This Week in Real Estate: Value Buys Around Town

Though many of the homes for sale in Poquott are listed for over $1 million, one stands out: 4 Bayberry Road, which comes with lots of potential for its new owner.

This five-bedroom, three-bathroom ranch is listed at $649,000, and features many amenities. It includes two fully outfitted granite kitchens and bathrooms with Whirlpool baths, as well as two fireplaces, skylights, and wood floors. Behind the home is a 20-foot by 40-foot in-ground pool, as well as a view of the water and beach rights.

For more information, contact Albert Wong of Modern Realty and Management in Stony Brook.

Here are some more open houses in and around Three Village this weekend:

Saturday, August 27

3 p.m. – 5 p.m.: 14 Shawmont Lane, Stony Brook, $399,000.  Four-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom colonial with new hardwood floors, updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and Corian countertops, formal dining room, fresh paint, and a new washer and dryer.  Contact Stephanie Carollo and Suzanne Parlatore at Shea and Sanders Real Estate of East Setauket.

Sunday, August 28
*call agent to confirm in case of inclement weather

12 p.m. – 2 p.m.: 15 Conscience Bay Road, Setauket, $1,290,000.  Five-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom colonial with designer tile, deep molding throughout, high-end kitchen, open floor plan, library, private office over three-car garage, and waterviews.  Contact Judith Buckridge at Century 21 North End Realty of Saint James.

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: 11 Bentley Lane, Stony Brook, $366,990.  Three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch with updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, laminate flooring in kitchen and hallway, new carpeting, large rooms, and updated tilt-in windows.  Contact Denise Calderone at Landmark Realty of LI of Wading River.

1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: 1 Holyoke Lane, Stony Brook, $489,000.  Five-bedroom, four-bathroom farm ranch with a formal dining room, a fireplace in the living room, large eat-in kitchen with sliding doors to the patio, central air conditioning, and an in-ground pool.  Contact Michael Ardolino at Realty Connect USA of East Setauket.

2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.: 4 Settlers Way, Setauket, $528,000.  Three-bedroom, three-bathroom colonial with new bay window in the dining room, a new bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, hardwood floors throughout, central air conditioning, and room for a possible fourth bedroom.  Contact Maureen Fitzgibbon at Coach Realtors of Port Jefferson.

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: 12 Cedar Drive, Stony Brook, $499,900 - $529,900.  Two-bedroom, three-bathroom farm ranch with eat-in kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, living room with fireplace, master bedroom suite, potential in-law apartment with kitchen and laundry, central air conditioning, and a 2.5-car garage.  Contact Judith Buckridge at Century 21 North End Realty of Saint James.

3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: 3 Twig Court, Setauket, $389,000. Four-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom hi-ranch on a cul-de-sac with hardwood floors, formal dining room, master bedroom with sliding doors to the deck, and a large fenced yard.  Contact Michael Ardolino at Realty Connect USA of East Setauket.

SOLD!

193 Erik Drive in Setauket closed on Aug. 23 with a price tag of $334,000. This two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom condominium in The Lakes has a cathedral ceiling in the master suite, guest bedroom with private bath, open and bright living room/dining room, central air conditioning, and amenities including three pools, tennis, and a gym. This property was sold by Carmela Kaiser and Jonathan Kaiser of Fortune Realty of L.I. in South Setauket.

Sound Bites

“Many homeowners who are trying to sell think that increasing their curb appeal has to be a pricey affair involving landscapers or a new front porch,” said Cindy Mantione of Coach Realtors of Smithtown. “But there are a great deal of small, inexpensive things you can do for the outside of your home that will make the overall appearance much more appealing.”

Mantione suggests these simple do-it-yourself projects, all of which will take less than one afternoon, and cost one hundred dollars or less.

Flower Boxes. “Putting flower boxes under your windows will give your home a pop of color and increase the overall charm factor of your property. Not interested in flower boxes? A few potted plants lining your porch, steps or walkway will do the trick as well.”

Replace Your Numbers. “Many houses have old, faded or rusted numbers. Buying new, modern numbers—or even customized numeral plaques—can really help the look of the front of your home.”

Mailbox Makeover. “Getting an upgraded or customized mailbox adds great detailing to the front of your house. Whether you opt for a mounted box on the side of your home or a curbside container, having a mailbox that stands out is a nice touch.” 

“There are many different low-budget options for bolstering your curb appeal,” Mantione said. “Doing so will immediately make your home more inviting, assure a great first impression and enable a faster selling time.”