Eastport Meadows

Independent Assessment

Eastport Meadows is confirmed as a genuine, developer-built (Northwind Group), 55-and-better townhome community with consistent multi-source agreement on its 50-unit count and 2009 construction start. A New York State DEC Environmental Notice Bulletin (dated September 25, 2024, DEC Number 1-4736-08862/00001) explicitly titles the relevant filing 'Town of Southampton - Eastport Meadows' and identifies the Eastport Meadows Condominium facility's address (200 Meadow Drive, Eastport, NY 11941) as being in the Town of Southampton — a recorded-government-tier source. That DEC filing is treated as decisive, and the community is placed in Southampton rather than Brookhaven. The HOA's own recorded age-restriction percentage against the federal HOPA 80% standard, and a precise current monthly HOA fee, should be confirmed with the association.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers specifically interested in green, energy-efficient construction — with updated insulation, efficient gas heating, and granite kitchen countertops as standard Northwind Group features — are a strong fit for Eastport Meadows. Its relatively small, 50-home scale also suits buyers wanting a quieter, more intimate community than the larger complexes elsewhere in this Suffolk County research area.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Eastport Meadows was developed by The Northwind Group beginning construction in 2009, with plans for 50 units upon completion, offering two floor plans ranging from approximately 1,848 to 1,885 square feet, each with two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, and a one-car garage. The Northwind Group is reported to build with green-housing features including energy-efficient appliances, updated insulation, efficient gas heating systems, open floor plans, granite kitchen countertops, and Brazilian cherrywood floors. The community offers both new and resale townhome units per current listings.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

Homes at Eastport Meadows have been reported averaging around $539,900, with some listings reported in the $650,000-$1 million range depending on size and updates — a wide spread that buyers should investigate closely with current comparables. Its position within the broader Eastport/Southampton market, near the South Fork's higher price points, may explain pricing at the upper end of that range for larger or updated units.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Eastport Meadows has offered a mix of new-construction and resale townhome units per current listings, reflecting a community that began construction in 2009 and may still have some inventory turning over from original sale to resale. Buyers should confirm the construction status of a specific unit and request the association's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Because Eastport Meadows was identified as sitting in the Town of Southampton rather than the Town of Brookhaven, homes are subject to Town of Southampton and Suffolk County property tax at the current municipal and county rate applicable to condominium units — buyers should confirm this town assignment directly with the Suffolk County Tax Assessor's office, since it affects the applicable tax rate and school district. Buyers should also request the association's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Eastport Meadows offers a smaller-scale, 55-and-better townhome lifestyle built around green construction features and a modest but complete amenity set (pool, clubhouse, pet park). Its 50-home scale suits buyers wanting a quieter, more intimate community than the larger complexes found elsewhere in this Suffolk County research area.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Eastport Meadows sits at 200 Meadow Drive in the hamlet of Eastport — a hamlet that straddles the Brookhaven/Southampton town line — within the Town of Southampton per a NYS DEC environmental filing. The community is within reach of Montauk Highway (NY-27A) and Sunrise Highway (NY-27), placing it within a reasonable drive of both central Suffolk County and the eastern South Fork/Hamptons corridor.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Eastport Meadows is marketed as a 55-and-better townhome community. Buyers should confirm the community's actual current age-verification and occupancy-restriction standard directly with the association, as the HOA's own recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed. New York's age-restricted-housing framework tracks the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) exemption without an independent state-level wrinkle.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

Eastport Meadows sits in the Town of Southampton rather than the Town of Brookhaven, per the DEC filing — buyers who specifically want Brookhaven town services, school district assignment, or tax rates should confirm this distinction carefully. The current exact HOA fee and the association's own recorded age-restriction language were not independently confirmed and should be verified directly. Reported home prices show a wide spread (roughly $539,900 average to $650,000-$1 million for some listings), so buyers should pin down current comparables specific to the unit and floor plan.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Eastport Meadows is located in the Town of Southampton rather than Brookhaven, which distinguishes its municipal services and tax structure from nearby communities such as The Vineyards at Moriches in Center Moriches and The Manors at The Colony Preserve in Shirley.

Current Listings

A connected local agent familiar with Eastport Meadows can provide current available inventory (new or resale), recent closed comparables by floor plan, and current HOA fee figures.

Is Eastport Meadows in the Town of Brookhaven or the Town of Southampton?

A New York State DEC environmental notice bulletin specifically identifies the Eastport Meadows Condominium facility's location (200 Meadow Drive, Eastport, NY 11941) as being in the Town of Southampton, not the Town of Brookhaven.

Who built Eastport Meadows?

The Northwind Group, beginning construction in 2009, known for green/energy-efficient construction features.

How many homes are in Eastport Meadows?

50 townhome units across two floor plans, ranging from approximately 1,848 to 1,885 square feet.

What is the HOA fee at Eastport Meadows?

A precise current figure was not independently confirmed; fees are reported to cover landscaping, snow removal, water, sewer, and trash. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the association.