72 S Ferry Rd, Shelter Island, NY, 11964
About This Home
Discover this exceptional 5.5-acre estate on Shelter Island, tucked away at the end of a private, tree-lined driveway. A true sanctuary, this property offers breathtaking views, rolling lawns, and lush gardens surrounding a serene, self-sustaining man-made pond. An elevated in-ground infinity pool overlooks the expansive grounds and shimmering pond, creating a stunning retreat. Conveniently located less than a mile from South Ferry and close to Wades Beach and Mashomack Preserve, this estate perfectly balances privacy and accessibility. Additional structures include a charming one-bedroom apartment perched above a workshop, all set against the scenic waterfront backdrop. Whether you choose to embrace the natural beauty and tranquility or expand and build your dream home, this rare oversized property offers endless possibilities.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1998
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: No
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,798
- Total interior livable area: 1,798 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 0700019000200122002
Features
- Stories: 2
- Private pool: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront
- Frontage type: Waterfront
Lot
- Lot size: 5.50 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: None
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
- Coastal Flooding
- Hurricane
- Inland Flooding
- 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 | $8,848 | $106,176 |
| Home Insurance * | $450 | $5,400 |
| Property Taxes | $615 | $7,380 |
| Electricity | $297 | $3,565 |
| Total | $10,210 | $122,520 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Price change | $1,750,000 |
| 2026-04-24 | Price change | $1,850,000 |
| 2025-06-01 | Price change | $1,950,000 |
| 2025-02-15 | Price change | $1,850,000 |
| 2024-07-12 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
| 2022-09-28 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2022-03-28 | Listed for sale | $1,975,000 |
| 2021-09-26 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2021-06-22 | Price change | $1,850,000 |
| 2021-04-20 | Listed for sale | $1,950,000 |
| 2020-09-02 | Listing removed | $1,725,000 |
| 2020-08-21 | Price change | $1,725,000 |
| 2020-04-21 | Listed for sale | $1,525,000 |
| 2019-09-17 | Listing removed | $1,700,000 |
| 2019-08-29 | Listed for sale | $1,700,000 |
| 2016-01-12 | Listing removed | $2,989,000 |
| 2015-04-16 | Listed for sale | $2,989,000 |
| 2010-05-05 | Listing removed | $2,600,000 |
| 2009-09-17 | Listed for sale | $2,600,000 |
| 2002-03-22 | Sold | $475,000 |
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