Small house / good shape in Stony Brook or around? (Huntington: moving, hunting)

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

It is unfortunate that Miller Place taxes are high. There are a lot of cute homes there.

Have you seen the SB taxes lately for non bungalows OBH

I wouldnt say MP is any higher than SB.
Besides wasnt the small 3b house on Skyview in SB 13k?
Aint cheap.

Crooks

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

Long Hill is fine, no toxicity problems to speak of. Deer ticks are another story.
I have in-laws in a few houses there and friends in several friends in others and can personally vouch that it is a great neighborhood. There are singles, families, retirees -- a mixed bag of people. The convenience factor to SBU is a big plus.

Thanks....I think Im confusing with Story Book.

Wasnt Gyrodyne trouble too?

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

Bingo....thanks OBH

NP. I looked up the street name: Hillside.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

Have you seen the SB taxes lately for non bungalows OBH

I wouldnt say MP is any higher than SB.
Besides wasnt the small 3b house on Skyview in SB 13k?
Aint cheap.

Crooks

Yikes, it is. There's something up with that house, though. It's firesale priced compared to other homes in that neighborhood.

The $349k 2 br Miller Place cottage is $9600; in the past you have commented about a family member's home in MP, the high taxes, the lack or rateables. If anything, as I've indicated before, there are nice homes to be had in MP, but in many cases, the taxes are high in relation to the home's price.

I'm in a larger, 3br cottage in SB with more house, out buildings, property and closer to the beach. I am paying less in taxes than the MP cottage homeowners currently do. My house is also worth more.

Non cottages currently listed under $400k in SB:

However an Ardsley @ $349k on Sanford is only $8K for 4 bedrooms.

$367k Hargrove, 3Br is $8100

Bayles (not B section) $398k, 6 br, $10,200.

Spencer Ln, Devon, 3BR, $399.9k, $9,200

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

NP. I looked up the street name: Hillside.

Thats the one. I got a buddy who lives there and its terrific.

It reminds me of the Terraces and The Hollows. Really beautiful Craftsmen style smaller homes.A stones throw from WMB too

Crooks

[Crookhaven]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

Yikes, it is. There's something up with that house, though. It's firesale priced compared to other homes in that neighborhood.

The $349k 2 br Miller Place cottage is $9600; in the past you have commented about a family member's home in MP, the high taxes, the lack or rateables. If anything, as I've indicated before, there are nice homes to be had in MP, but in many cases, the taxes are high in relation to the home's price.

I'm in a larger, 3br cottage in SB with more house, out buildings, property and closer to the beach. I am paying less in taxes than the MP cottage homeowners currently do. My house is also worth more.

Non cottages currently listed under $400k in SB:

However an Ardsley @ $349k on Sanford is only $8K for 4 bedrooms.

$367k Hargrove, 3Br is $8100

Bayles (not B section) $398k, 6 br, $10,200.

Spencer Ln, Devon, 3BR, $399.9k, $9,200

I'm by no means suggesting MP taxes are low (again no ratables).I just dont think 3V is too far off. As for the 2 bed by Cedar... L/L/L. When youre on .4 in a larger 2 bed(poss 3) with a Garage in a private Beach Community (click the map)for 8k (w Star) its not too bad at all. Homes in Rustic Acres are very similar in size and style (L ranch/Colonial etc) to the Strathmores and Taxes are near identical but most have full basements and they are N of 25A.Do you have low taxes in SB? Yes. Is Stony Brook known for low taxes? Hells no!

Rustic Acres 3/2 L Ranch 2 car Full Bsmt 8k.
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....peprop=1&phm=1

As for OP. I do think shed be much better served with that type of stock in the MP-RP-SWR area, but I admire her desire to keep it green and stay close.Id really take another look at Poquott and that bungalow neighborhood I spoke of off of Mt Gray.

Peace,

Crooks

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by Crookhaven

I'm by no means suggesting MP taxes are low (again no ratables).I just dont think 3V is too far off. As for the 2 bed by Cedar... L/L/L. When youre on .4 in a larger 2 bed(poss 3) with a Garage in a private Beach Community (click the map)for 8k (w Star) its not too bad at all. Homes in Rustic Acres are very similar in size and style (L ranch/Colonial etc) to the Strathmores and Taxes are near identical but most have full basements and they are N of 25A.Do you have low taxes in SB? Yes. Is Stony Brook known for low taxes? Hells no!

Rustic Acres 3/2 L Ranch 2 car Full Bsmt 8k.
MLSLI.com

As for OP. I do think shed be much better served with that type of stock in the MP-RP-SWR area, but I admire her desire to keep it green and stay close.Id really take another look at Poquott and that bungalow neighborhood I spoke of off of Mt Gray.

Peace,

Crooks

I understand your point and don't argue it; for me it's a matter of what's the point in a 'reasonably' priced home if the taxes are starting out at $9K (and rising) and the commute is X or XX miles further?

Using the listing above -- shortest route possible to SBU is 9.18 miles one way, RT 18.36 driving. That's 91.8 miles a week, or 4,498 miles -- assuming 2 weeks vacation and 5 major holidays off.

4498/fuel economy*gas price=cost of commute. Add to that the time spent in the car each day, wear and tear, and (in the case of environmentally aware people) the additional exhaust emissions released.

Some houses might not have a basement if one opts for an alphabet house; for some people ample attic space is fine.

I clipped a few more listings. If you notice, some of the more expensive Stony Brook properties have taxes about the same as the less expensive MP properties. Reasonable taxes can be had in Stony Brook -- I've already been this route. It takes time and patience.

Partial basement, MP, MP schools priced right for the area, taxes are $$$
(contrary to listing -- it is not near the water)
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....171&typeprop=1

Stony Brook priced right for the area Same Taxes as MP listing above, but the water is right there.
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....108&typeprop=1

Miller Place walk to water -- reasonably priced taxes are $8200
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....435&typeprop=1

Stony Brook -- UBER cheap taxes, priced right for area.
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....452&typeprop=1

Historic home on Christian, walk to water, taxes $9K
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....376&typeprop=1

Historic home on Christian, walk to water taxes $8143
http://www.mlsli.com/unidetailsredo....462&typeprop=1

[rythymstix]

Our realtor is showing us a few homes on Sycamore tomorrow. Any concerns, thoughts or feelings on this part of Stony Brook? We have three kids. One in 7th grade, two in 3rd grade.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by rythymstix

Our realtor is showing us a few homes on Sycamore tomorrow. Any concerns, thoughts or feelings on this part of Stony Brook? We have three kids. One in 7th grade, two in 3rd grade.

The "S" section. One of my friends lives there and she likens it to 'Mayberry'. She is very happy there. People look out for one another, lots of kids, community park, and a nice, organized community group which has different events.

Circle of Friends

Your 7th grader will attend Murphy which is nearby. I am not sure which elementary school your 3rd graders will go to.

Where are you moving from?

[2011littlehouse]

Originally Posted by rythymstix

Our realtor is showing us a few homes on Sycamore tomorrow. Any concerns, thoughts or feelings on this part of Stony Brook? We have three kids. One in 7th grade, two in 3rd grade.

As OBH said, the S-section is an excellent choice for a family with kids. Safe, convenient, clean.
These days, you can probably buy there a colonial in a decent shape (4BR, 2B) in the high $300k, low $400k. Low to mid $300k for a ranch or a cape in decent condition.

No basements, no sewers in that section. For me personally, no basement is no deterrent, but for many it is.