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Moving to Shelter Island Heights, CT
$1,157,200Median home value
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About Shelter Island Heights
Shelter Island Heights is a historic hamlet on the north end of Shelter Island, known for its Victorian summer cottages in the Shelter Island Heights Historic District. Reached only by ferry, it is a classic second-home enclave with water views in every direction. The year-round population is small; summer brings the island to life.
Home prices in Shelter Island Heights
The median home value in Shelter Island Heights is $1,157,200.
Top places in Shelter Island Heights
- Shelter Island Heights Historic District — Victorian-era summer cottages around the harbor.
- North Ferry — car ferry to Greenport on the North Fork.
- Dering Harbor village — quiet waterfront village, adjacent to the south.
- Crescent Beach — town beach on the island's south shore.
- Shelter Island Country Club — nine-hole golf course with harbor views.
Commuting from Shelter Island Heights
- No rail; the island is reached by the North Ferry (to Greenport) and South Ferry (to North Haven).
- Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) is about 1 hour 30 minutes including ferry time.
- Route 114 runs the length of the island.
Shelter Island Heights FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Shelter Island Heights, CT?
The median home value in Shelter Island Heights is $1,157,200. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Shelter Island Heights, CT?
No rail; the island is reached by the North Ferry (to Greenport) and South Ferry (to North Haven).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.