1547 Walt Whitman RD Melville, NY 11747
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,248 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,248 sqft
Price per Sqft $376
MLS Listing ID 953942
Style Exp Cape
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1944
Annual Tax Amount $9,424
Lot Size 0.340 Acres
Acres 0.34
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
Are you done being priced out of fully renovated, overhyped homes where someone else already chose the finishes—and took the profit? This is your chance to do it differently.
A rare and timely opportunity awaits in the prestigious Half Hollow Hills East School District, set on an oversized 100 x 140 lot (approximately one-third acre)—a true find in today's market. This is not just a home; it's a strategic investment, perfectly aligned with Melville's newly approved downtown transformation. A long-awaited Main Street revival is about to reshape the area into a vibrant, walkable hub of shops, restaurants, and apartments. As construction accelerates, demand from professionals and workers will follow—driving rental interest and long-term property values. This home is ideally positioned to benefit from it all.
The expanded, rear-dormered Cape offers five bedrooms, two full baths, and an impressive four separate exterior entrances, creating exceptional flexibility. Whether your vision includes multi-generational living, rental income, or a home-based business, this layout adapts with ease. A legal second-floor accessory apartment provides built-in income potential, while the full basement—featuring high ceilings and a private entrance—opens the door to a studio, office, gym, or recreation space.
Investors and end users alike will appreciate the tangible value-adds: a deep 1.5-car garage with loft storage, an oversized 11-car driveway ideal for trucks or trailers, and a fully fenced backyard with a 12-foot access gate—features that significantly enhance usability and future upside. An in-ground sprinkler system, new architectural roof, and very low taxes keep carrying costs refreshingly manageable while long-term ROI remains front and center.
The flat, expansive lot is a true blank canvas—perfect for a luxury outdoor retreat, a thoughtful modern renovation, or even a custom new build in the future. Ideally located near major highways, shopping, parks, and public transportation, the home offers everyday convenience while preserving the quiet appeal of a residential setting—within a school district renowned for excellence.
Opportunities with this combination of lot size, versatility, legacy, and forward-looking location rarely come to market. With Melville's Main Street redevelopment poised to redefine the area, this is a non-competitive chance to secure an undervalued home and shape it on your own terms.
Buy the potential.
Honor the past.
Build the future.
This is how smart buyers get ahead.
Location
State NY
County Suffolk County
Rooms
Basement Finished, Full, Partially Finished, Storage Space, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
Interior
Interior Features First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Eat-in Kitchen, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, In-Law Floorplan, Original Details, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Fireplace No
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Exterior
Parking Features Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Private, Storage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Fence Back Yard, Chain Link, Fenced, Perimeter
Utilities Available Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Total Parking Spaces 12
Garage true
Private Pool No
Building
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Public
Structure Type Frame
Schools
Elementary Schools Sunquam Elementary School
Middle Schools West Hollow Middle School
High Schools Half Hollow Hills
School District Half Hollow Hills
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None