We're gonna need a bigger paddle. First, there was Sea Spray, now Bid on the City has announced that their inaugural Hamptons rental auction will be held on March 20th, with live coverage on local cable channel PlumTV. What's on the block? Currently, nine houses of all sizes, prices and locations--and while they clean up nicely for photos, labeling them all "luxury" is a bit of an overreach. Bidding starts at the prices listed below, then work their way down until the first bid is placed.
70 Squiretown Road, Hampton Bays
Starting bid: $42,000 MD-LD
3500 sq. ft., 5BR/4Bath, garage, pool, backyard
32 John Street, Southampton
Starting bid $45,000 MD-LD
2020 sq. ft., 4BR/2Bath, pool, hot tub
28 Dover Avenue, Southampton
Starting bid: $45,000 MD-LD
2400 sq. ft., 4BR, 2Bath, fireplace, garage, pool
9 Northside Drive, Sag Harbor
Starting bid: $49,000 MD-LD
3000 sq. ft., 3BR/3.5Bath, fireplace, pool, 1 acre
28 Long Springs Road, Southampton
Starting bid: $55,000 MD-LD
2100 sq. ft., 3BR/3Bath, fireplace, pool, 1.25 pond front acres
12 Old School House Lane, East Hampton
Starting bid: $65,000 MD-LD
4500 sq. ft., 4BR/4.5Bath, gourmet kitchen, pool, fireplace
120 Halsey Lane, Water Mill
Starting bid: $75,000 MD-LD
2500 sq. ft., 3BR, 3.5Bath, fireplace, pool
80 Spring Pound Lane, Southampton
Starting bid: $85,000 MD-LD
4000 sq. ft, 5BR/3Bath, pool, in private community
10 Murphy Drive, Hampton Bays
Starting bid: $159,000 MD-LD
Traditional two-story home, 2200 sq. ft., 3BR, 2Bath, fireplace, garage, pool, .81 acres