Hamptons homes, neighborhoods, architecture, and real estate

Hamptons open houses to check out this week

Seeing a home before making a purchase is a big step in home-owning. Attending an open house is a great way to do that.

By Grace Cassidy October 15

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Empty double lot on nearly 4 waterfront acres in Sag Harbor asks $29M

Do you think that the market value has risen enough over the last five years that the current asking price will entice someone to purchase the desirable property?

By Grace Cassidy October 15

How much for a shingled north-of-the-highway Sagaponack home?

In 2005, the property was purchased for $970,000 and the current home was completed two years after. Since the property now includes a home, we’re going to start the guessing at $1.5 million.

By Grace Cassidy October 15

Open thread: What’s your favorite outdoor fall activity to do in the Hamptons?

Tell us in the comments

By Grace Cassidy October 12

Attractive new-build in Sag Harbor finds a buyer

The four-bedroom, three-bath house has partial water views over Sag Harbor Bay and is sited on 0.22 acres of land.

By Grace Cassidy October 12

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Fix up this 1895 Greenport charmer asking $749K

We’ve got to ask our readers: Would you nix the floral wallpaper in the dining room? We think that it might be a cool accent wall if done right.

By Grace Cassidy October 12

Amagansett modern now asking 52 percent of original asking price

We first featured the property in March of 2017 when it was listed for $11.5M. Since then, the home has had multiple price cuts, the most recent $2M change in price bringing the property down to $5.995M.

By Grace Cassidy October 11

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Fix up a tiny 985-square-foot beach cottage in Noyac for $699K

It needs some work, but if you’re seeking a low-maintenance East End home, this could be just the space you’ve been looking for.

By Grace Cassidy October 11

Big reveal: $2.975M for a modern barn style home in Water Mill

More than half of our readers cast their votes in the highest two categories—between $3 million and $3.5 million, and over $3.5 million. In 2008, the property sold for $2.5 million. Before that, it sold as an empty lot in 2004 for $425,000.

By Grace Cassidy October 11

Own 20 acres of waterfront land on Shelter Island for $14.2M

The largest parcel currently available for sale on Shelter Island spans 20 acres—and it’s waterfront on West Neck Creek.

By Grace Cassidy October 11

Sag Harbor new-build last asking $3.195M finds a buyer

Spanning 4,200 square feet, the home offers five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, one half-bath, and an open floorplan.

By Grace Cassidy October 10

Contemporary home from 1981 in East Hampton’s Northwest Woods asks $995K

Back in 2002, the home was purchased for $465,000—and Zillow actually estimates that it’s currently worth about $1.25 million.

By Grace Cassidy October 10

What $1M buys you in Napeague right now

They’re all on the smaller side

By Grace Cassidy October 10

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4 Victorians you can buy on the East End right now

These homes might not be haunted, but they’re getting us in the mood for Halloween

By Grace Cassidy October 10

Upside-down beach house in Montauk quickly goes into contract

In June, the house listed for $1.45 million, but after two months the price went down to the most recent asking price of $1,375,000.

By Grace Cassidy October 9

Sagaponack estate on 4.4 acres cuts price again, now under $20M

The property was purchased in May of 2007 for $18,176,280 under a limited liability company titled Camp Hedges, and now it’s listed for $19,995,000.

By Grace Cassidy October 9

An artist’s midcentury home with two barns in Springs wants $1.425M

We love the midcentury style gas fireplace, the hardwood floors, and the open floorplan, but it could use a face life to bring it up to date a bit.

By Grace Cassidy October 9

Restored 19th century whaleship owner’s Sag Harbor village home asks $6.2M

Even though the home has been restored and brought into the 21st century, there are still pieces of 19th century details that we love, such as the original wide plank hardwood floors and glass pane windows.

By Grace Cassidy October 9

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The Grey Gardens carriage house sells for $8.5M

The historic property at 132 Apaquogue Road in the Georgica section of East Hampton came on the market for the first time in over 50 years earlier this year in January with an asking price of $9.5M

By Grace Cassidy October 8

How much for this modern barn style home in Water Mill?

Built in 2006, the home sold in 2008 for $2.5 million, and now 10 years later it’s back on the market. Can you guess what the property is listed for?

By Grace Cassidy October 8

Gorgeous waterfront retreat in North Haven wants $9.75M

In 2005, the property sold for $1.57 million and the current house was finished three years later in 2008. Though it’s been available to rent in the past, this is the first time that it’s come on the sales market.

By Grace Cassidy October 8

Call for submissions: Show us your Hamptons Halloween decor

Send us your best decorations!

By Grace Cassidy October 5

In East Hampton, a 13-acre waterfront compound asking $14M finds a buyer

In addition to having lots of space to stretch out, the property features a private dock, tennis court, and a water side pool.

By Grace Cassidy October 5

Cozy Sag Harbor home sells close to ask for $2.475

Even though the Nantucket-style home was built in 1988, we like that it has a 19th century feel to it that’s often found in Sag Harbor homes.

By Grace Cassidy October 4

Own a shingled bayfront home with a private dock in North Haven for $17M

Built in 2012, the home is still quite new and offers modern features and conveniences such as walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding doors that open to allow for indoor-outdoor living between the living room and the exterior patios.

By Grace Cassidy October 4

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Big reveal: $1.6M for a newly built contemporary in Hampton Bays

Features include an open floorplan between the living and dining spaces, walls of glass, a second-story terrace, and a waterview rooftop deck.

By Grace Cassidy October 4

What $5M buys you in Westhampton right now

Four of the homes are waterfront, one is on the ocean, and four of them have pools and tennis courts outside

By Grace Cassidy October 3

A tiny Sag Harbor village home quickly goes into contract

Located at 71 Franklin Avenue, the property is just a half-mile walk to Sag Harbor village shops and restaurants, and about the same distance to Haven’s Beach.

By Grace Cassidy October 3

Bridgehampton estate on over 20 acres wants $16.9M

The main house is on a 1.65-acre parcel, while the additional 19.5 acres are currently being used as a polo field according to the listing—and 1.97 acres of that can be built on with accessory structures.

By Grace Cassidy October 3

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$1M taken off the asking price of Sagaponack mansion on Hedges Lane

After several price cuts—the most recent $1,045,000 price cut happening last week—the home is now listed for $14.95 million.

By Grace Cassidy October 2

Waterfront East Hampton compound on Georgica Pond finds a buyer

The compound was asking $45M back in 2015, but more recently was listed for just under $30M

By Grace Cassidy October 2

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A compact and stylish shingled cottage in Noyack asks $899K

It recently got new cedar shingle siding and a new roof during renovations

By Grace Cassidy October 2

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Quaint Sag Harbor village charmer asks $2.395M

Inside a cozy 2,000 square feet, there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, a stone fireplace in the great room, and a home theater on the finished lower level.

By Grace Cassidy October 1

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How much for a brand new, light-filled contemporary in Hampton Bays?

Can you guess this week’s PriceSpotter?

By Grace Cassidy October 1

A 6-acre property in the Fordune section of Southampton lists for $37M

The landscape offers a gated entry to the property, specimen trees, gardens, a pond, a pool, a gazebo, and a Har-Tru tennis court.

By Grace Cassidy September 28

Open thread: How would you describe the Hamptons in the off-season to an out-of-towner?

Tell us in the comments

By Grace Cassidy September 28

Midcentury home in Hampton Bays quickly finds a buyer

We’re excited to see what the new owners choose to do with the home—if they renovate, what the after photos will look like, or, if they tear it down, what they build in its place.

By Grace Cassidy September 28

Sagaponack compound on over 7 acres asks $29.9M

For guests or additional living space, the pool house and the carriage house both offer a sitting room with a fireplace, a kitchenette, and two ensuite bedrooms each.

By Grace Cassidy September 27