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 North Fork open houses scheduled for this weekend, priced from $799,000 to $5,150,000.
$799,999 | Riverhead
Saturday, Oct. 25 and Oct. 26, noon – 2:00 p.m.
Things to see: A 1,500-square-foot Craftsman-style home near Reeves Beach. The private backyard patio is nicely shielded from view with plantings. There’s an all-season sunporch, cathedral ceiling and pellet stove fireplace in the living room. Ensuite primary bedroom also has a fireplace.
See listing here.

$975,000 | Southold
Saturday, Oct. 25 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Things to see: A three-bedroom circa 1900 classic farmhouse with all vintage architectural finishes intact and a wrap-around porch. This was originally part of as part of the Southold Hotel on Main Road before moving to its current location. The eat-in kitchen and baths could use an update, but there’s lots to work with here.
See listing here.

$1,100,000 | Baiting Hollow
Saturday, Oct 25, 12 – 2 p.m.
Things to see: A three-bedroom colonial on just over an acre features a large, open kitchen with pretty wood cabinets. Fireplace in the open format dining/living area, separate home office, and spic and span finished basement.
See listing here.

$1,695,000 | Mattituck
Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Things to see: A newly constructed four-bedroom home with stylish finishes and custom millwork. Designed in an “upside down” format, it features cathedral ceilings, a dual-sided fireplace serves the great room and the outside second-story terrace. Permit in place for a pool.
See listing here.
$5,150,000 | Shelter Island
Sunday, Oct. 26, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Things to see: Built in 1860, this five-bedroom waterfront estate is a rare offering on the market, set on nearly three acres in a park-like setting with western-facing water views and a deepwater dock. Country-style kitchen and bathrooms could use some TLC, but there are fireplaces, original hardwood floors and an attic space packed with potential. Heated waterside gunite pool and a gazebo porch.
See listing here.