Project Code Name "Finder Keepers" (help me find a home!) (Babylon: sale)

[anthonylongisland]

So, it looks like I may have an offer on my place in the next day or two... SO, now I am even more seriously looking for a home. Location (school system?) is very important to me as is obviously the price. I know alot of people here use MLSLI.com and such, so I thought I would just put an add out there that if you know of a home that is priced at about $250,000ish and taxes maxed at about $7,000ish and fits these basic needs to please either reply here with a MLSLI number or private message me if you dont want everyone else to see it.

I currently work in the town of Babylon, and would not have a problem driving 40 minutes... (more or less, depending on the home of course)

I know it is off the beat and path... as i have found two winners so far, but one was sold very quickly (as i was not ready to pounce on it) and the other was actually mis-priced on MLS (at least i knew a good deal when i saw one).

All help is always GREATLY appreciated!!!

(Perfect world, cause i know some people are going to want even more information...)
We would love (all or some) the following features (in no order)

1. Two story Home
2. Full unfinished basement
3. House NOT on a main road
4. Some property (cant be too much, but hoping for some space).
5. Pools are ok, not a must... but not a problem
6. 1.5 bathrooms or more is great
7. 3 or more bedrooms
8. EIK
9. Gas for the kitchen stove (without going with LP)

[StephM]

Rocky Point is probably more than 40 minutes away from Babylon, but it is a great value for the money. Here are a few house I found in less than 5 minutes that seem really nice.

http://mlsli.com/unidetailsredo.CFM?...start=1&rpp=10

http://mlsli.com/unidetailsredo.CFM?...start=1&rpp=10

http://mlsli.com/unidetailsredo.CFM?...start=2&rpp=10

http://mlsli.com/unidetailsredo.CFM?...start=2&rpp=10

[OhBeeHave]

If this house is in the Port Jeff Schools -- check it out.


28 Huron St PT.JEFFERSON STA
$237,777 Cape, 1 Family
8.0 Rooms
4 Bedrooms, 2.0 Baths

Annual Taxes: $5,600
Port Jefferson School District
Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 75 X 100 ML#: 2077229

[KellyFG]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

If this house is in the Port Jeff Schools -- check it out.


28 Huron St PT.JEFFERSON STA
$237,777 Cape, 1 Family
8.0 Rooms
4 Bedrooms, 2.0 Baths

Annual Taxes: $5,600
Port Jefferson School District
Year Built: 1935
Lot Size: 75 X 100 ML#: 2077229

its not, Huron is in Comsewogue. I grew up in that area & had a childhood friend on that street. Not my favorite part of PJS.

To the OP a couple of the things on your list make it a stretch IMO to find a house that isn't totally trashed. If you could become flexible on the natural gas requirement, Ridge would be a great choice for you.

[anthonylongisland]

Originally Posted by KellyFG

its not, Huron is in Comsewogue. I grew up in that area & had a childhood friend on that street. Not my favorite part of PJS.

To the OP a couple of the things on your list make it a stretch IMO to find a house that isn't totally trashed. If you could become flexible on the natural gas requirement, Ridge would be a great choice for you.

I am flexible in everything. I understand that to get everything on my wish list it would cost too much. With that said, perhaps i could shoot for half? I am totally flexible, as every house / situation will have pros and cons.

[OhBeeHave]

Originally Posted by anthonylongisland

I am flexible in everything. I understand that to get everything on my wish list it would cost too much. With that said, perhaps i could shoot for half? I am totally flexible, as every house / situation will have pros and cons.

Put the wish list in order of importance. There's flexibility, but sometimes there are one or two things that are far more important than others. For me, house NOT on a busy road would be in the top 2.

[anthonylongisland]

Originally Posted by OhBeeHave

Put the wish list in order of importance. There's flexibility, but sometimes there are one or two things that are far more important than others. For me, house NOT on a busy road would be in the top 2.

My order, in order of importance...

1. House NOT on a main road
2. Two story Home
3. 1.5 bathrooms or more is great
4. 3 or more bedrooms
5. EIK
6. Full unfinished (or finished) basement
7. Some property (cant be too much, but hoping for some space).
8. Gas for the kitchen stove (without going with LP)
9. Pools are ok, not a must... but not a problem

[Elke Mariotti]

And you're not using a Realtor because

[anthonylongisland]

Originally Posted by Elke Mariotti

And you're not using a Realtor because

I am. We (or really she) is focused on selling... Until i get some offers and actually get the process of selling in full motion, I decided to take it upon myself to try and look into where I want to buy. When i bought my co-op, i had a TERRIBLE realtor (who quit her job just before i had my closing, she couldnt show up to the closing because she was starting her new job) and I feel like my needs where not addressed. Now I am a little wiser, and I have a better understanding of what I am looking for.

My current realtor is very good (seems like it so far at least)... but the bottum line is I have to live with my choices, so I want to be in control. Any help she will give me (and im sure she will) will be greatly appreciated... but it will only be help... I will be in control this time.

[Elke Mariotti]

Originally Posted by anthonylongisland

I am. We (or really she) is focused on selling... Until i get some offers and actually get the process of selling in full motion, I decided to take it upon myself to try and look into where I want to buy. When i bought my co-op, i had a TERRIBLE realtor (who quit her job just before i had my closing, she couldnt show up to the closing because she was starting her new job) and I feel like my needs where not addressed. Now I am a little wiser, and I have a better understanding of what I am looking for.

My current realtor is very good (seems like it so far at least)... but the bottum line is I have to live with my choices, so I want to be in control. Any help she will give me (and im sure she will) will be greatly appreciated... but it will only be help... I will be in control this time.

Sorry you had such a bad experience the first time around - good luck with the sale of your home!