The middle of everything.
Route 112 and Route 25 meet in Coram. Route 112 reaches the Long Island Expressway at Exit 64 just south in Medford, and runs north to Port Jefferson Station.
Town guide · Town of Brookhaven
Coram, NY
Some towns you drive through. Coram is one you come home to.
A local guide by Donna Barilla, Long Island Realtor since 2007. Updated November 2026.Coram is a large, established hamlet in the center of the Town of Brookhaven, with a wide range of homes, from ranches and colonials to newer construction and condominiums, and shops and services along Middle Country Road (Route 25) and Route 112.
- Town
- Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County
- ZIP code
- 11727
- Schools
- Mostly Longwood CSD; western sections in Middle Country CSD; a few streets fall in other districts
- Rail
- No LIRR station in Coram; residents typically use Ronkonkoma or Medford (Main Line) or Port Jefferson
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- 7 closings
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The question
What school district is Coram, NY in?
The schools
Most of Coram is served by the Longwood Central School District, and western parts of the hamlet fall in the Middle Country Central School District. A handful of streets near the edges are served by neighboring districts, so always confirm the district for a specific address before you buy.
The question
Is there an LIRR station in Coram?
The commute
No. Coram does not have its own Long Island Rail Road station. Commuters usually drive to Ronkonkoma or Medford on the Main Line, or to the Port Jefferson Branch.
The question
What kinds of homes are in Coram?
The homes
Coram has a varied housing mix: ranches, colonials, newer construction and several condominium communities. That range gives buyers options across a wide band of price points.
- TownTown of Brookhaven, Suffolk County
- ZIP code11727
The question
Has Donna Barilla sold homes in Coram?
Donna's record
Yes. OneKey MLS records show Donna has closed 7 Coram transactions, representing both buyers and sellers, on homes listed between $267,000 and $610,000.
- Buyer's agentLot 4 Mt Sinai Coram Road
- Buyer's agentCedar Avenue
- Buyer's agentTeele Drive
- Both sidesWelbourn
- Listing agentLocust Avenue
- Buyer's agentWintergreen Drive
- Buyer's agentPheasant Valley Drive
The story of Coram
The crossroads where Washington's raiders burned the hay.
- 1677
A tavern at the crossroads
Coram's early name was Wincoram, possibly after a Native man who lived in the area as late as 1703. The first European settler was probably William Satterly, who asked permission to open a tavern here in 1677.
- 1780
The burning of the hay
In November 1780, Major Benjamin Tallmadge captured Fort St. George on the South Shore, then rode to Coram with about ten mounted men and burned roughly 300 tons of hay the British had stockpiled for their cavalry horses. George Washington wrote to praise the raid, and Coram still marks it every October.
- 1885
Election nights at the Davis House
Because Coram sat near the middle of Brookhaven, the town moved its meetings here from Setauket in the late 1700s. Until 1885, town meetings and voting happened at the Davis house, with ballots counted late into the night in its election room.
- 1959
An airport on Middle Country Road
The Davis-Coram Airpark served small planes from 1959 until 1984. The land is now Suffolk County parkland.
- 2024
The Davis House reopens
After repairs that began in 2009, the Davis Town Meeting House reopened in April 2024. Goldsmith Davis, who helped with the 1780 hay raid, is buried in the family cemetery behind it.
Things to do
Weekends in Coram.
Coram sits at the edge of the Pine Barrens, so its best weekends mean trails, ball fields and a little Revolutionary War history.
- 01Coram
Davis Town Meeting House
A restored colonial house that was a tavern and then Brookhaven's town meeting hall, reopened in 2024 with a tavern room, an election room and a colonial kitchen with a beehive oven.
- 02Coram
Diamonds in the Pines
A Town of Brookhaven park on Route 112 with ball fields, a multi-purpose field, a playground, a gazebo and walking trails.
- 03Coram
Tanglewood Park
A Town of Brookhaven park with ball fields and a playground.
- 04Coram and Medford
Overton Preserve
About 14 miles of volunteer-maintained mountain-bike singletrack, and more than 25 miles when linked with the neighboring Glacier Ridge trails.
- 05Middle Island, nearby
Cathedral Pines County Park
A 320-acre county park with hiking and mapped mountain-bike trails, campsites and picnic areas.
- 06Middle Island, nearby
Prosser Pines Nature Preserve
A stand of towering white pines planted in the 1800s, with unpaved trails open from dawn to dusk.
After dark
Dinner, drinks and a night out.
Coram is more home base than nightlife town. Evenings here mean bowling and dinner along Route 25 and Route 112, and Route 112 runs straight to busier downtowns: Port Jefferson to the north and Patchogue to the south.
- 01Coram
Coram Country Lanes
A bowling center on Middle Country Road with seasonal leagues.
- 02Holtsville, nearby
Island 16: Cinema de Lux
A 16-screen Showcase movie theater a short drive west.
- 03Patchogue, via Route 112
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
A restored main-stage theater with concerts, comedy and touring shows through the year.
- 04Port Jefferson, via Route 112
Theatre Three
A professional stage on Main Street with a full season of shows and an annual holiday run of A Christmas Carol.
- 05Port Jefferson, via Route 112
Montauk Brewing Co. brewpub
A brewpub that opened in Port Jefferson in August 2026.
Open and verified as of November 2026. Places change, so check hours before you go.
What makes it special
Only in Coram.
The old seat of Brookhaven.
From the late 1700s until 1885, Brookhaven's town meetings and elections were held at the Davis Town Meeting House, now a Town landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A doorway to the Pine Barrens.
Overton Preserve's trails link to Glacier Ridge and Cathedral Pines, so a ride or a hike can start in Coram and go a long way.
On the 73rd meridian.
The 73rd meridian west runs right through Coram. Trivia night, you're welcome.
Quick answers
Coram, in a sentence or two.
What is there to do in Coram, NY?
Popular spots in and around Coram include Davis Town Meeting House, Diamonds in the Pines, Tanglewood Park, Overton Preserve and Cathedral Pines County Park. A restored colonial house that was a tavern and then Brookhaven's town meeting hall, reopened in 2024 with a tavern room, an election room and a colonial kitchen with a beehive oven.
Where do people go out at night in Coram, NY?
Coram is more home base than nightlife town. Evenings here mean bowling and dinner along Route 25 and Route 112, and Route 112 runs straight to busier downtowns: Port Jefferson to the north and Patchogue to the south. Spots include Coram Country Lanes, Island 16: Cinema de Lux, Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, Theatre Three and Montauk Brewing Co. brewpub. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
What is the history of Coram, NY?
Coram's early name was Wincoram, possibly after a Native man who lived in the area as late as 1703. The first European settler was probably William Satterly, who asked permission to open a tavern here in 1677. In November 1780, Major Benjamin Tallmadge captured Fort St. George on the South Shore, then rode to Coram with about ten mounted men and burned roughly 300 tons of hay the British had stockpiled for their cavalry horses. George Washington wrote to praise the raid, and Coram still marks it every October.
I'm relocating. What should I know about moving to Coram, NY?
Coming from out of state? Coram's central spot makes for an easy showing day. Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is the nearest commercial airport, and the LIRR Main Line stops at Ronkonkoma and Medford. New residents have 30 days to get a New York driver license and register their car. Donna's full relocation checklist is at https://donnabarillasellsli.com/relocation.
Relocating
Coming or going, Donna's got the checklist.
Moving to Coram
Coming from out of state? Coram's central spot makes for an easy showing day. Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma is the nearest commercial airport, and the LIRR Main Line stops at Ronkonkoma and Medford.
The moving-in checklistLeaving Coram
Moving away? Donna knows the Coram market street by street, and she can price, show and sell your home while you settle in somewhere new.
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- Town
- Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County
- ZIP code
- 11727
- Schools
- Mostly Longwood CSD; western sections in Middle Country CSD; a few streets fall in other districts
- Rail
- No LIRR station in Coram; residents typically use Ronkonkoma or Medford (Main Line) or Port Jefferson
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