The Pines at Bohemia

Independent Assessment

The Pines at Bohemia is confirmed as a genuine, small, newer-construction 55+ duplex community with consistent multi-source agreement on its 20-home count, 2019 construction start, and duplex configuration. Given that resale transactions at this address were already occurring by 2021, the community is treated as fully built out, though whether any original builder inventory remains and the identity of the original developer were not independently confirmed; buyers should verify both directly with the HOA or a local agent. The community's current exact HOA fee and its own recorded age-restriction governing-document language also could not be independently verified.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers who want a very small, quiet, newer-construction 55+ community with a genuinely low-maintenance attached duplex home, and who don't need a large clubhouse or extensive amenity package, are a strong fit for The Pines at Bohemia. Its modest scale and central Suffolk County location near Long Island Community Hospital and local shopping suit buyers prioritizing simplicity and convenience over resort-style amenities.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Construction of The Pines at Bohemia began in 2019, delivering 20 attached duplex homes at 1330 Smithtown Avenue in Bohemia. Each home offers two bedrooms, one bath, a one-car garage, and a full unfinished basement, with original buyers able to choose interior finishes. Nothing in the sources reviewed independently confirmed the identity of the original developer. Resale transactions at the address (including a documented 2021 sale) indicate the small community was substantially or fully built out by that time.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One documented resale at The Pines at Bohemia closed in March 2021 at $505,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bath unit of roughly 1,600 square feet. Given the small size of this community (only 20 homes), current market data is limited; buyers should request recent closed comparables and any current listings from a local agent familiar with Bohemia.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Construction of The Pines at Bohemia began in 2019, and given documented resale activity at the address by 2021, the 20-home community is treated as fully or nearly built out, with current purchases generally resale. Whether any original builder inventory remains was not independently confirmed; buyers should confirm current status directly with a local agent and budget for a full independent inspection on any resale purchase.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes at The Pines at Bohemia are subject to Town of Islip and Suffolk County property tax at the current municipal and county rate. Buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the Suffolk County Tax Assessor's office and request the association's current financials before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

The Pines at Bohemia offers a compact, low-key 55+ lifestyle centered on its 20 low-maintenance duplex homes rather than an organized clubhouse or amenity campus. Its small scale and central Suffolk County location suit buyers who want simplicity, easy healthcare access, and minimal HOA-managed programming over a resort-style community.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

The Pines at Bohemia is located at 1330 Smithtown Avenue in the Bohemia hamlet of the Town of Islip, Suffolk County, accessible from Lakeland Avenue. The community is close to multiple healthcare providers, including Long Island Community Hospital, and to Sayville Theaters and the Islip Art Museum for local entertainment and culture.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

The Pines at Bohemia is marketed as a 55+ community, consistent with the federal Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) framework requiring at least one resident 55 or older in at least 80% of occupied units. The community's own recorded governing-document age-restriction language or verification procedures were not independently reviewed; buyers should confirm the exact current standard directly with the HOA before purchasing.

Tradeoffs & Limitations

The Pines at Bohemia does not appear to offer a clubhouse, pool, or other organized-amenity package based on available sources, unlike most other communities in this Suffolk County Core batch, so buyers wanting an active social/recreational campus should look elsewhere. Because it is a small, 20-home association, buyers should confirm the HOA's financial reserves and long-term maintenance planning are proportionate to such a small membership base. Nothing in the sources reviewed independently confirmed the original developer's identity or the community's exact current HOA fee, both of which should be verified directly before purchasing.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

The Pines at Bohemia is a small community (20 homes) and does not appear to offer an organized clubhouse or pool amenity package. Compared with the similarly newer-construction, gated Polo Club at Islandia a few miles away in the Town of Islip, The Pines at Bohemia offers a simpler, lower-fee, amenity-light alternative for buyers who specifically want to avoid clubhouse dues.

Current Listings

A connected local agent can provide current available resale inventory and recent closed comparables at The Pines at Bohemia, given the community's very limited size.

How many homes are at The Pines at Bohemia?

The community consists of 20 attached duplex homes, making it one of the smallest 55+ communities in this Suffolk County Core batch.

Does The Pines at Bohemia have a clubhouse or pool?

Available sources do not describe an organized clubhouse or pool amenity; the community's HOA is reported to focus on exterior and grounds maintenance. Confirm current amenities directly with the association.

Is The Pines at Bohemia legally age-restricted?

It is marketed as a 55+ community consistent with the federal HOPA framework. The HOA's recorded governing-document language was not independently reviewed; confirm directly with the association.

What is the HOA fee at The Pines at Bohemia?

Reported at approximately $431 per month based on recent listings. Confirm the current exact figure directly with the HOA.