Sold3 Rubins Court
$3,125,000Represented the buyer
Listing courtesy of Signature Premier Properties · 631-673-3900
MLS #KEYL3455853 · Closed
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Dix Hills
Space at the heart of the Island.
THE LOCAL PERSPECTIVE
Space at the heart of the Island.
Dix Hills is a residential hamlet in the Town of Huntington, set inland from the North Shore. Wooded neighborhoods and substantial properties are part of its recognizable landscape.
Its position near major east–west routes connects it with surrounding Long Island communities. Homes span different architectural periods and settings, offering a broad perspective on suburban living.
Explore active listingsYOUR LOCAL CONNECTION
Ron Lanzillotta
in Dix Hills.
Connect with Ron for your Dix Hills move. From comparing homes and researching the details that matter to you, to preparing a property for sale, your conversation starts with your priorities and a plan for the next step.
Backed by The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty.
OUR LOCAL SALES PORTFOLIO
Homes represented in Dix Hills.
Selected completed sales from The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group. Our portfolio brings together listing-side and buyer-side work; an individual property’s representation is shown where confirmed by the MLS record.
Sold
Sold135 Millet Street
$2,900,000Represented buyer & seller
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY · 516-224-4600
MLS #KEY876009 · Closed
Sold104 Long Drive Court
$2,817,500Represented the seller
Listing courtesy of BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY · 516-224-4600
MLS #KEYL3330694 · Closed
MLS examples identify our team’s role in the transaction. Historical examples are labeled separately. These are completed transactions, not current listings or a complete local market report.
PUTTING DOWN ROOTS
Plan for the years ahead.
A home search is also a search for an everyday routine. Start with the space you need now, the changes you may want later, school research, and the route between home, work and daily activities.
Comparing homes in Dix Hills
Assess the costs of grounds, major systems and planned updates, and confirm the specific school assignment before narrowing your search.
School research
Confirm the district and school assignment using the full property address. Compare programs and services that matter to you before building a shortlist.
The everyday route
Try the school-day, commuting and errands routes at the times you would use them. Check the current train timetable and station parking arrangements rather than relying on a listing’s distance estimate.
Room to stay
Compare storage, work space, outdoor upkeep and the ability to adapt the layout. Ask for permit records for completed work and investigate approvals for changes you are considering.
SCHOOLS & YOUR ADDRESS
School research.
Part of finding home.
If schools are part of your move to Dix Hills, start with the exact address and your student’s needs.
Start with the address
A postal town, village and school district can have different boundaries. Check the school district shown in the property records, then contact the district’s registration office to confirm the address, grade-level placement and enrollment requirements.
Ask about registration timing, documents, transportation, before- and after-school options, and the availability of programs relevant to your student. Confirm current arrangements directly with the school or district.
Compare the details that matter
Use New York State’s school and district report cards to review enrollment and student-performance information. Note the reporting year and compare it with current district information about courses, student support, arts, athletics and extracurricular opportunities.
A single rating cannot answer every question about a school. Speak with the school about your priorities, and verify enrollment before making a property decision.
A CLOSER LOOK AT SCHOOLS
School research for Dix Hills
Start with the district, then look at the individual schools and the day-to-day experience. Keep the reporting year in view when comparing information from different sources.
These districts were reported in a sample of active Dix Hills listings checked September 28, 2026. This is a research starting point, not a complete district directory or an attendance boundary map. Confirm the full property address and grade with the district’s registration office.
Commack Union Free School District5,399 K–12 students · 2024–25
New York State Education Department · 2024–25 profile
- K–12 enrollment
- 5,399
- Schools on the state profile
- 8
- 4-year graduation · August
- 97% Students who entered grade 9 in 2021
Enrollment describes district size, not class size. The graduation rate describes a past student cohort; it does not predict an individual student’s outcome. Read the full state reports for definitions, reporting periods and context.
Explore the individual schools
Open a school’s state profile to review its own data. This district list does not establish which school serves a particular address.
Half Hollow Hills Central School District7,202 K–12 students · 2024–25
New York State Education Department · 2024–25 profile
- K–12 enrollment
- 7,202
- Schools on the state profile
- 10
- 4-year graduation · August
- 95% Students who entered grade 9 in 2021
Enrollment describes district size, not class size. The graduation rate describes a past student cohort; it does not predict an individual student’s outcome. Read the full state reports for definitions, reporting periods and context.
Planning your move
Half Hollow Hills accepts new-student registration on a rolling basis and describes a final registration video call. Universal pre-K follows a separate placement process. Check the current instructions and confirm building assignment and transportation for the property you are considering.
Explore the individual schools
Open a school’s state profile to review its own data. This district list does not establish which school serves a particular address.
Questions to bring to the district
The path through school
Confirm elementary, middle and high school placement separately. Ask when students change buildings, whether attendance zones are changing, and how a move during the school year affects placement.
Courses and support
Review the current course catalog for world languages, arts, advanced courses and career or technical study. Ask about prerequisites, scheduling, learning support and how services transfer from a previous school.
The daily schedule
Check school start and dismissal times, bus eligibility from the exact address, activity transportation, and before- or after-school care. Ask about fees, availability and separate applications.
Registration and early years
Ask which documents the district accepts, how to coordinate registration with your move, and who can help if documents are unavailable. Check pre-K eligibility and application dates separately from kindergarten; a pre-K place may involve a lottery or waitlist.
School districts reported on current listings
These district names come from the matching active listings returned for this guide. They are a starting point for research, not a complete list of districts or a boundary map. Confirm each property’s district and school assignment directly with the district.
THE EVERYDAY DETAILS
Life in Dix Hills.
Compare the commute, ownership costs and places you would use throughout the year. Start with these official Suffolk County and regional resources, then check the details for the home itself.
Commuting: plan the whole journey
Choose a station from the property address
For a home in Dix Hills, compare station locations on the MTA map with the actual drive, walk or bus connection. Do not assume a station shares the community’s name or that the closest station offers the most useful service.
- Choose your arrival time and destination. In TrainTime, compare the actual weekday trip to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, Atlantic Terminal or another destination. Check transfers and the journey after leaving the train.
- Include both ends of the trip. Allow for reaching the station, parking or a bus connection, the platform and the final walk. Repeat the comparison for your evening return and any weekend travel.
- Test your routine. Visit at the time you would commute. Compare service alerts, accessible routes and the options if you work late or miss a connection.
TrainTime trip planning MTA station maps & accessibility Suffolk County Transit maps & trip planning
TrainTime provides departure and transfer information. Check the current trip before traveling; we do not publish a fixed door-to-door commute time.
Station parking: check the lot and the permit
Open the MTA station page and its parking information, then confirm the current rules with the municipality or operator for the specific lot. Two lots at the same station can have different restrictions.
- Does the exact home address qualify for a resident permit? What documents and vehicle registration are required?
- Are nonresident or daily spaces available? Ask about waitlists, availability at your arrival time and renewal rules.
- Check meters, permit-only spaces, overnight restrictions and weekend rules on the posted signs. Compare the full monthly cost of parking and train travel.
Property taxes: research the parcel, not the town average
In Suffolk, start with the parcel’s Suffolk County Tax Map number and the appropriate town tax receiver. The county’s directory links to town tax-bill searches; county tax maps help identify the parcel.
- Collect the full set of bills. Ask for the latest school and general tax bills and any separate village bill. Check the tax year and whether a quoted listing total includes every bill.
- Review exemptions. Ask the assessor which benefits belong to the current owner and what might apply after your purchase. Do not treat the seller’s reduced bill as your guaranteed future cost.
- Check the property record. Compare the recorded improvements and assessment with the home, including additions or converted space. Ask the assessor about discrepancies and your adviser about their effect on your budget.
- Build a complete ownership budget. Add insurance, utilities, maintenance and applicable association charges. Have your lender or tax adviser help estimate your own carrying costs.
STAR for a new homeowner
New homeowners should review New York State’s STAR credit eligibility and registration process. The STAR exemption is generally not available to new homeowners; the credit is a separate benefit subject to state requirements. Check your own eligibility rather than assuming the seller’s benefit transfers.
Year-round amenities: parks, libraries and your weekly routine
Parks and recreation
Use Suffolk County’s parks and trail directories to compare outdoor options throughout the year. West Hills County Park, for example, has marked nature trails. Check conditions, closures and the specific entrance before setting out.
Suffolk’s Green Key program provides access to the county parks reservation system and helps determine eligible park rates. Review current card options and requirements. Town, village and state facilities may have separate passes and rules.
Libraries and everyday stops
Use the county library directory to find local branches, then check the library’s own calendar for classes, reading groups, study space and other programs. Confirm which library serves the address, card requirements and whether registration is needed.
On a viewing day, try the route from the home to the grocery store, pharmacy, library and recreation you would actually use. Visit on a weekday evening as well as a weekend; compare opening hours, parking, sidewalks and the return trip.
Official resources reviewed September 28, 2026. Schedules, permits, tax records and program availability can change; use the linked providers for current details.
PREPARING YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Selling in Dix Hills.
Prepare an accurate account of the home’s layout, improvements, utilities and ownership costs. Confirm the district information before it appears in marketing. A pricing discussion should use comparable closed sales and competing listings, with differences in condition, lot and location made clear.
Our sales portfolio is a record of represented transactions and team-maintained historical entries. It is not a complete record of the local market or a valuation of your home.
BEFORE YOUR NEXT MOVE
Questions about Dix Hills.
How do I find current homes in Dix Hills?
The active-listings section below uses our OneKey MLS feed for Dix Hills. Open the full search to adjust price, property type and other filters. Availability changes; contact us to confirm a specific property.
Explore active listingsHow should I compare ownership costs?
Compare taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance and any association charges alongside the purchase price. Verify costs for each property rather than using a town-wide estimate.
How do I confirm the schools for a home?
Ask the district’s registration office to confirm the full street address, grade-level placement and required enrollment documents. Do not rely solely on the town name or a listing description.
School research resourcesMake your search personal.
Tell us about your preferred area, property needs and timing. We can help you compare homes and plan your next step.
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Active listings in Dix Hills.
Available homes from OneKey® MLS · Highest price first
