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$3.49 million mobile home has just entered the market at Montauk Shores, the upscale trailer park on the far east end of Montauk. The 700‑square‑foot clapboard unit sits on a privately owned lot with unobstructed ocean views, a feature highlighted by listing agent Demetri Sopkiw. “You wake up to the surf and the weather report,” he told The Post, emphasizing the property’s panoramic beachfront appeal.

    The listing, managed by Susan Ceslow of Douglas Elliman, offers a two‑bedroom, one‑bath layout that dates back to the 1970s but was refreshed in 2017. The kitchen includes a full‑size refrigerator and gas stove, while the bathroom houses a stacked washer/dryer. A generous deck overlooks the dunes, and residents enjoy shared amenities such as a heated pool, recreation center, playground, and basketball court.

    At nearly $5,000 per square foot, the price ties the record set in 2023 when an 800‑square‑foot custom trailer sold off‑market for $3.75 million. For context, Manhattan’s luxury market averages $2,535 per square foot, according to recent Miller Samuel and Douglas Elliman data.

    Montauk Shores, established almost 50 years ago along a two‑mile stretch of Ditch Plains beach, evolved from a working‑class surf community into a coveted enclave for millionaires and even billionaires. Historically, mobile homes rented for as little as $50 a month; today, the same units command six‑figure prices, especially on privately owned lots. Ceslow recently sold a 600‑square‑foot trailer on a leased site for $830,000, a record for that lot type, while a four‑bedroom home on a leased lot that listed for $1.19 million is now $829,000. A three‑bedroom unit listed at $3.6 million in early 2024 now sits at $2.6 million.

    The surge in demand accelerated after 2020 lockdowns, as affluent buyers sought coastal retreats. Montauk Shores now attracts high‑profile buyers, including celebrities like Jimmy Buffett, and its mobile homes are often seen parked beside luxury SUVs.

    Despite its modern reputation as a “shabby‑chic playground for the wealthy,” long‑time residents remember the days when a single mobile home could be rented for a few dollars a month. The dramatic rise in property values reflects both the desirability of the oceanfront location and the limited supply of privately owned lots.

    The $3.49 million listing remains on the market, offering buyers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Montauk’s most coveted beachfront property in a compact, well‑renovated mobile home.