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Beautiful Orient is an hamlet of bucolic landscapes with farmland, salt marshes, and exquisite beaches. A civil war monument near the causeway marks the entrance to Orient. Although “Orient” and “Orient Point” are used interchangeably, “Orient” refers to the hamlet, and “Orient Point” refers to a physical location at the end of the North Fork of Long Island, which is located within the hamlet of Orient. Orient Point has a population of roughly 743 residents. Orient is the easternmost hamlet on Long Island’s beautiful North Fork. Orient has a total square area of a little over six square miles with one square mile of that being water. The Orient has warm humid summers since the climate borders on humid continental and humid subtropical. The winters are cold and damp, however, the average temperature in the summer is a near-perfect 74 degrees.
The Algonquin tribe of Native American Indians named the area “Poquatuck”. Later, European settlers named the area Oyster Ponds because of the abundance of oyster beds in area waters. In the 17th century, Orient was settled by five families whose surnames still exist exist in local families. Benedict Arnold and local Tories use the Orient as a base of operation during the American Revolution and conducted raids on Yankee strongholds in Connecticut. Orient’s summer population swells to over 1,000. There's no real center of commerce in Orient however the basics are easy to find with a post office, gas station, country store, ice cream parlor, and a few seasonal venues available. A greater variety of shopping venues can be found in nearby Greenport. Many local residents are employed at the United States Government's Department of Agriculture lab on Plum Island, a five minute boat ride from Orient Point. Some residents work in farming and commercial fishing, while others commute to the metropolitan area. Ferry service has been available to Orient Point for over a century. A vehicle/passenger ferry currently operates between Orient Point and New London Connecticut. Students in Orient attend schools in the highly regarded Oysterponds Public School District which functions more like a private school with small class sizes and personalized instruction.
Orient has a distinctly New England flavor. Many of the homes in the area have been built over the last three centuries. Many of the structures in Orient are included in the Orient Historic District and some vintage structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. Homes in Orient fall into one of three basic categories: settlement houses in the Federal Style, shingled summer cottages built at the turn of the century by the well-to-do, or suburban tract houses. Orient is largely a community of single-family homes however lots are also available on which to build your custom home. The average listing price for a lot in Orient is $1,416,454 the price can go up from there approaching $7,000,000. The average listing price for a single-family home is $1,315,942 and can go up to $3,295,000. Homes are in high demand in Orient.
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Latest Orient Homes and Condos for Sale
Rural Simplicity. 33 Acres Of Prime Waterfront Property On The Li Sound With Development Rights Intact. 425' Of Private Beach Is The Perfect Backdrop For Both Sunrise And...
- 2800190 MLS
Rare Opportunity! Extraordinary Water views and Sunsets Orient Sound Front Estate C1860's Main and guest home situated on 5 sound front acres, restored with modern day lu...
- 9 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 3220972 MLS
This spectacular home located on .67 acres with over 100+ feet of sprawling private beach on the LI Sound. This unique and chic property is a rare gem on the North Fork. ...
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3181925 MLS
Two single and separate business zoned properties located at the intersection of Main Rd and Village Lane, Orient. 22350 Main Rd is location of a third-generation family ...
- 3223185 MLS
The Orient Inn, operating as a successful 5-star B&B, is a restored Arts & Crafts residence backing onto 74-acres of farmland. This majestic home has original details, or...
- 7 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 3199553 MLS
New Construction Unique Contemporary over 4800 Sq. Ft. Gated Home in Orient By the Sea. Hop, Skip and Jump to the Beach. Invite Your Extended Family and Friends to Enjoy ...
- 5 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 3223788 MLS
Beautifully appointed Victorian in desired Orient By the Sea Private Beach Association. Stunning LI Sound views, private beach literally steps away, across the street! Fo...
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3229117 MLS
Located within a coveted private Sound front neighborhood in Orient, you will find this extraordinary water view home. This unique property is perfectly situated to take ...
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3234863 MLS
Prime Business or Residential zoned property, gateway to Orient Village, located at the corner of Village Ln. and Main Rd. Classic 19th C building with wrap around porch,...
- 3153799 MLS
Prime Business or Residential zoned property, gateway to Orient Village, located at the corner of Village Ln. and Main Rd. Classic 19th C building with wrap around porch,...
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 3153795 MLS
Sound view home in Petty's Bight at Orient. Private & serene mint condition, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. 20'x40' pool on shy 1-acre lot. Private walk-out sound beach just a sho...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3223749 MLS
In the heart of Orient's country setting rests this traditional 4 bed 2.5 bath home.Enter property via horseshoe d-way leading to large front porch which flows into invit...
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3200387 MLS
Orient Village half acre lot with waterviews and deeded sandy bay beach rights with BOH, Building & DEC permits in place. This village location is not in a FEMA flood zon...
- 3191430 MLS
Highly Desirable, Builder's Acre, Corner Parcel In Sought After Orient-By-The-Sea Community. One Of Only A Few Prime Parcels Left! Short Distance To Orient Point State ...
- 3092251 MLS
Lot For Sale In Coveted Orient By The Sea Beach Community. Has Board Of Health, Variance For Septic, Well, Need Building Permit. Not Cleared.
- 3236870 MLS
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