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Moving to Dering Harbor, NY
$3,047,500Median listing price
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About Dering Harbor
Dering Harbor is a tiny incorporated village on Shelter Island's northwest shore in the Town of Shelter Island — one of New York's smallest municipalities, with a year-round population in the dozens. It is an entirely residential waterfront enclave around a sheltered harbor, known for historic summer cottages and deep quiet.
Home prices in Dering Harbor
The median listing price in Dering Harbor is $3,047,500.
Top places in Dering Harbor
- Dering Harbor waterfront — the sheltered harbor and historic cottages (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Shelter Island Heights — the neighboring historic hilltop hamlet.
- Mashomack Preserve — the Nature Conservancy's 2,039-acre preserve, a short drive away.
- Crescent Beach and Wades Beach — the island's signature beaches.
Commuting from Dering Harbor
- No direct rail service. Access is via Shelter Island's North Ferry (to Greenport) or South Ferry (to North Haven), then driving or LIRR (per ferry and MTA information, read September 25, 2026).
- Typical rail leg: Greenport–Penn Station approximately 2h47–3h26, usually with one transfer at Ronkonkoma (researched September 25, 2026); total door-to-door adds ferry crossings and drives.
- Approximate total travel to Midtown Manhattan: ~3h15–4h+ depending on ferry schedules and season.
Dering Harbor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Dering Harbor, NY?
The median listing price in Dering Harbor is $3,047,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Dering Harbor, NY?
No direct rail service. Access is via Shelter Island's North Ferry (to Greenport) or South Ferry (to North Haven), then driving or LIRR (per ferry and MTA information, read September 25, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.