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History
The European colonizers arrived in early 1600s in Long Island and discovered the island being settled by Algonquian Group’s Native Americans who are separated loosely in bands and put together into a union under the headship of Montauk Sachem, a person regarded as a ruler from the town to the island’s western end. This ruler was recognized by the Europeans and Indians as the island’s ruling family. The main village of Montauk that likely gave birth to the tribe’s name was about Fort Pond, which is close to the Montauk Point.
The king of the Montauks, Stephen Talkhouse (or Stephen Pharaoh), is a champion race walker, veteran of the civil war, and whaler. The early European colonizers in East Hampton were English women and men who arrived in this town from Massachusetts. They acquired the land in 1648 from Montauk Indians that stretched from the eastern boundary of Southampton to Napeague beach. In 1665, Montauk tribe’s grand sachem, Wyandanch, provided the inhabitants with the privilege to herd their farm animals in the town. Montauk Indians sold the town in 1686 to some settlers from East Hamptons who have possession of the property in mutual trust for practically 200 years.
Area and Climate
Montauk is strategically situated at the end of Long Island’s South Fork peninsula and was utilized as a Coast Guard, Army, Air Force, and Navy base. The first lighthouse in the state of New York is the Montauk Point Light and is the 4th active and oldest lighthouse in the country.
Considered to be a famous tourist destination, Montauk consists of 6 state parks and is known for fishing and declares to have more world records for saltwater fishing than any other harbors or docks all over the globe. This town lies 20 miles off the coast of Connecticut and is home to biggest recreational and commercial fishing fleet in the entire state of New York.
The town receives 46” of rain each year, which is higher than the US average of 37”. It receives 27” of snowfall yearly, which is higher than what an average US city receives every year (25”). Montauk has 206 sunny days, with July having the highest temperature of about 80 degrees and January having the lowest temperature of 24 degrees.
Real Estate and Cost of Living
The approximate value of a condo or home in 2000 was $287,100 and $750,848 in 2011.
2011’s mean cost for all home units was $975,008, $923,410 for townhomes and attached units, $308,423 for mobile homes, $986,483 for detached homes, $1,173,296 for 2-unit structures, and $1,622,041 for 5-unit structures or more.
The town’s cost of living in March 2012 was 171.0, which is extremely high than the US average of 100.
Lifestyle and Things to Do
One place you should not miss when you visit Montauk is the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum. Nestled at the town’s entrance is the Lovely Second House Museum. In addition, the town boasts of numerous parks with mountain biking paths, sky and sea vistas, hiking trails, and ponds for kayaking. Majority of the parks are dog friendly, but some would require leashing.
Montauk is not just about water sports. The town also has a number of public golf courses, and among them is Montauk Downs that is considered to be one of the best golf courses in the country. Likewise, the town has two stables for your horseback riding pleasure, as well as a skateboard park and tennis courts. Montauk also sponsors four triathlons yearly.
Having the biggest fishing fleet in the entire state of NY, the Montauk Harbor is where you should go for an offshore or inshore trip to the canyons for the big game fish.
After relaxing at the beach, you can simply enjoy the nightlife in this town. Throughout summer, you will find over 30 bars here, with many of them offering live music. Finding something that you love to do is very possible in this town, not to mention that Music for Montauk and the Montauk Library offers free concerts all year round.
Amenities
Lifestyle
| Property/Community Type | : | Condo |
| Golf Facility(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Coastal Area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
| Mountain/foot hills area(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| Lake Property(Within 10 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| College Town(College or University Within 15 Mile Radius) | : | No |
| Size of Community/Town(25 Mile Radius Estimated) | : | |
| Fitness Facility(Within 2 Mile Radius) | : | Yes |
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