150 Baywater Avenue, Southold, NY 11971
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150 Baywater Avenue,Southold, NY 11971
$850,000
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,100 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: marco l. maida, carl m. gambino
Office: compass greater ny llc.
MLS#:985489
Source:OneKey MLS
Price summary
- Price:$850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$404.76
About this home
Steeped in history and set on a 1.05-acre parcel in the heart of the North Fork, this circa-1663 residence presents a rare opportunity to preserve and reimagine one of Southold’s oldest and most significant properties. Ideally positioned, it is just moments from one of the East End’s finest sandy bay beaches and Croteaux Vineyards, as well as a short drive to renowned wineries, farm stands, and the charming village of Southold, with its shops, waterfront, and access to the Long Island Sound.
The land at 150 Baywater Avenue is tied to the remarkable story of Maltby Freeman, a formerly enslaved man who earned his freedom in 1807 and, through extraordinary determination, came to own this very property along Bayview near South Harbor Road. Maltby and his wife, Dorcus Benjamin, began with a single-room structure, gradually expanding it into a family homestead in the early 1800s. Their descendants continued to acquire land, eventually owning a house and 30 acres. The Freeman family’s story is one of the earliest documented examples of Black land ownership and upward mobility on Long Island, and this property stands as a tangible connection to that chapter of American history.
The property is offered strictly as-is, presenting a rare opportunity for a developer, preservationist, or visionary owner-builder. Included in the sale is a complete set of fully approved architectural and construction plans, a process that required two years of review by the Historic Preservation Commission, Town Planning Department, and Building Department. This extensive approval represents significant time, cost, and expertise that the next owner will not need to replicate. With permits and plans already secured, construction can begin immediately upon closing. For those seeking a property defined by history, character, and forward potential, 150 Baywater Avenue is ready for its next chapter....
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Home facts
- Year built:1900
- Listing ID #:985489
- Added:101 day(s) ago
- Updated:July 27, 2026 at 10:52 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:4
- Full bathrooms:4
- Rooms Total:8
- Living area:2,100 sq. ft.
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1900
- Building area:2,100 sq. ft.
- Lot area:1.05 Acres
- Architectural Style:Victorian
Schools
- High school:Southold Junior-Senior High School
- Middle school:Southold Junior-Senior High School
- Elementary school:Southold Elementary School
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Cesspool, Septic Tank
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$850,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$404.76
- Tax amount:$7,527 (2025)
Parking
- Parking description:Driveway
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