The one you've been waiting for in Wantagh Woods has just arrived. Thoughtfully renovated and impeccably maintained, this expanded Cape offers 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full basement, an attached garage, and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. From the moment you step inside, you'll appreciate the warmth and care that define this remarkable home. At the heart of it all is a beautiful kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, stylish finishes, and an effortless flow into the adjoining living and entertaining areas. A sun-filled living room with a bay window and fireplace creates an inviting atmosphere, while the den with a vaulted ceiling opens through French sliding doors to a screened-in porch with Trex decking, offering a seamless transition to the outdoors. Step outside to your own backyard retreat surrounded by mature landscaping, complete with extensive paver patios, a tranquil koi pond, gazebo, storage shed, and vinyl privacy fencing. Whether hosting family and friends or unwinding after a long day, this inviting outdoor setting is designed for entertaining, relaxing, and making lasting memories. Extensive updates provide true peace of mind, including a fully renovated kitchen, Renewal by Andersen windows, a new roof, new siding, 200-amp electric service, ductless air conditioning, a new oil tank, updated bathrooms, fresh interior paint, custom window treatments, and more. Ideally situated on a picturesque, tree-lined street, you'll enjoy convenient access to Wantagh Park and Marina, Cedar Creek Park, endless shopping, top-rated restaurants, Jones Beach, the Wantagh LIRR station, and major roadways for an easy commute. Move right in and enjoy the perfect balance of timeless charm, modern conveniences, and one of the most sought-after neighborhoods within the Wantagh School District.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,000 sq ftLot Size
$504Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listing by Tara Ekelman• Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Hempstead, located between Hempstead Turnpike and Jerusalem Avenue, is a suburban and commercial Levittown neighborhood with postwar capes and ranches and a steady strip-retail rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Hempstead Turnpike at Wantagh Avenue, where diners, delis, and long-running storefronts sit beside auto shops and small service counters. Housing reads as classic Levittown-era streetscapes—low rooflines, tidy setbacks, and frequent additions that personalize the originals. Eisenhower Park sets a broad green edge for golf, fields, and long walks. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Cradle of Aviation Museum add big-ticket events and museum days to the local calendar.
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Market insights
1865 Dover Rd · $836,500
DAYS ON MARKET
23 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.9%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$836,500
Median sale price in this area is $872,682. (4% 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
Ceiling fans
Eat-in kitchen
Formal dining area
Recessed lighting
Partially finished basement
Crawl attic
Bedrooms
9 total rooms (bedrooms not itemized separately in provided data)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Basement offers utility/laundry potential (washer/dryer not specified)
Heating & cooling
Oil heating
Ductless cooling
Wall/window air conditioning units
Exterior features
Vinyl siding
Back yard fencing
Not waterfront
Home design
Single family residence
Living area reported from public records
Parking
Driveway
1-car garage
Construction
Vinyl siding construction
Utilities
Public sewer
Cable connected
Electricity connected
Water connected
Electricity and solar
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