Have you ever yearned for your very own NYC beach house? That can be a possibility for under $550K thanks to our Deal of the Week, 140 Beach 91st St. #B. This 2-bedroom home on a private bungalow lane in the Rockaways is giving beachside cottagecore. Complete with a washer/dryer and just one block from the ocean, there’s plenty to love about place you won’t believe is located within NYC proper.
Learn more about our Deal of the Week!
The price: $545,000
The median asking price for a home in the Rockaways was $749,000 this May, according to the StreetEasy Data Dashboard. That means our Deal of the Week is priced about $200,000 below the median asking price for the greater neighborhood.
Buyers who put down a 20% down payment of $109,800 can expect to see monthly payments of $2,987. This includes a mortgage payment of $2,792 and taxes of $195. No common charges or co-op fees here!
Why you’ll love it…
This bungalow is outfitted with white oak wide-plank hardwood floors, ceiling fans, and lots of windows throughout. On the exterior, you’ll find solar panels to keep both your carbon footprint and your electricity costs low, in addition to a custom shed for a surfboard or two. The shed also includes an exterior water line, meaning you could turn it into an outdoor shower for the ultimate beach house experience. There’s also a basement for additional storage. The easements surrounding the property can be used for outdoor lounge furniture, and owners will also have access to the Beach 91st community garden.
Inside the house there’s a large open living area containing both the living room and kitchen, which features a full suite of stainless steel appliances — including a full-size oven and fridge as well as a dishwasher! A closet located off the living area and has a washer/dryer tucked inside, so no need to worry about dragging your laundry off the premises. This main living area also has plenty of windows on all sides.
The house has one bathroom on the main level, decked out in black-and-white tile. The shower has a glass wall and sliding door, and in addition to a spacious vanity, the room has its very own closet for additional storage. Upstairs you’ll find two bedrooms, each with double exposures.
The beach is only half a block away so you can soak up the sun, lay on the sand, catch a wave, or stretch your legs on the boardwalk within minutes. All the restaurants, bars, and cafes tthe Rockaways have to offer are also easily accessible. Transit-wise, the A and S trains are nearby in addition to the Q11, Q22, QM15, Q52, and Q53 buses.
…and why you might not
Measuring a little under 650 square feet, this bungalow isn’t going to offer you much more space than a 1-bedroom in other neighborhoods, and one of the bedrooms doesn’t have a closet. But for those looking to buy on the beach at a great price, you can’t get much closer than this!
Check out the listing at 140 Beach 91st St. #B, listed by Daniel Kent and Glenn Davis of SERHANT.
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