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inding a Long Island condo under $500 000 is increasingly difficult, yet real‑estate agents have closed five single‑family homes this fall for less than that amount. Below are the properties and their key details.
**Hicksville – Colonial (Sept.)**
- Sold for $330 000.
- 2 bedrooms, 1½ bath, 2,600 sq ft lot, built 1924.
- Zoned for residential, commercial, or mixed use, giving upside.
- Taxes $9,872; in Hicksville School District.
- Originally listed $399 000; needed renovations but drew strong interest.
- Seen as a solid investment opportunity.
**Islip Terrace – Cape (Sept.)**
- Sold for $489 000.
- 1,000 sq ft, 3 beds, 1 bath, 0.21‑acre lot, built 1917.
- Full basement, outdoor entrance, deck with fire pit, two‑level living.
- Roof, driveway, bathroom, boiler, water heater updated in last five years.
- Taxes $8,400; East Islip Union Free School District.
- First‑time buyers; no negative feedback; potential for expansion.
**Hauppauge – 900‑sq‑ft Home (Oct.)**
- Sold for $500 000.
- 2 beds, 2 baths, 0.09‑acre lot, built 1930.
- Renovated 2023: windows, siding, roof, kitchen, baths.
- Basement and laundry room.
- Taxes $6,125; Hauppauge School District.
- Listed $539 000; four open houses filled quickly; low taxes a major draw.
**Sayville – Cottage (Oct.)**
- Sold for $485 000.
- 767 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, 0.22‑acre lot, built 1932.
- Detached garage, deep property, loft space, renovated bath, new walkway, enclosed porch, full basement.
- Cesspools updated within last decade.
- Taxes $9,345; Sayville Union Free School District.
- Originally two beds; wall removed to enlarge kitchen and living area.
**East Setauket (Poquott) – Cottage (Oct.)**
- Sold for $425 000.
- 654 sq ft, 1 bed, 1 bath, 58×125‑ft lot, built 1945.
- Enclosed porch, outdoor shower, full basement.
- Taxes $4,468; Three Village Central School District.
- Community amenities: private beaches, tennis court, playground, garden.
- Listed $499 000; attracted ~40 visitors; buyers noted low taxes and insurance as key advantages.
