Welcome to Idlewild cottage! This charming home has all the characteristics that one looks for in a quintessential Sea Cliff home, hardwood floors, architectural details, oversized windows, a wood burning fireplace, eat in kitchen and a coveted two car garage. The private backyard has plenty of room for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. One of the best features of this home is it's close location to the beach, parks, town and schools. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Sea Cliff history!
Pending
$749,000
177 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579
3beds
1,384sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1883
6,060 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$541/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Oversized windowsWood burning fireplaceCharming homeArchitectural detailsCoveted two car garageHardwood floorsEat in kitchen
- 23 days
- 3,191
- 356
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-759-0400,
Sheila B. Wenger 516-507-9303
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1049260
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Description: Sunny room with steps to attic.
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Description: This bedroom has hardwood floors and built in shelving.
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Description: This bedroom has hardwood floors and architectural details.
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Description: Updated bathroom with walk in shower.
- Level: Second
Basement
- Description: Partially finished.
- Level: Basement
Den
- Description: Sunny, versatile room.
- Level: First
Dining room
- Description: Dining room with hardwood floors and large windows overlooking the yard.
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Eat in kitchen with picture window and built in shelving.
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Living room with hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace and large windows.
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Original Details
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Attic: Crawl,Walkup
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,384
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Garden
- Waterfront features: Beach Access
Lot
- Size: 6,060 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 61 x 94
- Features: Corner Lot, Cul-De-Sac, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops
Details
- Parcel number: 2423211440001120
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Clapboard
Condition
- Actual
- Year built: 1883
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sea Cliff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $541/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $443,000
- Annual tax amount: $11,555
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/2/2026 | Pending sale | $749,000$541/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1049260 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $749,000$541/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1049260 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $443 -2.9% |
| 2023 | -- | $456 -0.4% |
| 2022 | -- | $458 |
| 2021 | $7,935 +5.1% | -- |
| 2020 | $7,549 -2.7% | $749 -7.1% |
| 2019 | $7,758 | $806 -6.2% |
| 2018 | $7,758 -4.2% | $859 -5.9% |
| 2017 | $8,097 +3.5% | $913 -5.6% |
| 2016 | $7,822 +250% | $967 -7% |
| 2015 | $2,235 +5.9% | $1,040 |
| 2013 | $2,110 +5.9% | $1,040 |
| 2012 | $1,992 -61.4% | $1,040 -9.2% |
| 2011 | $5,156 +7.6% | $1,145 -1.9% |
| 2010 | $4,791 | $1,167 -19.5% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,449 -1.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,476 +6% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,393 -41.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,396 -41.7% |
| 2004 | -- | $4,109 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,109 -17% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,950 |
| 2001 | -- | $4,950 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,950 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 11579
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Sea Cliff Elementary School
- Middle: North Shore Middle School
- High: North Shore Senior High School
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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