Baxter Estates, with its beautiful vista of Manhasset Bay, is known for its park-like setting, wooded parkland areas and the watershed Barbara Johnson Park and Preserve at Baxter’s Pond which lies in the center of the village. Residents prize the village’s peaceful and friendly atmosphere and its stock of oaks and other majestic trees which give the village its special character. The village was incorporated in 1931 and will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2006.

Barbara Johnson Park and Preserve at Baxter’s Pond are the main park areas and are owned and maintained by Nassau County. The natural setting of the meandering stream and seating areas around the pond provide residents with a peaceful sanctuary from the stress of daily living. Baxter Estates Beach is maintained by the Village and offers a beautiful vista of Manhasset Bay. The passive park area adjacent to the Town of North Hempstead parking lot located on Shore Road offers seating areas and dockside fishing. Several wooded areas are located within, which are maintained by, the Village.

Baxter Estates offers many housing options but consists mainly of single family homes. Prices for these homes can range from a mere $200,000 to over a half a million depending on the homes age and size. There are some rental units available including apartments with prices being typical of the area.