A white Egret with a grand wingspan swooped down for a landing on a pond in Southold. Julia Robins, a real estate agent with Century 21, is selling a house just steps away. The sounds of wildlife fill the air here, she said.
"It's a relaxing, beautiful place to renew and restore yourself," said Robins. "It feels magical. Even doing open houses down there the past couple weeks, I adore sitting at lake, listening to the sounds of nature.
It's a special place." Purchasing a waterfront property on Long Island can lead to rare moments like this, and, in some cases, a whole new lifestyle, local real estate agents agreed. Whether it's by the bay, on the Sound or near a pond, water enthusiasts might like to take a dip at some of these recently listed properties on Long Island.
The elevated, wrap-around deck offers both views of the water and the scenic neighborhood on this $1.4 million Oak Beach home. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin If you blink while driving along Ocean Parkway, you just might miss Oak Beach: A hidden gem of a community where this home is on the market for just under $1.
4 million. The contemporary-style abode is seconds away from Fire Island Inlet. The property is served by the Babylon Union Free School District.
It is located in an AE flood zone — a FEMA classification for an area with a 1% chance of flooding annually — said listing agent Beth Lowe, of Douglas Elliman Real Estate. "You could live there year-round, or it could be your summer home," said Lowe. "To me, i.