Suffolk County
Selling a home in Bay Shore, NY
Bay Shore is an unincorporated hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Islip along the Great South Bay in southwestern Suffolk. ZIP 11706 covers the main Bay Shore postal area and can include nearby places such as West Bay Shore that share a Bay Shore mailing address, so the postal label is wider than any single downtown block. Commercial life centers on Main Street and nearby corridors with Long Island Rail Road Bay Shore station service (Montauk Branch) and ferry access toward Fire Island seasonally. Housing ranges from older bay-side and village-edge homes to midcentury subdivisions farther inland. A Bay Shore mailing address or 11706 ZIP does not by itself establish which hamlet or school district applies, nor the tax lot or permit file. Sellers should confirm those records against the property file before they publish a listing.
Market context
3-month median sale price $650,718 for ZIP 11706 ending August 2026 (+5.4% YoY), based on 94 homes sold in August 2026. Median days on market for that period was 34.
Live ZIP-level median: $650,000 across 1 covered ZIP (period ending 2026-05-31).
Source: Redfin Data Center ZIP-code market tracker (3-month median sale price by ZIP, ending August 2026) · updated 2026-08-31
What you could save
Illustrative arithmetic only: on a $650,718 sale, the difference between a hypothetical adjustable 5% alternative fee and a 2% fee is $19,522. This is not a statement of a typical or required commission, and actual fees, services, costs, and proceeds vary.
Run your own numbers →Closing in Suffolk County
New York residential closings commonly involve attorneys. Town of Islip, village, title, and filing records can differ for properties that share a Bay Shore mailing address, including West Bay Shore parcels that may use ZIP 11706. This page states no universal fee or timeline.
Common questions about selling in Bay Shore
- How do I get a home value or estimate in Bay Shore?
- Start with Rellia’s free home estimate for Bay Shore. It is an informational starting point, with no obligation. Get an estimate on Rellia.
- What does Rellia charge sellers?
- Rellia charges a 2% seller fee; the home estimate is free, and there is no obligation to move forward. Compare your numbers with the savings calculator.
- Do I need an attorney to close in Suffolk County or New York?
- New York sellers typically work with a New York attorney for contract review and closing, but this page is not legal advice. Ask your attorney what your Suffolk County transaction requires. See who handles what in a Long Island sale.
- How is selling with Rellia different from a traditional listing agent or FSBO?
- Rellia is a home transaction platform, not a broker or agent. Sellers can use the platform with a 2% seller fee and choose the licensed professionals they need, while FSBO generally leaves the seller to manage the sale directly and a traditional listing agent provides agent services under that agent’s fee arrangement. Compare the three selling paths.
- How long does a Long Island home sale typically take?
- There is no single timeline for a Long Island sale. The process can include an offer, attorney review, contract, contingencies, title and payoff work, and closing, so timing depends on the transaction rather than a guaranteed number of days. Review the usual sale process.
- Can buyers browse homes on Rellia?
- Yes. Buyers can browse homes on Rellia and review available opportunities without committing to a purchase. Browse homes on Rellia.
Ready to take the next step?
Rellia is a Long Island home transaction platform. Sellers can get a free estimate and list at a 2% seller fee when ready. Buyers can browse homes without the old runaround.