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Moving to Head of the Harbor, NY
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About Head of the Harbor
Head of the Harbor is an incorporated village in the Town of Smithtown (2022 Census Bureau estimate: 1,481 residents, per Wikipedia) at the head of Stony Brook Harbor. It is a quiet, wooded waterfront community of single-family homes, with historic properties along Moriches Road and beach access on the harbor.
Home prices in Head of the Harbor
Home prices in Head of the Harbor vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Head of the Harbor
- Cordwood Beach (Cordwood Path Beach) — beach on Stony Brook Harbor (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Stony Brook Harbor waterfront.
- Nature Conservancy natural areas — two natural areas for public use maintained by The Nature Conservancy (per the NYS Dept. of State waterfront plan for Head of the Harbor/Nissequogue).
- Historic homes along Moriches Road.
- Nearby Stony Brook village — shops and the Three Village Inn, just east in Brookhaven town.
Commuting from Head of the Harbor
- No station in the village; nearest LIRR are St. James or Smithtown stations (Port Jefferson Branch).
Head of the Harbor FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Head of the Harbor, NY?
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No station in the village; nearest LIRR are St. James or Smithtown stations (Port Jefferson Branch).
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New York State Education Department.