Water Mill, NY Real Estate: Rent, Sell, Manage & Invest
Water Mill sits between Southampton Village and Bridgehampton on the South Fork — a hamlet of preserved farm fields, Mecox Bay waterfront and gracious estates anchored by its namesake 17th-century mill. NY Online Realty helps you rent, sell, manage, or invest here.
Living in Water Mill
Named for the water-powered gristmill built here in 1644 — still standing beside the village green — Water Mill has kept its agrarian character even as it became one of the Hamptons' most sought-after addresses. Open farmland and horse paddocks run down toward Mecox Bay, the Parrish Art Museum draws visitors year-round, and vineyards like Duck Walk sit just off Montauk Highway.
There's no train station in the hamlet itself; most residents use the LIRR Montauk Branch at Southampton or Bridgehampton, or the Hampton Jitney into Manhattan, and the trip is a leisurely one rather than a daily commute. Housing runs from shingled estates on multi-acre lots to waterfront homes along Mecox Bay and more modest properties north of the highway.
The Water Mill market, in plain terms
Water Mill is a high-end, seasonally driven Hamptons market where large estates, waterfront parcels and preserved farmland set the tone. Sales skew toward second homes and luxury buyers, summer rentals command a premium, and inventory is limited by the hamlet's protected open space — conditions that reward patient, well-advised buyers and sellers alike.
How NY Online Realty helps in Water Mill
Rent in Water Mill
Water Mill rentals are largely seasonal and premium-priced, from summer estates to year-round homes north of the highway. We match you to the right term and property and handle the paperwork.
Sell in Water Mill
Farm views, Mecox Bay frontage and estate privacy are the draws here. We position your home for luxury and second-home buyers and price it to the parcel.
Property management
We manage seasonal and year-round rentals in Water Mill — tenant screening, turnovers, maintenance and oversight of larger properties and grounds.
Invest in Water Mill
Scarce inventory and strong seasonal demand underpin Water Mill values. We help you underwrite estate, waterfront and rental opportunities on the South Fork.
Water Mill real estate FAQs
Where is Water Mill?
It's a hamlet in the Town of Southampton on Long Island's South Fork, tucked between Southampton Village and Bridgehampton along Montauk Highway, with Mecox Bay to its south.
Does Water Mill have a train station?
No — the nearest LIRR Montauk Branch stops are in Southampton and Bridgehampton, and many residents also use the Hampton Jitney. It's better suited to seasonal and weekend travel than a daily commute.
What kind of homes are in Water Mill?
Everything from grand shingled estates on several acres to Mecox Bay waterfront and more modest homes north of the highway. We can help you find or value one at (516) 798-3000.
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Thinking about a move in Water Mill?
Tell us what you're trying to do — rent, sell, manage, or invest — and we'll take it from there.
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