Woodridge Strathmore Terrace

Independent Assessment

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace is confirmed as a genuine, long-established 55+ condominium community, and the earlier unit-count uncertainty is resolved: multiple independent secondary sources consistently report 226 attached residences, built out from the community's 1974 opening through 1985. The original developer's identity, a precise current monthly HOA fee, and the association's own recorded age-restriction percentage against the federal HOPA 80% standard could not be independently confirmed; all should be verified directly with the association. Note that Woodridge Strathmore Terrace (Mount Sinai) shares partial branding ('Strathmore') with, but is an entirely separate community from, both Strathmore Gate East (Coram) and Strathmore Gate (Stony Brook) — no evidence was found connecting the governance of any of these three similarly named communities.

Who May Find This Community Appealing

Buyers seeking a well-established, moderately sized 55+ condominium community in Mount Sinai — with a recreational package that includes mini golf and tennis alongside a standard pool and clubhouse — are a strong fit for Woodridge Strathmore Terrace. Its 1974-1985 construction window and HOA-managed, low-maintenance format also suit buyers who want an established community without new-construction pricing.

Homes, Builders & Development History

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace opened in 1974 and was developed through 1985, comprising 226 attached one-story ranch-style residences ranging from approximately 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, with one or two bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and a parking space or attached one-car garage. Nothing in the sources reviewed independently confirmed the identity of the original developer. The community is fully built out, and all current purchases are resale.

Current Pricing & Market Positioning

One recent listing showed a two-bedroom, two-bath end-unit priced at $449,000, though a broader current price range across the community's larger unit styles is not independently confirmed. Given its 1,000-2,000-square-foot unit range, Woodridge Strathmore Terrace likely commands moderate pricing within the local market; buyers should request current closed comparables from a local agent familiar with Mount Sinai.

New Construction vs. Resale Considerations

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace has been fully built out for decades, so all current purchases are resale. Given the community's 1974-1985 construction window, buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and should request the HOA's current financials, reserve study, and governing-document package before purchasing.

Taxes, Insurance & Special Assessments

Homes in Woodridge Strathmore Terrace are subject to Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County property tax at the current municipal and county rate applicable to condominium units. Buyers should confirm current tax figures directly with the Suffolk County Tax Assessor's office and request the HOA's current financials and reserve study before purchasing.

Community Layout & Lifestyle

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace offers an established, HOA-managed 55+ lifestyle with a comparatively broad recreational mix for a 1970s-era community, including mini golf and tennis alongside a standard pool, clubhouse, and gym. Its larger unit sizes suit buyers wanting more interior space in an attached, low-maintenance format.

Shopping, Healthcare & Airport Access

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace sits in the hamlet of Mount Sinai, in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, near the Vineyards at Mount Sinai and The Villages at Mount Sinai Park. The community is within reach of NY-25A (North Country Road) and NY-347, placing it within a reasonable drive of Port Jefferson and Long Island's North Shore.

Age Qualification & Material Ownership Restrictions

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace is described by secondary sources as a 55+ 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

Given construction dates back to 1974, buyers should budget for a full independent inspection and expect a wide range of renovation histories across homes built over an 11-year build-out period. The original developer, a precise current monthly HOA fee, and the association's own recorded age-restriction language have not been independently confirmed, and all should be verified directly. Buyers should also confirm they are dealing with Woodridge Strathmore Terrace specifically and not one of the two similarly (but not identically) named 'Strathmore' communities elsewhere in Brookhaven.

Comparison With Nearby Communities

Woodridge Strathmore Terrace offers larger unit sizes and a broader recreational mix (including mini golf and tennis) than the smaller, more affordable Strathmore Gate East in nearby Coram, while remaining more moderately priced than the newer, larger-home Vineyards at Mount Sinai and Villages at Mount Sinai Park communities in the same hamlet.

Current Listings

A connected local agent familiar with Woodridge Strathmore Terrace can provide current available resale inventory, recent closed comparables, and current HOA fee figures.

How many homes are in Woodridge Strathmore Terrace?

226 attached, one-story ranch-style residences, built out from the community's 1974 opening through 1985.

Is Woodridge Strathmore Terrace the same as Strathmore Gate East?

No. Woodridge Strathmore Terrace is in Mount Sinai and Strathmore Gate East is in Coram; the two share partial 'Strathmore' branding but no evidence was found connecting their governance, and they should not be confused.

What amenities does Woodridge Strathmore Terrace have?

A swimming pool, clubhouse with social activities, mini golf, tennis courts, a gym, and a bocce court.

How big are the homes at Woodridge Strathmore Terrace?

Homes range from approximately 1,000 to 2,000 square feet, with one or two bedrooms and one or two bathrooms.