$925,000
SOLD JUL 16, 2025

31 Chestnut Ave Setauket, NY 11733

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$925 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach Front
  • Boat Dock
  • Ranch Style House
  • Setauket Elementary School Rated A
  • Cabana
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of July 2025

Perched high atop a bluff overlooking Port Jefferson Harbor, this charming expanded cottage delivers an unmatched North Shore waterfront lifestyle in the Village of Poquott. The unobstructed views, stretching from Belle Terre and Pirates Cove to the harbor inlet and Long Island Sound, are simply mesmerizing. A private staircase leads to your own stretch of shoreline and a vintage boathouse of yesteryear—a rare find—complete with running water, electricity, and multiple doors that welcome in the sea breeze. It's the perfect setting for carefree summer days harborside - think kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, fishing - and evenings of vibrant sunsets and the lapping of waves. Exclusive mooring rights and a village dock just a few hundred feet away make this a truly special opportunity for boaters. Whether you're seeking out a weekend or seasonal getaway, looking to construct your waterfront dream home, or simply want to retain the home as the charmer that it is, 31 Chestnut Avenue is teeming with possibility. Inside, living room windows frame the stunning and ever-changing view, while an original wood-burning fireplace adds warmth. An eat-in coastal kitchen is quaint and inviting. Two comfortably sized bedrooms and a bathroom, updated in 2018, round out the main level. Step out to the rear wraparound covered patio - an extension of the indoor living space - to enjoy al fresco lounging and dining, while taking in the sights and sounds of the harbor. Bonus spaces include an unfinished basement with an outside entrance, attic storage, a one-car garage, and very generous driveway space. Recent improvements, from upgraded bamboo flooring and a 2013 roof, to new appliances and multiple updated windows, make Chestnut a move-in ready home. The Incorporated Village of Poquott is a gem of a community, affording residents exclusive access to three private beaches on Port Jefferson & Setauket Harbors, a village dock, boat ramp, acres of parkland, a tennis court, kayak racks, multiple playgrounds, and private security/code enforcement. An active association sponsors a fantastic social calendar of events and activities held throughout the year. California Park, with many of the aforementioned amenities, is just a stone's throw down the block from 31 Chestnut. Port Jefferson Village, just 4 minutes to the east by car, is a maritime locale offering restaurants, boutiques, multiple marinas, tons of events and activities, a ferry line that makes travel to New England a breeze, and more. Stony Brook University and Hospital, world renowned institutions, lie just 8 minutes to the west - and the idyllic waterfront business district of Stony Brook Village is just beyond. Poquott is zoned for attendance at Setauket Elementary, Gelinas Junior High, and Ward Melville High School, with the Three Village School District. Residents are also afforded access to all Town of Brookhaven amenities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Edward Schmidt

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 631-549-4400 License #10301218078 Listed on: 04/12/2025

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Edward Schmidt

Douglas Elliman Real Estate Brokerage Phone: 631-549-4400 License #10301218078 Listed on: 04/12/2025

Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,192

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Beach Front

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Outdoor Features

  • Cabana
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Setauket Elementary School
  • Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
  • Ward Melville Senior High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Cesspool

Community Details

  • Boat Dock
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Park

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0205-008-00-02-00-005-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,192

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Ranch
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Property Condition: Estimated
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Attribution Contact: 631-549-4400
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Eat-in Kitchen, Other
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 1000
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Cabana, Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Access, Beach Front, Waterfront
  • View: Water
  • Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio
  • Waterfront: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Oil, Other
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Phone Connected, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Amenities: Boat Dock, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • Community Features: Other, Park, Playground, Tennis Court(s)

Schools

  • Middle School: Paul J Gelinas Junior High School

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
  • Lot Features: Waterfront
  • Parcel Number: 0205-008-00-02-00-005-000
  • Property Attached: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9192.31
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Setauket Elementary School
  • High School: Ward Melville Senior High School
  • Middle School District: Three Village

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 9, 2001
Sold by
Pope Robert O and Pope Rita M
Bought by
Depaola Thomas and Depaola Theresa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$60,000
Interest Rate
6.85%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 21, 1997
Sold by
Pope Rita and Zummo Richard S
Bought by
Pope Robert O and Pope Rita M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 1996
Sold by
Zummo Margaret
Bought by
Pope Rita and Zummo Richard S
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Bargain Sale Deed $254,000 First American Title Ins Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer $133,500 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Deed -- Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $60,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $256,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/16/2025 07/16/25 Sold $925,000 0.0% $925 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Pending -- -- --
04/27/2025 04/27/25 Off Market $925,000 -- --
04/12/2025 04/12/25 For Sale $899,000 -- $899 / Sq Ft
Source: OneKey® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $8,574 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2023 $8,574 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2022 $7,298 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2021 $7,298 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2020 $8,069 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2019 $8,069 $0 $0 $0
2018 -- $2,190 $600 $1,590
2017 $7,669 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2016 $7,557 $2,190 $600 $1,590
2015 -- $2,190 $600 $1,590
2014 -- $2,190 $600 $1,590
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: OneKey® MLS

MLS Number: 836554

OneKey® MLS

APN: 0205-008-00-02-00-005-000