Welcome to 256 Deer Roada home where charm, practicality, and opportunity come together. This inviting three-bedroom, one-bath residence offers the ease of one-level living with the kind of curb appeal that makes you want to pull into the driveway and stay awhile. A welcoming covered front porch with durable Trex decking creates the perfect spot for morning coffee, while the bay front window fills the living space with natural light and adds an unmistakable touch of character. Inside, the home is designed for comfortable, uncomplicated living. Anderson windows provide lasting quality, while three bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests, a home office, or whatever your next chapter requires. Outside, the fully fenced yard provides privacy and room to relax, play, garden, or entertain. Ample private parking adds another layer of everyday convenience. Located in the desirable Connetquot School District, this is an exceptional opportunity for a first-time buyer looking for a home that delivers value without sacrificing location or lifestyle. Low property taxes make ownership even more attractive, while easy access to the Long Island Expressway and LIRR keeps commuting and getting where you need to go refreshingly simple. Charming enough to make you stop. Practical enough to make you stay. And positioned to be the beginning of something great. 256 Deer Road is ready for its next chapterand it could be yours.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$596Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listing by Joshua Whalley• Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Connetquot Central School District website to verify.
Cherokee Street Elementary School
Public K-5 • 0.5mi
3/10
Ronkonkoma Middle School
Public 6-8 • 1.1mi
4/10
Connetquot High School
Public 9-12 • 2.2mi
9/10
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About
Islip
Islip, located between Great South Bay and the Connetquot River State Park Preserve, is a waterfront and suburban Brentwood neighborhood with salt-air marinas and leafy parkland. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street near Islip Avenue, where low-slung storefronts, cafés, and local services set a steady, walkable rhythm. Architectural cues lean toward mid-century ranches and Cape-style homes, with pockets of newer infill along wider arterials. Islip’s shoreline geography shapes weekends around docks, bay views, and boat traffic. Community pillars include the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, the historic Islip Art Museum, and the Sayville Ferry Service for Fire Island days. Rail service at Islip station adds a commuter cadence without overpowering the residential feel.
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Market insights
256 Deer Rd · $529,000
DAYS ON MARKET
23 days
The average home goes pending in 31 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.4%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$529,000
Median sale price in this area is $733,483. (39% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% 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
First-floor bedroom
Eat-in kitchen
Recessed lighting
Stone counters
Bay window(s)
Covered porch
Bedrooms
First-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stone counters
Eat-in kitchen
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry in basement
Flooring
Vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Shed(s)
Back yard fencing
Vinyl fencing
Not waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Parking
Private parking for 2 vehicles
No carport
Construction
Frame construction
Utilities
PSEG electric
Septic tank
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Water connected
Electricity and solar
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