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150 Baywater Avenue

Southold, NY 11971
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

SqFt2,100

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Acres1.05

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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 si ngle-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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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $850,000

AD Id : 77545157

MLS Id : 985489

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 1.05 Acres

Living Area Size : 2,100

Year Built : 1900

County : Suffolk

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 4 Full Baths: 4

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 8
  • Interior Features

    Other Appliances: Other
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: See Remarks, Other Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1900 Construction Materials: Other Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 1.05 Lot Size Square Feet: 45738

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $850000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 1000-078-00-03-00-022-000 Annual Tax: $7527.08

  • Parking Information

    Driveway

  • School Information

    Elementary School: Southold Elementary School
    Junior High School: Southold Junior-Senior High School
    Senior High School: Southold Junior-Senior High School
  • Utility Information

    See Remarks
  • Location Information

    WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 06/15/2026 @ 22:02

MLS: 985489 LISTED BY: Marco Maida, Compass Greater NY LLC 631-251-8644 SOURCE: OneKey MLS

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