New Construction Homes for Sale in Babylon Village There are five new construction homes for sale in Babylon Village. Prices range from $459,000 for a four bedroom, eight room colonial with a 1 car garage to $539,000 for a four bedroom, eight room colonial with a 2 car garage. Buying a new construction home is much different than buying an established resale home. For instance, you have to find out what the property taxes are and if there is a tax abatement. You may pay $0 for the first year you own the home. The second year you only pay 10% of the property taxes, etc. Usually the property tax abatement is up to five years, sometimes less. The Town of Babylon are giving these incentives for homes that are "green homes".  Earlier this year I did an open house for an agent in my office w... 11/27/2012

Babylon NY Sold Homes - List Price vs. Sold Price October 2012 Seven Babylon NY homes sold in October 2012. The average list price was $469,796 and the median sold price was $435,000. This chart reflects sold homes that are in the Babylon School District only. The difference between the list price and sold price is 3%. This has decreased by 3% since September 2012. The real estate market in Babylon NY continues to improve. The reason for the fluctuation with the median sales price for Babylon NY is because the higher-end homes are included. I tried removing those to see the end result but it didn't make much of a difference since there are one or two of these homes included each month. Some months there aren't any luxury homes that sold. Since Hurricane Sandy, no one knows what is going... 11/17/2012

Babylon NY Area Sold Homes 10-19-12 Every week I will post sold homes in the Babylon NY area. This will help to keep you up to date with what is going on with the Babylon NY area real estate market. You can view each listing along with photos below the chart. Litchfield Avenue Nice home and built in 1930Nehring Avenue Couldn't figure out why this home was on the market for 236 days. It wasn't a short sale. Sometimes this happens and nothing wrong with waiting for that one buyer to come along. Westbridge Drive What a beauty! It was show ready and perfect!Morrison Street This was one lucky buyer who bought this home.Wellwood Avenue I was in this home a few months ago. Large rooms and it needed work.Broadway You can't do better than a home at this sold price that has a Legal 2 Family poten... 10/20/2012

Babylon Waterfront Homes for Sale in the Babylon School District There are 15 waterfront homes for sale in Babylon in the Babylon School District. Prices range from $309,990 to $1.7 million. The home that is listed at $309,990 needs work so the buyer needs to be willing to do that. When buying a Babylon NY waterfront home, be prepared to pay flood insurance. This cost varies due to how high the home is in relation to the Great South Bay. If the bay is higher than your home then your flood insurance will be on the higher side. If the home's elevation is higher than the bay, then your flood insurance will be lower. To determine elevation you hire a land surveyor so they can measure and give you an elevation certificate. This certificate does not guarantee lower flood insurance premiums. ... 10/18/2012

Babylon Village NY Short Sale Report - September 2012 During 2011, Babylon Village had 13 short sale homes on the market. Since then, four of them closed, three expired off the market, four were withdrawn off the market which means the homeowner requested it. During 2010, Babylon Village had 2 short sale homes on the market. One sold, the other expired off the market. In 2009, one Babylon Village home was listed in April 2009 as a short sale and closed on 8/10/10. Now we are seeing an upswing of short sales in Babylon Village for 2012 with eight short sale homes on the market. Why? These homeowners want to preserve their credit as opposed to foreclosing. A foreclosure can stay on your credit report for up to 10 years. A short sale goes on your credit report as a collection account. One ... 09/09/2012

Babylon NY Under Contract Homes - Period Ending 6/30/1219 Babylon NY homes went under contract during the 2nd quarter of 2012. List prices range from $299,900 to $1.899 The Babylon NY real estate market is starting to move in a positive direction. The last two quarters of 2012 is showing that compared to 2011 and previous years. The median sold price for Babylon NY during the 2nd quarter of 2012 is $417,500 with 14 homes sold. Call Jackie today (631) 703-0201 to find out what your Babylon NY home is worth in today's market. 07/27/2012

The Town of Babylon manages and operates five area pools. The pools are open full time in the summer and include:   Anthony Sanchez Memorial Pool: Sawyer Avenue, West Babylon. 661-2067 Fabio Buttitta Pool: Acorn Street, Deer Park. 242-4803 North Lindenhurst Pool: Straight Path, North Lindenhurst. 957-3510 North Amityville Pool: Albany Avenue, North Amityville. 842-6240 Phelps Lane Pool: Phelps Lane, North Babylon. 669-4654 Pool passes can be purchased at the Parks and Recreation Department at 151 Phelps Lane in North Babylon, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am-4:00pm. Babylon Town pools are open from June 23 through September 3. Double proof of residency is required, like a tax and utility bill. Children older than 3 years old must have either a birth certificate, library card or repor... 07/06/2012

Town of Babylon Beach Blast 2012 Nothing like the Babylon Beach Blast to end the Summer! This event is free to Town of Babylon residents. There will be games, rides, relay contests, face painting and of course the fireworks display at the end of the beach blast which starts at dusk. This years music entertainment is brought to you by Full House, Steakum Tuesday & County Line.Parking is free to residents with a 2012 parking permit. Event Date: Saturday, August 25th at 3:00 p.m.Where: Overlook BeachView Cedar Overlook Beach Babylon NY in a larger map***Rain Date Sunday, August 26th***Don't forget the Town of Babylon Concert Series for 2012! 05/15/2012

Babylon NY Housing Market April 2012 - Babylon NY Housing Market is Doing Well The chart below reflects housing data in the Babylon Village School District only. The 2011 median sold price for Babylon NY was $459,000 with 109 days on the market and 56 sold homes. The 2010 median sold price for Babylon NY was $422,500 with 148 days on the market and 56 sold homes. The Babylon NY housing market has improved since 2010. The same amount of homes sold during both years which means the amount of buyers is the same and hasn't decreased. That is a good sign. It shows buyers can afford to buy. Call me today (631) 703-0201 or (631) 226-5995 Ext. 242 to find out what your Babylon Village home is worth in today's market. About Babylon NY Recent Articles for Babylon NYBabylon NY Homes Under Contract... 05/07/2012

Babylon NY Homes Under Contract (Pending Sales) - Babylon NY Housing Market 2012 Pending home sales for Babylon NY went out with a bang at the end of the first quarter 2012 compared to the first quarters since 2009 List prices: $329,990 to $899,999 Median sold price: $340,000First Quarter 2011: $398,125Average days on the Market: 160 First Quarter 2011: 87The first quarter of 2012 is off to a good start for the Babylon NY housing market. Call Jackie today (631) 703-0201 to find out what your Babylon NY home is worth in todays real estate market. 04/16/2012

Babylon NY Sold Homes - Babylon NY Housing Market - April 2012 Two homes sold in Babylon NY last week:Walbridge Avenue Babylon NY - Listed for $299,990 and sold for $285,000. On the market for 202 days. Original listing price: $389,000. It is a 2 bedroom, six room ranch in the Frederick Shores section of Babylon NY and has a full, unfinished basement and a 1 car garage. Located in the West Babylon School District. Little E. Neck Road Babylon NY - Listed for $329,000 and sold for $300,000. On the market for 35 days. No price reductions were needed. It is a 3 bedroom, six room Ranch with a crawl basement and no garage. In the Frederick Shores section of Babylon NY. Located in the West Babylon School District. Babylon Village NY Homes For Sale - Five homes went up for sale in Babylon Villa... 04/16/2012

Babylon NY Housing Market - Sold Homes Babylon NY 2012The Babylon NY housing market took a dip in the first quarter of 2012 compared to the last quarter of 2011. Did some research and discovered nine homes sold during the first quarter of 2012 and six of them sold for under $400K. The lowest price Babylon NY home sold was listed for $399,000 and sold for $315,000. It is a four bedroom, 10 room Traditional two-family home. On the market for 77 days. There were no interior photos so I'm assuming this home needed work and that is why it sold for 21.1% below list price. The highest Babylon NY home sold was listed for $524,900 and sold for $505,000. It is a four bedroom, 10 room Colonial home. Sold for 3.8% below list price. On the market for 55 days. Contact me today (631) 703-0201 to find ... 04/02/2012

Fishing at Captree Boat Basin - Grab Your Pole! Yes fellow aglers, it's that time of year again. Striped Bass and Fluke season is upon us at Captree Boat Basin. Fishing is like therapy for me. Being on the Island Princess fishing for fluke and allowing myself to relax and enjoy it for a few hours. There is nothing like it. Below is the fishing schedule for the 2012 season at Captree: Fluke - May 1st to September 30th - 3 fish with a 20-1/2" minimum. Striped Bass - April 15th to December 15th - 2 fish limit with a 28" minimum. Other Species Schedule (click on species to the left on their site). The Captree Fleet For Open Fishing & Rates:Island PrincessCaptree Fishfinder IICaptree PrincessLaura Lee Captain WhittakerJib VICaptain GillenCaptain Bob-ONorthstar IICaptain Gregory Photo courte... 03/28/2012

How To Apply for an Accessory Apartment Permit in the Town of Babylon Before applying for an accessory apartment permit, your home must meet the following criteria. Please be aware that this list is not limited. Call the town at (631) 957-7468 to find out more criteria details. Home must be owner occupied and your primary residence. You must provide off-street parking for at least four cars. Your home has to meet a number of specific fire and structural requirements. Your home must be at least 3 years old. Make sure the CO (certificate of occupancy) on your home does not restrict accessory apartments. If the apartment is new, a plumbing permit is required for the new kitchen. If you already have an existing apartment and a second sink, the town will let you know if you need a plumbing p... 03/26/2012

How To Put Your Long Island Home Behind the 8-Ball List it six times with six different real estate agents that's how. I see this happening more and more. Agent #1 is honest with the price at the listing presentation. Shows all the supporting data and tells the homeowner what they do not want to hear. This agent doesn't get the listing. Homeowners then list their home six times with six different agents in the span of two years dropping the price all six times.  Now this home has a bad reputation. Buyers and agents think something is wrong with the house since it hasn't sold in two years with six price reductions and six agents. Or, it has been difficult to show the home for one reason or another. Agent #7 has their work cut out for them. The home was first priced at $489,000 two years ... 03/23/2012

Town of Babylon NY Beach Guide Whether you have been living within the Town of Babylon for years or are new to our area, this beach guide will come in handy! You will need a beach pass to enter the beaches or you can pay as you go to only Cedar Beach and Gilgo Beach. Cedar Beach is $30.00 on weekdays & $40.00 on weekends. Gilgo Beach is $15.00 on weekdays and $25.00 on weekends.A beach pass for the summer season only costs $35.00 for Town of Babylon Residents and $20.00 for senior citizens. Beach season starts on Memorial Day every year.Where to Apply for a Town of Babylon Beach Pass:The Parks and Recreation Department - 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon until the last Saturday in June.Town of Babylon Beach Guide:Overlook BeachOcean Parkway(631) 893-2100Amenities: Boat launch, comfort stat... 03/22/2012

What Is The Average 2 Family Home Worth In Babylon NY? This was a question asked of me today via email. It is a great question but the answer isn't cut and dry. Babylon NY has an eclectic mix of homes. There are new construction, historic, waterfront, bay front, etc. Location and condition also matter as always. I did a search of sold 2 family homes in Babylon NY in the Babylon Village School District since January, 2011 and here are the results: Four, 2 family homes closed in 2011. The average sold price: $615,500 that number is skewed because this home is in the mix: 55 The Crescent - Babylon NY What a beauty! But, million dollar homes do not sell regularly in Babylon NY. So, when I take that home out, the average 2 family home in Babylon NY sold for: $395,667 with an average of 67 d... 01/26/2012

Babylon Village Housing Market For 2011 - Median Sales Price History Since 2007 Overall, the Babylon Village housing market is up 4.65% since the first quarter of 2007. From January 2011 to December 2011, the Babylon Village housing market is down 3.01%. That is not bad at all. Some towns within the Town of Babylon are down by 6% and higher. 2011 didn't fluctuate all that much for Babylon Village. If the quarterly numbers stay fairly tight, then maybe 2012 will be the year for stability for the Babylon Village housing market. Babylon Village will see a seller's market quicker than other towns within the Town of Babylon. That probably won't happen for a few years though. 56 homes sold in 2011 in Babylon Village. Sold prices range from $200,000 to $1,275,000. The median sold price: $459,0... 01/06/2012

Argyle Park Babylon Village PhotosI was driving past Argyle Park last week in Babylon Village and noticed how pretty it was. I had to run home and get my camera before I went into the office. Couldn't resist and am glad I did!Argyle Park in Babylon Village is a quaint park located just North of Main Street, West of Deer Park Avenue and East of Little East Neck Road. As I was there taking photos, they are reconstructing the playground and it should be completed by the Spring of 2012. You will notice in the two photos below, there are homes that face the lake. This is the Argyle Lake section in Babylon Village and it covers the Babylon NY School District. These homes do not come cheap. If a homeowner were to list their home there right now, they could get over $1M for it but of course tha... 11/14/2011

Babylon NY Homes Under Contract/Pending - September 2011 Pending home sales for Babylon Village in 2011 compared to 2010 for the most part stayed consistent. Babylon NY pending home sales for the 3rd Quarter 2011: 15 homes went under contract in the 3rd quarter of 2011. The lowest price home was listed at $256,000 and sold for $265,000. It is on Cadman Avenue in Babylon Village. It was on the market for 49 days. The list price to sold price ratio: -3.5%. Don't get all excited about the ratio. That is not the norm. In a seller's market it would be but not right now. Maybe in 2012 we will see more stabilization in Babylon Village. It's going to be at least another few years for a seller's market to show it's face in Babylon Village. The highest price home was listed at $1.2M and sold for ... 11/05/2011