Opportunity Knocks in Wantagh’s Twin Lakes Neighborhood! This custom 1,700+ sq. ft. expanded ranch with charming front porch, set on a quarter-acre property, offers 3 generous bedrooms, 2 spacious full baths, and a warm, character-filled interior highlighted by beautiful wood finishes throughout. The sunken living room showcases rich wood trim and detailing, hardwood floors, and a brick two-sided fireplace, wood-burning from the living room and with the potential for gas from the formal dining room. The kitchen continues the home’s natural warmth with an abundance of cherry cabinetry, Corian countertops, updated black and stainless-steel appliances, and a double oven. Just off the kitchen, the heated all-season room is a standout, featuring a traditional exposed wood-beam ceiling and brick flooring, an inviting space for entertaining or relaxing year round. Outside, enjoy a cement patio, PVC-fenced property, and an oversized two-car detached garage. Additional updates and features include a 2025 Whirlpool washer and dryer, hardwood flooring throughout, updated architectural roof, 2-zone gas hot-water heat, new hot-water heater, 3 wall A/C units, and 200-amp electric. Located in the Forest Lake Elementary School area, close to the LIRR, Wantagh Park, Twin Lakes Preserve, shopping, dining and just minutes from Jones Beach. True taxes: $16,185. Tax grievance in progress. A spacious home filled with warmth, woodwork, and character that truly must be seen to be appreciated.
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Price
$839,999
Days On Site
0 Days
Bedrooms
3
Inside Area (SqFt)
1,727 sqft
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.2814 Acres
Year Built
1953
MLS® Number
1055221
Status
Active
Property Tax
$17,304
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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Recent Activity
9 hours ago
Listing first seen on site
9 hours ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
General Features
Acres
0.2814
Cross Street
Old Mill Road
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Parking
DrivewayGarage
Parking Spaces
4
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
1727
Style
Exp Ranch
Utilities
Natural Gas AvailableCable ConnectedElectricity ConnectedNatural Gas ConnectedSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water Source
Public
Interior Features
Appliances
DishwasherDryerElectric RangeRangeRefrigeratorWasherGas Water Heater
Basement
Level - BasementDescription - Large Open Room, 2025 Laundry, Storage & Utilities
Level - FirstDescription - Kitchen, LR, DR, 3 Beds, 2 Full Baths, Sun Room
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Exterior Features
Construction Details
CedarFrame
Fencing
FencedBack YardVinyl
Lot Features
Back YardLevel
Other Structures
Garage(s)
Patio And Porch
CoveredPatio
Community Features
School District
Wantagh
Schools
School District
Wantagh
Elementary School
Forest Lake School
Middle School
Wantagh Middle School
High School
Wantagh Senior High School
Listing courtesy of Compass Greater NY LLC mary.macaluso@compass.com
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