Affordable homeownership is increasingly hard to find on Long Island's South Shore, and this second-floor, garden-style one-bedroom co-op at 297 Merrick Rd in the Village of Amityville offers a rare entry point at an accessible price. Wood floors run throughout the unit, and the spacious bedroom easily accommodates a king-sized bed with ample closet space. Located close to local shopping, dining, and everyday Amityville village amenities, this co-op is also within walking distance of the private, locals-only beach, home to the Village's Supper by the Bay waterfront gatherings and relaxed summer evenings. On-site laundry and additional private storage in the basement round out the building's everyday conveniences. Co-ops at this price point are limited on Long Island, and this one comes with the numbers to back it up: the monthly maintenance covers Town of Babylon taxes, Village of Amityville taxes, exterior maintenance, common area maintenance, snow removal, water, sewer, and heat. A straightforward opportunity to own instead of rent, in a village worth living in.
Babylon, located between the Great South Bay and the Southern State Parkway, is a waterfront and suburban West Babylon neighborhood with marina-lined shorelines and tree-shaded residential blocks. The scene concentrates around Deer Park Avenue near Main Street, where sidewalk restaurants, indie shops, and café counters set a steady, walkable rhythm. Argyle Park’s pond paths and gazebo lawns frame the area’s outdoor routine. Village streets mix early-20th-century colonials and capes with tidy postwar ranches, giving the blocks a lived-in, coastal Long Island feel. The Argyle Theatre, Babylon Village Farmers Market, and Babylon Carriage House anchor local culture with performances, seasonal stalls, and community gatherings. Along the bay, docks and boat ramps keep the shoreline active from spring through fall.
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Market insights
297 Merrick Rd Unit D 1 · $225,000
DAYS ON MARKET
86 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.3%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$225,000
Median list price in this area is $486,011. (116% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
14% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-through kitchen
Common basement
Bedrooms
Total 4 rooms (bedroom count not specified)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement utility access
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Oil heat
Wall/window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Brick construction
Not waterfront
Home design
Stock cooperative
Two-story building
Entry level: 2
Parking
Assigned parking
No carport
Construction
Brick construction
Utilities
Electricity connected (PSEG)
Public sewer
Water connected
Sewer connected
HOA & community
Monthly association fee
Association covers heat, water, trash, exterior maintenance, common area maintenance, grounds care, and snow removal
Electricity and solar
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