Peconic is a hamlet in the town of Southold, in Suffolk County, on Long Island, New York. Peconic has a population of roughly 683 and is in the 11958 zip code. The hamlet of Peconic has a total area of 3.5 square miles. The name Peconic Bay is derived from the name given to the area by Native Americans meaning “nut trees”. Originally called “Hermitage” by early settlers, the name for the town was later changed to Peconic.
During the 1800’s and early 1900’s, the area was home to the Peconic School, an artists colony led by such painters as Edward August Bell, Henry Prellwitz, Edith Mitchill Prellwitz, and Benjamin Rutherford Fitz. Long Island has long been a favorite spot for artist to paint, display, and sell their work. Children in the hamlet of Peconic attend schools in either Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District or Southold Union Free School District. Southold is one of ten towns which comprise Suffolk County. Southold lies at the northeastern tip of the county on the North Fork of Long Island. Southold and has a population of about 2,1968. Within the town of Southold is a hamlet by the same name which was settled in 1640. Southold has a total area of a little more than 404 square miles of which 351 square miles is water. Southold has approximately 163 miles of shoreline.
Peconic is largely a community of single-family homes but lots are also available on which to build your custom home. The average listing price for a lot in Peconic is around $3,503,197 but the price can go as high as $14,999,988. The average listing price for a single-family home in Peconic is near $1,130,408 but prices have been known to go as high as $3,20,000.
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Prestigious & Award winning, Osprey's Dominion Vineyard & Winery! Ideally located in the heart of the North Fork wine county with optimal exposure on Main Road in Peconi...
Established Turn Key Wholesale Greenhouse Business. Sale includes both properties: 2.8 acres at 34695 County Road 48, Peconic and 6.0 acres at 36400 County Road 48, Peco...
Chic waterfront cottage boasting open water views and natural light throughout, including hardwood floors and wood burning fireplace. This ever so charming seasonal 2-3 ...
Come see this freshly-renovated Peconic home on a shady half acre near beaches, wineries, and farms! It features a brand new gigantic quartz and stainless steel kitchen,...
Ranch Located in the Heart of Wine Country, Close to Water, Quiet, Private Block, Come Make This House Your Own!
Great 2Br 1Ba home on .35 acres. Beautiful location adjacent to the lighted tennis courts, playground and basseball fields. A short five minutes to Goldsmith's Inlet.
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