26 Garfield Avenue, East Islip, NY, 11730
About This Home
Opportunity Knocks at 26 Garfield Ave! Historic Charm + Massive Potential Discover this charming two-bedroom, one-bath 1920's Vintage cottage situated on a beautiful .34 lot in a highly sought-after East Islip neighborhood. Perfect for first-time homebuyers, downsizers, investors or anyone looking to create their dream space. Property Highlights: Historic Charm: A cozy ranch layout with a warm, inviting vibe, surrounded by unique homes.  Tastefully updated kitchen with new appliances,  full bath, wood floors throughout,  The Ultimate Bonus Space: A detached garage partially finished with cedar siding, fully framed, with windows, French, sliding glass doors, windows, skylight, and rough plumbing already in place. Perfect for a home office, art studio, or outside pool house. Full Basement: Vintage Staircase - Caution when navigating - Sliding Glass Doors Off Back of House leading to Oversize Wood Decking Location, Location: Situated in the renowned East Islip School District, Close to Fire Island Ferries and Islip Town Beach Parks, LIRR commute to NYC, Shopping, Famous Restaurants, this community has it all! Whether you want to move right in and update over time or expand the footprint to create something spectacular, the possibilities are truly endless. Bring your vision and make this gem your own!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Actual
- Year built: 1920
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Construction materials: Cedar
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: A-Frame,Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Convection Oven,Cooktop,Dishwasher,Dryer,Microwave,Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
- Laundry features: In Basement
Basement
- Level: Basement
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Entrance Foyer,Granite Counters,Natural Woodwork,Storage
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile,Hardwood
- Attic: Pull Stairs
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,320
- Total interior livable area: 864 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0500321000300101000
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Patio & porch: Deck,Porch
- Exterior features: Mailbox
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
- Features: Level
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Suffolk County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $3,236 | $38,832 |
| Home Insurance * | $206 | $2,472 |
| Property Taxes | $864 | $10,368 |
| Electricity | $246 | $2,954 |
| Total | $4,552 | $54,624 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-03 | Listed for sale | $640,000 |
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