For Sale

$2,850,000

For sale

259 La••••• Ave W (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Brightwaters, NY 11718

8Beds

7Baths

7,526Sq Ft Living

34,848Sq Ft Lot

1928Year Built

Property Description

Welcome to 259 Lakeview Avenue W, a breathtaking Spanish Revival residence set on an expansive 0.80-acre lot in the coveted Village of Brightwaters. This impeccably updated and remodeled estate seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern luxury, offering over 7,700 square feet of refined living space across three levels. ***NOTE*** NEW CENTRAL AIR INSTALLED 2026**** Step inside to discover 17 grand rooms, including 8 spacious bedrooms and 5.55 beautifully appointed bathrooms. The home boasts a chef's kitchen, adorned with custom woodwork, stainless steel appliances, and an open layout perfect for entertaining. Rich hardwood and tile floors run throughout, complemented by exquisite crown molding, high ceilings, and original architectural details. The main level features a formal living room, formal dining room, den, great room, butler's pantry, mudroom, laundry room, and an elegant foyer. The second floor hosts the luxurious primary suite with a private deck, spa-like en suite bath, and multiple additional bedrooms, including guest quarters and an office. A full basement offers generous storage and utilities. Outside, enjoy a private resort-style oasis with multiple patios, a gazebo, and a stunning tiled and gunite gas heated saltwater pool and spa and gazebo. The gated property also includes a circular driveway, oversized private garage, and beautifully landscaped grounds with mature plantings and sprinkler systems. Located in the highly regarded Bay Shore School District and just minutes from beaches, golf, and dining, this is truly a rare opportunity to own one of Brightwaters' most iconic homes. Village amenities include, docking, tennis, beach, parks, trash removal and code enforcement.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type: Single Family
Status: For Sale
Listed: Feb 8, 2026
Price per Sq Ft: $379/sqft
ZIP Code: 11718
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 2
Stories: 3
Garage: 3 spaces
Parking: Driveway, Oversized, Private
Heating: Oil, Steam
Cooling: Central Air
Construction: Stucco
Style: Mediterranean, Traditional
Property Tax (2025): $3,924/yr
Assessed Value: $106,500
Last Sold: $1,250,000 · Jan 9, 2005
Neighborhood: Islip
County: Suffolk
School District: Bay Shore Union Free School District

Estimated Value

$2,661,400Range $1,517,413 to $3,358,200

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Bedrooms

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 7
Full Bathrooms: 5
1/2 Bathrooms: 2

Land Info

Additional Parcels: No
Lot Description: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Private, Secluded, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
Lot Size Acres: 0.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 362
Lot Size Square Feet: 34848

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Cable Connected
Electricity Connected
Sewer Connected
Trash Collection Private
Water Connected
Water Source: Public

Appliances

Dishwasher
Dryer
Gas Cooktop
Gas Oven
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Washer
Laundry Features: Laundry Room

Other Rooms

Total Rooms: 17
Level: First
Description: Center hall, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Den, Great Room, Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Mudroom, Laundry Room, 2 Half Baths Guest Cottage w/Full Bath, 3 Car Garage
Level: Second
Description: Primary Bedroom w/Full Bath, Guest Bedroom w/Ensuite Full bath, Bedroom/Office, Bedroom w/Jack & Jill Full Bath, Bedroom w/Jack & Jill Full Bath, Maids Qtrs w/2 Bedrooms & Full Bath, Deck off Primary Bedroom
Level: Basement
Description: Full Basement Featuring Plenty of Storage Area, Utilities, 3 Oil tanks
Description: Circular Driveway w/Automated Gate, 2 Brick Patios, Gunite Gas Heated Saltwater In-Ground Pool w/Spa and Stone Patio & Spa, Gazebo
Basement Features: Full, Storage Space, Unfinished

Pool and Spa

Pool Features: In Ground, Pool Cover, Tile
Pool Private: Yes
Spa: Yes

Home Features

View: Water
Other Equipment: Pool Equip/Cover

Interior Features

First Floor Bedroom
First Floor Full Bath
Chefs Kitchen
Crown Molding
Entrance Foyer
Formal Dining
High Ceilings
In-Law Floorplan
Natural Woodwork
Open Floorplan
Original Details
Pantry
Primary Bathroom
Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Wood
Window Features: Casement, Double Pane Windows, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Insulated Windows, New Windows

Garage and Parking

Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Driveway, Oversized, Private
Parking Total: 15

School Information

Elementary School: Fifth Avenue School
Elementary School District: Bay Shore
High School: Bay Shore Senior High School
High School District: Bay Shore
Middle School: Bay Shore Middle School
School District: Bay Shore
Middle or Junior School District: Bay Shore

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features: Central Air
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Gas, Living Room
Heating Features: Oil, Steam
Number of Fireplaces: 3

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount: 35741
Source Listing Status: Pending
County: Suffolk County
Cross Street: Woodland Drive
Directions: South Country Rd East, Left Onto Lakeview Ave West
Tax Year: 2024
Source Neighborhood: The Cascade Lakes
Parcel Number: 0501-010-00-01-00-002-000
Postal City: Brightwaters
Postal Code Plus 4: 1901
Subdivision: The Cascade Lakes
Property Subtype: Single Family Residence

Homeowners Association

Association: No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 0

Building and Construction

Total Square Feet Living: 7526
Year Built: 1928
Attic: Partial, Unfinished
Building Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 7526
Construction Materials: Stucco
Levels: Three Or More
Living Area Source: Public Records
Property Age: 98
Property Attached: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Levels or Stories: Three Or More
Total Area Sqft: 7526
Architectural Style: Mediterranean, Traditional

Exterior and Lot Features

Awning(s)
Balcony
Courtyard
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Garage(s), Gazebo, Guest House
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck, Patio, Porch
Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes
Deck: Yes

Location

Lat 40.71318 · Lng -73.26404