Most Expensive Zip Codes: 11545, Estate of the Day

For the next couple of weeks we will be checking out some homes in the most expensive zip codes in the United States, up today, 11545. The Glen Head/Old Brookville area of New York is a wealthy village in Nassau County located between Jericho to the south and Oyster Bay to the north. In the early 1900s wealthy millionaires moved into the area building large homes. That type of building for the wealthy is still going on with many larger new homes on the market. This is the same zip code that Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony have their New York home in. The median home price in the 11545 zip code is $2,532,000 with an appreciation of 344% since 1990.
We previously covered the most expensive home in this zip code. Lion's Gate, a six-bedroom newer home has been on the market for a couple of years. It was $11.5 million when I made it an estate of the day in March of 2006. It is now listed at $11.9 million.
One of the most lavish homes in the area is so new you can practically see wet paint through the listing. La Bijou is a large new home with seven bedrooms and approximately 11,250 square feet of living space. The amazing 21-foot ceilings have handmade plaster crown molding painted with gold leaf detail throughout, There are his and hers master bedrooms, and the home has over 6,000 sq.ft. of 24" marble tile flooring with not only radiant heat, but also central heat and air conditioning. Other over-the-top details include European imported crystal chandeliers, Swarovski light fixtures, a 6'x10' hand carved solid mahogany entrance door, hand carved marble fireplace mantle and a marble entrance foyer staircase with hand forged iron and brass railings. The home has the latest in modern conveniences including the newest appliances and central vacuum/audio/intercom/internet. The fully gated property has a core security system including surveillance cameras and an alarm with radio back up. it is on nearly three acres and has a heated in-ground pool and a cabana. This home is listed at $11.5 million.










Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Rich Mar 20th 2008 1:15PM
All I ever think about when I look at these places is me rushing around wondering where the hell I put my keys.
There's a point at which spaciousness becomes ostentatiousness and a home becomes a hotel.
zzoeyy Mar 20th 2008 2:31PM
I think this has the potential to be a great home. Nice and spacious. Lots of windows. However, change the kitchen! Thats not the best colors. :)
Adam Mar 20th 2008 10:13PM
Not a very welcoming house... I don't like this place.
Spectacular Bid Mar 21st 2008 4:05PM
Blah - such an unoriginal, uninspired and cold residence.
As part of the North Shore, Glen Head and Old Brookville have many manor homes which are among the finest examples from the gilded age. Alas like most regions in the US, works from modern "architects" and builders reflect scant few artistic skill and buy into the' bigger is better and cavernous is best' insanity.
justpicky Mar 29th 2008 8:22PM
This isn't my favorite choice .....
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