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Seaford is a South Shore hamlet in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, with its own Long Island Rail Road station, large county parks, local schools, community institutions and easy access to surrounding South Shore communities.
I'm John Cordeira, Broker/Owner of Cordeira Homes, and I've been helping Long Island buyers and sellers for more than 20 years. I work throughout Nassau and Suffolk County, including Seaford and the surrounding South Shore.
This guide is designed to help you explore more than just the real estate. You can learn about the parks, transportation, schools, shopping, dining and local resources that help give Seaford its character.
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Seaford combines residential neighborhoods with established commercial corridors along Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway. The area around the Seaford train station provides convenient access to local businesses and transportation, while many residential streets sit only a short distance away.
One of Seaford's biggest advantages is its access to outdoor space. Cedar Creek Park and Tackapausha Museum and Preserve give residents access to trails, sports facilities, recreation and nature without having to travel far from home.
Seaford also sits between two well-known South Shore communities. Massapequa is directly to the east, while Wantagh is to the west, giving residents easy access to additional restaurants, shopping, recreation and community resources.
Seaford has its own station on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch, making train service an important part of the community for commuters and anyone traveling west toward New York City.
Train schedules and service can change, so check the MTA website for current schedules, service information and parking details.
Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway are two of the main east-west roads through Seaford. The Southern State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway are also nearby, providing access to other parts of Nassau County, western Suffolk County and the parkway system.
Cedar Creek Park is a 259-acre Nassau County park located at 3340 Merrick Road.
The county lists amenities that include tennis, handball and basketball courts, athletic fields, walking and bicycling paths, picnic areas, a playground, a roller rink and an archery range.
Some facilities and reserved areas may require permits or fees, so it is worth checking the county's website before visiting.
The Tackapausha Museum and Preserve is an 84-acre preserve located at 2225 Washington Avenue.
The preserve includes approximately five miles of marked trails along with ponds, streams and natural habitat. The property also includes the Tackapausha Museum.
The Town of Hempstead operates additional neighborhood parks in the area, including Seamans Neck Park. Seaford's South Shore location also puts Jones Beach, the Wantagh Parkway recreation corridor and the waters of South Oyster Bay within relatively easy reach.
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The Seaford Historical Society operates the Seaford Historical Museum at 3890 Waverly Avenue.
The building was originally constructed as a school in 1893, later served as headquarters for the Seaford Fire Department and was dedicated as the museum on July 4, 1976.
The Seaford Public Library is located at 2234 Jackson Avenue and has served the community since 1957.
Seaford has a volunteer fire department, Chamber of Commerce and community organizations that participate in local programs and events.
Seaford's businesses are spread primarily along Merrick Road, Sunrise Highway and the streets surrounding the train station.
Residents also have quick access to neighboring Wantagh, Massapequa, Bellmore and other South Shore communities, which expands the number of restaurants, shops and services within a short drive.
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The Seaford Union Free School District includes Seaford Harbor School, Seaford Manor School, Seaford Middle School and Seaford Senior High School.
Important: A Seaford mailing address or 11783 ZIP code does not automatically guarantee that a property is located within the Seaford School District. Always verify the school district assigned to a specific property before making assumptions.
Where a property sits within Seaford can make a meaningful difference.
Proximity to the train station, Merrick Road, Sunrise Highway, parks, schools and the waterfront areas can all affect how a particular home fits your lifestyle.
I can help you compare homes one address at a time instead of treating every Seaford property as if it were the same.
If you already own a home here, you may be more interested in understanding its current market value.
Location, lot size, condition, improvements, school district, flood-zone considerations, recent comparable sales and current buyer demand can all influence value.
Selling a home successfully involves more than simply putting it on the MLS.
Pricing, preparation, photography, presentation, marketing, buyer feedback, offer evaluation and managing the transaction through closing all matter.
My Seaford seller guide explains the process and the factors I look at when positioning a property for the market.
Use these pages to explore Seaford in more detail:
Seaford is a hamlet on Long Island's South Shore in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County.
Yes. The Seaford station is located on the Long Island Rail Road's Babylon Branch.
Cedar Creek Park and Tackapausha Museum and Preserve are two of the best-known recreational areas in Seaford. The Town of Hempstead also operates smaller neighborhood parks.
Much of Seaford is served by the Seaford Union Free School District, but properties with a Seaford mailing address may be located in other school districts. Always verify the district for the individual property.
Yes. Seaford's South Shore location and proximity to the Wantagh State Parkway make Jones Beach and other waterfront recreation relatively accessible.
To see available properties, jump directly to the current Seaford homes for sale at the bottom of this guide.
I want these pages to become genuinely useful local resources, not another collection of generic real estate pages.
If there is a Seaford restaurant, business, park, event, organization, local tradition or community resource you think belongs here, let me know.
John Cordeira
Broker/Owner, Cordeira Homes
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