Colonial homes on Plymouth Court in the Village of Plandome, Manhasset. Neighborhood photograph; not a photograph of the featured transactions. Photo: AITFFan1 / Wikimedia Commons, CC0. Cropped and headline added by The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group.

By Mike Pesce & Ron Lanzillotta, The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty

If you've wondered whether the North Shore luxury market slows down once the leaves fall, last week offered a clear answer. The five highest-priced home sales reported in Nassau County for the week ending November 8, 2026, added up to $21.995 million, according to RealtyWire's weekly top-sales report, and three of them were in towns we watch closely: Old Brookville, Syosset and Manhasset.

Here's a look at what sold, what the sales say about the market right now, and what they could mean if you're thinking about buying or selling on the North Shore.

The Week's Top Sale: $10.35 Million in Old Brookville

The week's biggest sale was a modern estate at 53 Simonson Road in Old Brookville (Glen Head mailing address), which sold for $10.35 million. A Coldwell Banker listing record shows the sale closing on November 2.

RealtyWire describes a stone-and-stucco home built in 2018 on 6.28 landscaped acres behind two private gates, with 10 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms (13 full and two half) and about 20,000 square feet of living space. The grounds include an in-ground pool and spa, a poolside cabana, a guest house and a two-story barn with eight stalls that could suit horses or a car collection. Inside, the lower level includes a wine display, a gym with a sauna, a media room and a full-scale golf simulator.

The property last sold for $3.1 million in 2016, before the current home was built. That history is a good reminder of how much of Old Brookville's value sits in the land itself: large, private acreage is scarce, and new construction on it can command a premium.

Syosset: $3.625 Million on Cold Spring Road

The No. 2 sale was in Syosset. A Colonial at 503 Cold Spring Road, built in 2006 on two acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, sold for $3.625 million. RealtyWire reports five bedrooms, nine bathrooms (six full and three half), about 6,300 square feet, a porch that wraps around the house and a 20-by-40-foot in-ground pool with an outdoor kitchen and pergola.

The home last sold for $2.42 million in 2010. For Syosset owners of larger, well-kept homes on acreage, that's a useful data point on how this part of the market has held up over time.

Manhasset: Full Asking Price in Four Days

The No. 3 sale may be the most telling for everyday sellers. A five-bedroom Colonial at 55 North Drive in Plandome, in the Manhasset School District, sold for $3.1 million. RealtyWire reports that it went under contract four days after it was listed and sold at its full asking price.

The 1983 home sits on 0.58 acres near the Plandome train station and came with village-approved plans for a renovation and an extension. It last sold for $2.9 million in 2023. Approved plans can make a real difference to buyers, who get a head start on the work they want to do and more certainty about what's possible on the lot.

The rest of the top five rounded out the North Shore picture: a $2.72 million home in Laurel Hollow with private beach access and Cold Spring Harbor views, and a $2.2 million brick Tudor in Great Neck's Harbor Hills.

What These Sales Say About the Market

One week of high-end closings doesn't define a whole market, but these sales line up with the broader numbers. OneKey MLS reported that Nassau County's median single-family sale price was $860,000 in September, up 2.1 percent from a year earlier. Sellers received 99.8 percent of their original list price, homes sold in about 40 days, and inventory was down 1.7 percent from a year earlier.

Mortgage rates are also moving in buyers' favor, if slowly. Freddie Mac's November 5 survey put the 30-year fixed rate at 7.18 percent, its third straight weekly decline. At the top of the market many buyers pay cash or borrow less, but lower rates still help the move-up buyers who keep demand strong in towns like Syosset and Manhasset.

What It Means for Sellers

Pricing and presentation still win. The Plandome home went under contract in four days and ultimately sold at full asking price. Homes that are priced right from day one, and that solve a buyer's problem, like approved renovation plans, tend to move quickly even in a market with higher rates.

Your neighbors' sales matter. Recent closings like these feed directly into how buyers, appraisers and agents value nearby homes. If you own in Old Brookville, Syosset or Manhasset, this is a good time to get an updated estimate of what your home could sell for.

Fall and winter listings can stand out. With inventory still tight, a well-prepared home listed in the colder months often faces less competition.

What It Means for Buyers

Be ready to move. Well-priced homes in strong school districts aren't waiting around. Have your financing or proof of funds lined up before you start touring.

Look at the full picture. On estate properties, factor in taxes, maintenance, and the cost of acreage and outbuildings. On older homes, ask whether any plans or permits already exist, since that can save months.

"Weeks like this one show how much people still value the North Shore, from the privacy of Old Brookville to the schools and train access in Syosset and Manhasset. Every home and every move is different, so if you're curious what these sales mean for your own home or your next one, Mike and I would love to talk it through with you."

— Ron Lanzillotta, The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group

Thinking About Buying or Selling on the North Shore?

Whether you're considering an estate in the Brookvilles, a Colonial in Syosset or a home near the train in Manhasset, we can help you understand what recent sales mean for you. Reach Mike Pesce or Ron Lanzillotta at 516.888.9711 or info@pl-team.com.

Mike Pesce & Ron Lanzillotta, The Pesce & Lanzillotta Group | Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Laffey International Realty | 8223 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury | 516.888.9711 | info@pl-team.com

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Sources

Sales are those identified in RealtyWire’s weekly report and may exclude private, delayed or undisclosed transactions. These are market examples, not a claim that our team represented the sales.