260 Washington Avenue, Hempstead, (Island Park), NY, 11558

Island Park: Harbor Isle. This waterfront single-family home is nestled on a wide canal in the highly sought-after community. Enjoy the best of coastal living, just a few steps from the beach and surrounded by stunning golden sunsets. The oversized, park-like yard adds to the property's appeal, complemented by a large floating dock—a boater’s dream. This move-in-ready, solidly built home offers water views and southern exposures from every room, including the basement, which is 75% finished and features a separate side entrance. The main floor boasts hardwood floors throughout, a wood-burning fireplace, a combined living and dining area, and a sliding door that opens to a covered terrace with a built-in brick BBQ. The eat-in kitchen includes a cozy built-in booth with a water view, stainless steel countertops, and a gas stove with a griddle. Lovingly maintained, the home retains its original charm while incorporating stylish, modern updates for convenience. There are two bedrooms and one updated full bathroom, along with a welcoming foyer offering ample closet space. Additional features include pull-down attic storage with lighting and a fan, allowing you to stand in the center, as well as a charming front porch. The home has two separate heating zones for upstairs and downstairs, double-pane Energy Star windows with screens throughout, and egress windows in the basement. The finished portion of the basement includes flexible living spaces ideal for additional bedrooms or other uses, a large cedar closet, and a beautifully updated full bathroom with Kohler fixtures and tile flooring. The utility and meter rooms feature new water and gas meters with automatic shut-off for flooding, an upgraded electrical panel, a high-efficiency furnace and hot water heater (installed in 2014 and serviced annually), a French drain system, sump pump, and an Energy Star front-load washer and dryer with pedestals. Additional upgrades include a new roof (2014), a one-car detached garage with a new roof, siding, overhead door, and steel entry door (2014), a replaced dryer vent (2022), and a new chimney sleeve (2019). Full ADT security system, including fire and glass break alarms, offering potential savings on homeowners insurance. A Certificate of Elevation is available. Current Flood is $2493/ Private Flood insurance available $833.51

Listing courtesy of EXP Realty LLC 888-276-0630