go as they please without worrying about the upkeep or security of their home.Retirees and empty-nesters say they are drawn to the developments’ lifestyle, which enables them to take vacations without worrying about the safety of their home or its maintenance – while also providing them with an active social life.  For many people of retirement age, the gated communities provide a way to stay near their family on Long Island – instead of moving to Phoenix, Florida or North Carolina!