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Moving to Belle Terre, NY
$999,000Median listing price
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About Belle Terre
Belle Terre is a small incorporated village on a peninsula in the Town of Brookhaven, between Port Jefferson Harbor and Port Jefferson village, known for its private beach on Long Island Sound, mature trees, and quiet residential streets. It is one of the North Shore's most small villages, with housing almost entirely single-family on generous lots.
Home prices in Belle Terre
The median listing price in Belle Terre is $999,000.
Top places in Belle Terre
- Belle Terre's private Long Island Sound beach — residents-only waterfront.
- McAllister County Park ("Pirate's Cove") — adjacent Setauket shoreline park and trails.
- Port Jefferson Harbor — the neighboring village's working waterfront, ferry, and dining.
- Village parks and recreation — tennis, pickleball, and the community clubhouse area.
- The Port Jefferson Country Club — nearby golf.
Commuting from Belle Terre
- Nearest LIRR station: Port Jefferson (Port Jefferson Branch terminus), a short drive from the village; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
- Estimated weekday trip via Port Jefferson: approximately 1h40–2h to Penn Station (researched Port Jefferson anchor, September 25, 2026); verify against the current timetable.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1h15–2h depending on traffic.
Belle Terre FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Belle Terre, NY?
The median listing price in Belle Terre is $999,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Belle Terre, NY?
Nearest LIRR station: Port Jefferson (Port Jefferson Branch terminus), a short drive from the village; most Penn Station trips require a transfer (per MTA station pages, read September 25, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.