House for under $400k in good school district?

[Jennifer06]

Originally Posted by NY62

southfork east end taxes are cheaper also that is because the schools are small,the people paying taxes have alot of summer homes for example southhampton town. so there is no need for bigger schools and more teachers and stuff.Prices can be silly though but if you look there are some there. I am a south shore guy my whole life.I worked on the great south bay and loved everything about it to bad that way of life is pretty much gone now. So I give the south shore examples and clamboy can give the north shore. I love the north shore also I just never lived there.

I'd like to hear examples on the south shore that are somewhat like my initial criteria but not outrageously priced. We moved from the East End because of my husband's commute, but miss it like crazy. Now it seems we can't afford anything decent on the south shore.

When I say good schools, I mean academic excellence. I saw some posts about what people mean when they say good school district. For us, academia is highly important, but we don't have money for the expensive districts. However, this is completely important to us and the reason we plan to move.

(We are still looking at the North Fork for the small town feel and more relaxed ambience...but the commute wouldn't be great.)

[jfkIII]

hmmm...academia and expensive districts usually go hand-in-hand in LI, no?

[clamboy]

Originally Posted by Jennifer06

I'd like to hear examples on the south shore that are somewhat like my initial criteria but not outrageously priced. We moved from the East End because of my husband's commute, but miss it like crazy. Now it seems we can't afford anything decent on the south shore.

When I say good schools, I mean academic excellence. I saw some posts about what people mean when they say good school district. For us, academia is highly important, but we don't have money for the expensive districts. However, this is completely important to us and the reason we plan to move.

(We are still looking at the North Fork for the small town feel and more relaxed ambience...but the commute wouldn't be great.)

Our deal fell through.
: (
Buyer had bad credit.
Were a little bummed but better to have found out now than later.
Were glad to have seen strong interest.

(Rocky Point still comes up Hot on Trulia.com heat maps....which is encouraging, we'll get there.)

3/2 Ba Inline Ranch
339k
Walk to beach
Great town/GREAT Schools/Rocky Point and Sound Beach are still the best value on the N. Shore.
PM me for the listing if you like

Best

C

[jfkIII]

So sorry to hear, clam. Just when we thought Big Y was in your reach! Oh well...I hope something comes your way soon.

[clamboy]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

So sorry to hear, clam. Just when we thought Big Y was in your reach! Oh well...I hope something comes your way soon.

Not worried

Got another show toninght.

This is a great house at a great price in a great town..it'll sell.

Big y will have to wait.

C

[jfkIII]

Did you see my post on people using auctions to sell their house? It's starting to catch on up here...and it seems quite successfully.

[clamboy]

[quote=jfkIII;1236470]Did you see my post on people using auctions to sell their house? It's starting to catch on up here...and it seems quite successfully.[/QUO

Awesome////keep us posted.

[RECD Designz]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

Did you see my post on people using auctions to sell their house? It's starting to catch on up here...and it seems quite successfully.

That article is really interesting.

I wonder how that would go over in an area with high taxes like LI though?

I've got a really nice house (below 385k now), in a decent area (Nassau), with a decent SD that's been on the market for awhile now.

Might have to do some more research on these auctions

[jfkIII]

RECD...I don't see how you could lose? By naming a reserve price, you (the seller) are not obligated to go through with the deal unless you get that price! Call that guy in the article and see what he says about doing it on LI. If you do, let me know...my dad's got a house in NB that he is selling and would love to have them do it for him. He's in his 80's tho' and only wants to go traditional means.

If you need me to track down a number, just lmk.

Good luck on your property.

[clamboy]

Originally Posted by jfkIII

RECD...I don't see how you could lose? By naming a reserve price, you (the seller) are not obligated to go through with the deal unless you get that price! Call that guy in the article and see what he says about doing it on LI. If you do, let me know...my dad's got a house in NB that he is selling and would love to have them do it for him. He's in his 80's tho' and only wants to go traditional means.

If you need me to track down a number, just lmk.

Good luck on your property.

Hey JFK can you repost that link
tks
C