Living on the North Fork can be a tantalizing proposition, with its historic villages, farm-to-table (and other!) restaurants, iconic farms and close proximity to the water. Whether you’re looking for a house to put down roots, a second family home or a weekend getaway, there is plenty to choose from.
Here are five homes all under a million dollars that offer respite away from big city life, or upgrade your current North Fork situation. Fix up, fluff and fold or move in — they’re yours for the looking, if not for the taking!
$670,000 | Jamesport
Sunday, Aug. 10, 12 – 2 p.m.
Things to see: Built in 1920, this is a classic cottage by the bay, with a glassed-in front porch, wainscoting details and hardwood floors. Nice side deck for dining adjacent to the windowed garage and offering possibility to renovate and incorporate to expand the living area footprint or create an accessory unit.
See listing here.
$750,000 | Wading River
Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Things to see: A four-bedroom, four bathroom ranch on half an acre just half a mile from the beach. Outside, there’s a salt water in-ground pool and hot tub; inside pretty hardwood floors, a woodburning fireplace, exposed brick, open-formant living and dining room. Finished basement.
See listing here.
$834,999 | Wading River
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Things to see: This four-bedroom modern Victorian farmhouse sits on nearly an acre. The main level features an open format, woodburning fireplace with sliding doors in the kitchen leading to a dining deck, firepit area and large yard with a privacy fence. Wood cabinets in the kitchen offer plenty of storage.
See listing here.
$849,000 | Southold
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Things to see: A classic cedar-shingled two-bedroom cottage with beach rights near Founder’s Landing. Small but stylish open eat-in kitchen, with a door leading to the backyard brick dining patio and conversation area. Two bedrooms upstairs and everywhere you go, brightness and light.
See listing here.
$925,000 |Orient
Saturday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Things to see: his two-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch in the Green Acres community is adjacent to 63 acres of undeveloped preserve land. A covered deck offers views of the yard with pretty flowering shrubs. The lower level is partially finished and offers access to the ground-floor patio, opening up more possibilities for inside/outside living.
See listing here.
