Riverhead, NY

Authored by: Options Realty - Sean Stark
February 10th, 2008

At Options Realty we are glad to see that Riverhead’s two newest additions to the Town Board, Tim Buckley and Jim Wooten, have started the new administration in Riverhead Town Hall with local business success as a priority. Now let’s hope that the rest of the Town Board has the required fortitude to follow their comments of support with some action. Quickly.

At least these two members of the Riverhead Town Board understand the urgency of the problem with derelicts and deadbeats in downtown Riverhead. Solutions are available. Having the spine to back them up and maintain optimism and vision for a revitalized Downtown will hopefully prevail.

Tim Gannon had an article in The News Review on Thursday of this week entitled ‘Zero Tolerance’ Zone.

Avenue on the west to Mr. Buckley is proposing that the zero tolerance zone for downtown stretch from GriffingOstrander Avenue on the east, with the zone going about a block to the north of Main Street. There would be signs clearly marking the boundaries of the zone, he said.

“Zero tolerance is a full-scale strategic attack on all crime and disorder in Riverhead, Main Street in particular,” Mr. Buckley said. “It focuses on the enforcement of ‘quality of life’ offenses such as drinking in public, loud radios, urinating in public and disorderly conduct. By quickly addressing these problems,Riverhead will send the message that more serious crime will not be tolerated.”

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Authored by: Options Realty
January 30th, 2008

Thinking of retiring to a condo on the North Fork of Long Island? Below, as of 01/29/07, the following communities have opportunities available:

BAITING HOLLOW, New York:
The Bluffs: 2 bedroom/2 bath. *HOA/Maintenance fee: $300-330. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 5; price range: $299k-455k.

The Knolls: 2-3 bedroom/2-2.5 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$260-440. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 5; price range:$369k-649k.

CALVERTON, New York:
Windcrest East: 3 bedroom/3 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee: $220-270. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 2; price range:$589k-629k.

EAST MARION, NEW YORK:
Cleaves Point: 2 bedroom/2.5 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee: $568. Amenities: Y; # of properties for available: 1; price range: $865k.

JAMESPORT, NEW YORK:
Maidstone Landing: 2-3 bedroom/2.5-3.5 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee: $482-500. Amenities:Y; # of properties available:6; price range: $835k-1,275,000.

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK:
Mill Pond: 2 bedroom/1.5-2 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee: $187-200. Amenities: Y; # of properties available:6; price range: $285k-349k.

Willow Ponds: 2 bedroom/2-2.5 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$200. Amenities: Y; # of properties available:10; price range: $285k-525k.

Sunken Ponds: 2 bedroom/2 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$248-280. Amenities: Y; # of properties available:5; price range:$350k-410k.

Saddle Lakes:2 bedroom/2 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$350. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 1; price range: $395k.

Stoneleigh Woods: 2 bedroom/2.5 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$251. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 2; price range:$358k-369k.

SOUTHOLD, NEW YORK:

Founders Village: 2 bedroom/2 bath. HOA/Maintenance fee:$240. Amenities: Y; # of properties available: 3; price range: $345k-349k.

Amenities vary- while some offer a clubhouse and pool, others include tennis courts. To get a full rundown and current availability, call or email us for a market report. Please include those amenities that are important to you (proximity to bus-lines and town, available clubhouse, 55 and better, pets accepted, etc).

Authored by: Options Realty

January 16th, 2008

For those considering buying or selling a home in Riverhead, New York, the information below is intended to assist.

RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK: MARKET REPORT FOR 2007

DETACHED HOMES SOLD and CLOSED IN 2007 BY PRICE POINT*

Price range: $150,000. TO $250,000
NUMBER SOLD: 9

Days on the market average: 91
2 STORY:1
RANCH:5
“OTHER”:1
MOBILE HOME:2
# OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE:14

Price range: $251,000 TO $350,000
Number SOLD:24
Days on the market average:119
2 STORY:11
RANCH:12
MOBILE HOME:0
“OTHER”:1
# OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE: 29

Price range: $351,000 TO $450,000
Number SOLD:17
Days on the market average:117
2 STORY:8
RANCH:6
“OTHER”:3
# OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE: 38

Price range: $451,000 TO $550,000
Number SOLD:10
Days on the market average:218
2 STORY:8
RANCH:2
#OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE:36

Price range: $551,000 TO $700,000
Number SOLD:6
Days on the market average:214
2 STORY:6
RANCH:0
# OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE:28

Price range: $701,000 AND ABOVE
Number SOLD:1
2 STORY:0

RANCH:1
# OF HOMES CURRENTLY FOR SALE: 5

*statistics gathered from the MLSLI.

This report is intended as a “snapshot” of 2007 results for those considering selling or buying in Riverhead, New York. To receive updates, return to our home page, and view the “market snapshot” on the right lower side. You will be provided with the most current information. Or, call us at 631-727-2227 to get a specific price range for your home. We’re happy to help!

Stay tuned in the next few days for updates on: CALVERTON, BAITING HOLLOW, AQUEBOGUE RESULTS. They will be posted shortly for your review. Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Laurel, Peconic, and Jamesport to follow. If you’d like an early copy, email us, and we’ll email the results, or call today: 631-727-2227.