East Quogue: Quiet area with beachfront homes draws buyers
Like many of the roads in the Shinnecock Shores area of East Quogue, Barracuda Road houses a small beach at its southernmost point. Credit: John Roca
THE SCOOP In search of a quiet and unassuming beach community? East Quogue might be the one.
"East Quogue is unique," said Lauren Spiegel, a real estate agent for Douglas Elliman and lifelong resident of the community. "It's off the beaten path, but it's a beach community."
The main road — Dune Road — runs through many communities along the southern end of the barrier island, tying them together. Public beaches in East Quogue include Hot Dog Beach and Dolphin Beach, but residents have access to all town beaches, including Southampton.
East Quogue's small downtown area centers around Montauk Highway. Credit: John Roca
Spiegel said the small-town vibe is felt when grabbing a bagel before heading to the beach and at the farm stands along the roads — meeting at Dockers Marina and Restaurant for food, drinks, and music and to gawk at the sunsets.
"It's quiet, and you get a lot for your money," she said.
The community's park, East Quogue Village Green, is the first American Green Zone Alliance park on the East Coast, meaning there are zero emissions from maintenance work, and low noise pollution.
East Quogue Village Green has the distinction of being the first American Green Zone Alliance park on the East Coast. Credit: John Roca
Like most Long Island communities, East Quogue was bought from Native Americans by a white settler, John Ogden, and remained farmland until 1844, when railroad service to Riverhead brought summer visitors who stayed in boardinghouses along the roads.
Home prices can run from a rare $339,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage to nearly $10 million for an oceanfront mansion. Annual rentals are scarce, with most being summer rentals in the $5,000 to $20,000 range.
Homes along Barracuda Road in East Quogue. Credit: John Roca
SALE PRICES Between July 31, 2024, and July 30, 2025, there were 95 home sales with a median sale price of $989,000, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 71 home sales with a median sale price of $1.04 million.
CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are no condos or co-ops on the market.
OTHER STATS
Population 5,871
Median age 53.2
Median home value $970,000
Monthly LIRR ticket from Westhampton $468
School districts, graduation rates Hampton Bays (93%), Westhampton Beach (94%)
Libraries Hampton Bays, Riverhead, Quogue or Westhampton
Transit N/A
Sources: 2023 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov, Suffolk County Transit
ON THE MARKET
$5.25 million
This $5.25 million East Quogue property has two cottages on the ocean. Credit: Rise Media
This property has two adjacent cottages on 75 feet of oceanfront, and both have been designer-renovated. The bayfront cottage has three beds, two baths and deck with ocean view. The oceanfront cottage is one-bed, 1½-bath home with a loft. The property is near Hot Dog Beach. Taxes are $67,601. Lauren Spiegel, Douglas Elliman, 631-433-7831.
$1.9 million
This $1.9 million East Quogue home backs up to a protected wildlife refuge. Credit: Bobby Alan Photos
This large four-bedroom, 4½-bathroom house has a tennis court and backs onto a protected wildlife refuge. A bank of sliding glass doors leads to the backyard and pool. Built in 1997, the home has two en-suites, a fireplace and renovated bathrooms and kitchen. Taxes are $5,339. Rod Cummings, Saunders & Associates, 917-692-7159.
$699,000
This $699,000 East Quogue home has three bedrooms. Credit: Shawn May Photography
Built in 1971, the three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch home has over half an acre of landscaped and fenced property with a patio, a detached two-car garage and full basement with laundry area. Taxes are $5,536. Michael Graziose, Redfin Real Estate, 516-318-2707.
RECENTLY SOLD
$2.625 million
Chardonnay Drive
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Built 2007
Lot size 1 acre
Taxes $18,662
+/- List price +$125,100
Days on market 115
$1.5 million
Corbett Drive
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 4
Built 2005
Lot size 1.24 acre
Taxes $15,008
+/- List price -$199,000
Days on market 470
$555,000
Walker Avenue
Style Cottage
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Built 1944
Lot size 0.26 acre
Taxes $6,007
+/- List price +$5,001
Days on market 60
ON ONEKEY MLS
Number of listings 35
Price range $339,000 to $9.9 million
Tax range $4,670 to $99,880
