07/11/2018
The Canals: Venice of Long Beach has an interesting past and a promising future.
Nestled In the north eastern part of Long Beach are four canals named after pro golfers from 1920's. 1. Sarazen 2. Ouinet 3. Hagen 4. Bob Jones.
Built by Long Beach's founder William Reynolds, he used his own money along with his wealthy friends Otto Kahn, Cornelius Vanderbuilt and Payne Whitney to build up interest in his Lido Golf Course. Reynold's vision was to turn Long Beach into the future Venice.
Why the canals? In contrast to the south side of Long Beach this neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. On early weekend mornings you will see neighbors riding bicycles or pulling wagons to the beach. Walk to the supermarket, pharmacy, bagel store, kosher deli, Bungalow Restaurant and more. One of the great attractions for children (and maybe adults) is the Clark Street playground and waterpark on the open bay. Easy access to Manhattan, Kennedy Airport, Fire Island and other points by car, train and boat.
Current market values for waterfront homes in the canals range from $678,000 to $1,558,000. Depending on whether the home is located on the exclusive open bay or on a canal. Location on a canal makes a difference as well, for example canal in front of home or located behind property. You must also take into consideration if you will need to pass under a bridge to reach the open bay. Homes not waterfront range from $550,000 to $819,000.
We are presenting two waterfront homes in the Venice of Long Beach 58 Curley and 101 Curley.
Rhoda Sweet, Associate Broker Paul Gold Real Estate, Inc. 516 316-2681
Bonnie Miller, Associate Broker Paul Gold Real Estate, Inc. 516 523-7029
