Homes for Sale
in East Hampton, NY

East Hampton Village is a small incorporated municipality — roughly the area around Main Street, Newtown Lane, and the surrounding estate roads. The Town of East Hampton is the larger governmental entity that includes the village plus the hamlets of Springs, Amagansett, Wainscott, Montauk, and others. A listing described as 'East Hampton' could be in either — and the distinction matters significantly for price, taxes, regulations, and character. Village properties carry village taxes on top of town and school taxes. We always clarify this for every address we evaluate.

East Hampton Village properties start around $2M for smaller homes and scale to $20M+ for Main Street-area estates and oceanfront compounds. The broader East Hampton Town hamlet market is more varied: Springs has entry points under $1M, Amagansett sits in the $1.5M–$5M range for most single-family homes, and Wainscott commands premium pricing for its ocean proximity. Contact Nostra Haus for a current breakdown by hamlet and price bracket — the market moves quickly and the range is wide.

East Hampton is served by the East Hampton Union Free School District (EHUFSD).

For buyers focused on lifestyle and community rather than Main Street proximity, Springs is one of the most compelling value plays on the East End. It's inside East Hampton Town, served by the East Hampton school district, and has Accabonac Harbor views, year-round neighborhood character, and an artistic legacy that gives it a genuine identity — not just 'the affordable part of East Hampton.' Pollock and de Kooning both lived and worked here. The price gap between Springs and the village is substantial. For buyers who've done the math, Springs is where serious conversations often land.

East Hampton has some of the most beautiful ocean beaches on the Atlantic Coast. Main Beach is the flagship — broad, clean, and consistently rated among the best in the country. Two Mile Hollow, Georgica Beach, Indian Wells (in Amagansett), and Atlantic Avenue are all within the town's beach system. Access requires an East Hampton Town beach sticker for residents. For oceanfront proximity, Wainscott and Amagansett have residential streets within short walking or biking distance of ocean access.

East Hampton has one of the most active summer rental markets on the East End, particularly in the village and Amagansett. The Town of East Hampton requires short-term rental permits for rentals under 29 days. Village rentals run at significant premiums — oceanfront and estate properties can command $50,000–$200,000+ per season. Hamlet properties in Springs and Amagansett attract a different rental clientele at lower price points. Contact us to understand rental dynamics for any specific address you're evaluating.

By car: approximately 100 miles from Midtown Manhattan — roughly 2 hours off-peak, 3–4 hours on summer Fridays. By LIRR: the East Hampton station on the Montauk Branch runs year-round; off-peak trains take approximately 2:15–2:45 from Penn Station. The Jitney (Hampton Jitney bus service) provides regular service from multiple Manhattan pickup locations with direct service to East Hampton. For buyers commuting regularly, the LIRR is the most predictable option — summer road traffic on Route 27 can be unpredictable.