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About Baxter Estates
Baxter Estates is a village on the Cow Neck Peninsula in the Town of North Hempstead, considered part of the Greater Port Washington area. With 991 residents at the 2020 census, it is a small, quiet, residential village recognized as a Tree City USA, with a village beach on Manhasset Bay and a classic North Shore commuter-suburb feel.
Home prices in Baxter Estates
Home prices in Baxter Estates vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Baxter Estates
- Baxter Estates Beach — village beach on Manhasset Bay (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The village's tree-lined residential streets (Tree City USA).
- Nearby Port Washington Town Dock and waterfront (adjacent).
- Nearby Sands Point Preserve (adjacent village).
- Nearby Manhasset's Miracle Mile shopping (short drive).
Commuting from Baxter Estates
- No in-village LIRR station; the nearest is Port Washington (Port Washington Branch terminus), minutes away (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday trip to Penn Station from Port Washington: approximately 45–55 minutes (approximate; direct electric trains).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~35–50 minutes (approximate; longer with traffic).
Schools in Baxter Estates
Public schools: Port Washington Union Free School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Baxter Estates FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baxter Estates, NY?
Home prices in Baxter Estates vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Baxter Estates, NY?
No in-village LIRR station; the nearest is Port Washington (Port Washington Branch terminus), minutes away (per MTA station listings, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Baxter Estates, NY?
Baxter Estates is served by Port Washington Union Free School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.