$999,900 – Restored 1910 Historic Masterpiece in Riverhead, NY

🏠 Address: 131 Ostrander Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
💲 Price: $999,900
📏 Size: 5 Beds • 4 Baths • 4,100 Sq Ft
📍 Lot: 8,276 Sq Ft
🏡 Property Type: Single Family Residence (Residential)
📅 Built: 1910
💰 Est. Payment: $7,019/mo
💵 Price/Sq Ft: $244
📉 Zestimate®: $979,200
🚫 HOA: None
🧾 Taxes: $10,671/year
🔌 Utilities: All major connections available, including natural gas, cable, and public sewer/water
🏛 Zoning: Commercially Zoned Residential – Suitable for Home Office, Bed & Breakfast, AirBnB, or Professional Use


Property Highlights:

  • Fully Restored 1910 Historic Gem – Meticulously brought back to its original grandeur
  • Craftsman/Victorian Architecture – Original slate roof, stained glass, and handcrafted woodwork
  • Four Expansive Floors – Including guest/maid’s quarters with separate access
  • Multiple Living Spaces – Formal living and dining rooms, bonus sitting rooms, and full basement
  • Outdoor Entertaining – Full wraparound covered porch, brand new paver patio, and fenced yard
  • Garage & Driveway – 2-car detached garage (16 ft ceilings), brand new extended asphalt driveway
  • Seven Individual Staircases – Including striking main entry staircase with newel posts and balusters
  • Smart Home Upgrades – Smart thermostats, Energy Star HVAC (3 zones), smart locks

Interior Features:

Bedrooms: 5 Total

  • Second Floor (4 Bedrooms): Original hardwood floors, 10” moldings, ceiling fans, vintage windows
  • Third Floor Primary Suite: ~700 sq ft, cathedral ceilings, oak floors, walk-in closet, luxury bath with 8.5 ft marble shower, double vanities, sitting room

Bathrooms: 3 Full + 1 Half

  • Second floor includes fully renovated baths with rain showers, antique tub, original mosaic tile
  • Third floor features custom vanities, quartz counters, and spa-like amenities

Kitchen:

  • Chef-inspired eat-in kitchen with custom sage solid maple cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, commercial-grade antique-style appliances, and a massive center island with built-in microwave

Dining Room:

  • Grand formal space with pocket doors, hardwood floors, and built-in china closet

Living Room:

  • Spacious and perfect for entertaining; features original hardwood floors and large windows

Bonus Rooms & Basement:

  • First-floor quiet sitting room with built-in cabinetry and original wood-burning fireplace
  • Basement includes a finished sitting room with vintage ceiling beams and 4.5 ft windows, plus an unfinished storage/mechanical room

Additional Features & Upgrades:

  • Fireplace: 1 (Wood-burning, original brick)
  • Heating/Cooling: 3 Energy Star-rated HVAC systems (1 per floor), Smart thermostats
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Original Tile
  • Roof: Original Restored Slate
  • Exterior: Shake & Wood Siding, Brick/Mortar Foundation
  • Attic: Full, Walk-up Access
  • Security: Smart locks, smoke detectors

Outdoor Amenities:

  • Landscaped Grounds – Front and backyard, level and fenced
  • Wraparound Porch – Original railings, columns, and cover
  • New Paver Patio – Ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining
  • Water Access: Close to beaches, Peconic River for fishing and boating

Prime Location:

  • Minutes to downtown restaurants, theater, shops, and public transit (LIRR)
  • Easy access to Expressway – Only 2 hours from NYC, 1.5 hours to Montauk
  • Close to Greenport, Orient, Tanger Outlets, Splish Splash Waterpark, wine country, and local farms

Zoning & Investment Potential:

  • Commercially zoned residential property
  • Ideal for multi-use such as professional office space, short-term rental, or Bed & Breakfast
  • Low taxes make this a rare investment opportunity

Don’t Miss Out!

This one-of-a-kind historic estate blends timeless craftsmanship with modern comfort, smart upgrades, and unbeatable location. Whether you’re looking for a grand personal residence, investment opportunity, or a mixed-use masterpiece—131 Ostrander Avenue offers it all.

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