I spent a day exploring Sagaponack, the third most expensive zip code in the US. Take a look around the neighborhood.
Sagaponack in the Hamptons is the third most expensive zip code in the US, according to PropertyShark.
On a recent trip out east, I wanted to drive around to see what the area was like.
While it's mostly residential, the village boasts nature, beautiful homes, and a couple of eateries.
On a recent trip to the Hamptons, I decided to drive around Sagaponack, a 4.56-square-mile village, to see what it was like.
Source: Sagaponack Village
According to a PropertyShark report, Sagaponack is the third most expensive zip code in the US with a median home sale price of $5,000,000. The area has approximately 350 year-round residents and more than 1,000 people are there part-time.
Source: PropertyShark, Sagaponack Village
I wanted to check out some of those colossal homes and beautiful views, so I rode around with the windows down, weaving in and out of small streets.
There were a few homes I was able to appreciate from the street, but many of them were hidden behind towering hedges — understandably so.
On some of the more open streets, I was able to see the backs of mansions, which all looked gorgeous, but they were set back far beyond fields of flowers, corn, or other greenery.
On my drive, I saw a handful of signs that indicated certain roads were private property, like this sign on Potato Road — which is debatably the best street name I've ever heard of.
There were also many more modest homes closer to the street that were equally as beautiful, in my opinion.
I drove until I hit the beach, where I got out to snap a few photos.
I didn't have a resident parking sticker, so I couldn't properly park and walk onto the sand. (The signage was very clear and intimidating.)
I was intrigued by the number of expensive shoes, bikes, and other personal items that were haphazardly left by the entrance unattended.
There was even an electric scooter left leaning on the fence. The owner, who was on his way home from the beach, told me this gadget is perfect for getting around Sagaponack.
Sagaponack doesn't have a proper town area — it's technically part of East Hampton — but there was a general store that popped up on Google Maps. Unfortunately, when I pulled up, I saw it had been closed down.
Loaves and Fishes, one of Ina Garten's favorite specialty-food stores where lobster salad costs $100 per pound, is also located in Sagaponack. That's where I started my day off with a $12 half-sandwich.
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Alternatively, there were a couple of farm stands nearby. I passed a small one with some local produce, baked goods, and refrigerated cheeses, and a larger stand with lots of greenery. Both advertised their sweet corn on offer.
There are some Hamptons attractions located in Sagaponack as well, like the Topping Riding Club (an equestrian club) and The Madoo Conservancy (a by-appointment wildlife garden space).
There's also the popular Wölffer Estate Vineyard and Wine Stand.
I ended my Sagaponack tour with a $10 glass of non-alcoholic rosé and a $35 cheese board at Wölffer Estate Vineyard. While there may not be as much shopping as some of the other Hamptons towns, there's a lot of beauty to see in this ultra-wealthy nook out east.
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