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I'm potentially looking for an inexpensive place on Long Island to purchase a summer getaway. I would love to be near the ocean - especially with a view. But I do NOT want to be smack in the middle of any "bar scene." Even though we are a young couple, I'm looking for a quiet and relaxing area where my family (ranging in age from 1 to 70) can all enjoy a respite from the daily grind.
Long Beach seems too iffy. I can't afford the east end and people say the west end is a roll of the dice.
Montauk/Hamptons are too pricey.
Then there's a central town like Manorville; affordable but too far of a drive to everything.
I realize the budget is not much, and I also would consider something off of Long Island, but within a 2 hour drive. It also needs to be a location with a bright future (for resale value).
100% agree. I think if you're looking for this kind of house on LI right now, the North Fork is the last place you're gonna find one for a somewhat affordable price.....while still actually feeling like you're on vacation LOL. The NoFo is absolutely beautiful too, honestly my favorite part of LI for scenery.
100% agree. I think if you're looking for this kind of house on LI right now, the North Fork is the last place you're gonna find one for a somewhat affordable price.....while still actually feeling like you're on vacation LOL. The NoFo is absolutely beautiful too, honestly my favorite part of LI for scenery.
Agreed Sean.
I hope to retitre to Greenport and Manhattan.
Heavy on the somewhat though, it is Hamptons North.
Some good bargains to be had in Pre NoFo Wading River/Baiting Hollow etc.
Heavy on the somewhat though, it is Hamptons North.
Some good bargains to be had in Pre NoFo Wading River/Baiting Hollow etc.
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I think $450k will get you into something really nice, good location in every single town on the North Fork. I'd imagine there are even some old cottages on the sound or the Peconic you could buy for that money. Wading River & Baiting Hollow are super-nice places too, and you'll get more house, but for recreational purposes I'd trade a whole lot of house just to be a little further out and have the complete package.
How about Fire Island? Will $450k buy you something anywhere down there? I've never been and know literally nothing of the place. Dunno about resale either, or insurance premiums considering the constant threat from storms. It's a lot more inconvenient to get to, but that might be part of the fun.
I think $450k will get you into something really nice, good location in every single town on the North Fork. I'd imagine there are even some old cottages on the sound or the Peconic you could buy for that money. Wading River & Baiting Hollow are super-nice places too, and you'll get more house, but for recreational purposes I'd trade a whole lot of house just to be a little further out and have the complete package.
How about Fire Island? Will $450k buy you something anywhere down there? I've never been and know literally nothing of the place. Dunno about resale either, or insurance premiums considering the constant threat from storms. It's a lot more inconvenient to get to, but that might be part of the fun.
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