Experience Modern Living with Historic Charm.
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | Meticulously Expanded & Rebuilt in 2017.
Welcome to a stunning example of comfortable living nestled in the charming community of Sea Cliff. Originally built in 1898, this exquisite Colonial home has been meticulously expanded and completely rebuilt in 2017 by a builder ensuring top-quality materials, premium finishes, and meticulous craftsmanship throughout.
Elegant & Intelligent Living Spaces:
* Grand Welcome: A classic covered front porch leads into a spacious living space perfectly designed for today's lifestyle.
* Chef's Heart: A modern kitchen equipped with state-of-the-art appliances and high-end finishes.
* Smart Home Technology: Fully integrated SMART home automation paired with custom automated Hunter Douglas blinds.
* Premium Finishes: Rich hardwood floors run seamlessly throughout the entire home.
* Daily Convenience: A functional mudroom features custom built-ins alongside a stylish powder room.
Your Second-Floor Sanctuary:
* Primary Suite Oasis: A luxurious retreat featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-like marble bathroom complete with radiant heat, a steam shower, and a separate soaker tub.
* House Accommodations: Three additional bright bedrooms, a centrally located hall bath, and a dedicated upstairs laundry area.
Bonus Spaces & Private Resort Grounds:
* Finished Basement: Provides a dedicated play area for guests, plus abundant extra storage.
* Oversized Property: A custom-made fence with a beautiful arbor completely surrounds the property, offering ample private outdoor space.
* Outdoor Entertaining: Enjoy a private patio, custom landscaping, professional exterior lighting, and hassle-free in-ground sprinklers.
* Ample Parking & EV Ready: A 2-car detached garage recently updated with sleek epoxy flooring and an electric car charger, plus room for 3–4 additional cars in the private driveway.
The Sea Cliff Lifestyle:
Perfectly located close to beautiful North Shore beaches and quaint village shops, this home offers the absolute best of Sea Cliff living. Enjoy the dual benefits of exceptionally low taxes and enrollment in the highly acclaimed North Shore School District.
For sale
$1,699,900
18 20th Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579
4beds
2,022sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1898
0.33 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$841/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Exquisite colonial homeOversized propertyThree additional bright bedroomsPrivate patioAmple private outdoor spaceSpacious walk-in closetCentrally located hall bath
- 18 days
- 1,951
- 46
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Greene Realty Group 888-278-5840,
Derek J. Greene 888-278-5840
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 1039834
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Radiant, Radiant Floor
Cooling
- Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Appliances
- Included: Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Gas Water Heater, Water Purifier Owned, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room, Multiple Locations
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Double Vanity, Dry Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bathroom, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Soaking Tub, Sound System, Speakers, Walk-In Closet(s), Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors
- Windows: Blinds, Double Pane Windows, Drapes, ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
- Basement: Bilco Door(s),Partially Finished,Storage Space,Unfinished
- Attic: Pull Stairs,Storage,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,022
- Total interior livable area: 2,022 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Lighting, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Front Yard,Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.33 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden, Historic District, Landscaped, Near Public Transit, Near Shops, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Stone/Brick Wall
Details
- Parcel number: 2423211630008880
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Block, Raised
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Building Security, Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Security System, Smoke Detector(s), Video Cameras
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Sea Cliff
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $841/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $661,000
- Annual tax amount: $17,211
- Date on market: 8/18/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 19 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,900+70.3%$841/sqft |
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| 6/19/2025 | Listing removed | $7,000$3/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #865877 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Listed for rent | $7,000$3/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #865877 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2019 | Sold | $998,000-22.9%$494/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/21/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-0.2%$640/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY #3094901 Report a problem | ||
| 12/14/2018 | Listing removed | $1,298,000$642/sqft |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway Laffey International Realty #P1333023 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000+43166.7%$642/sqft |
Source: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY #P1333023 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2016 | Sold | $3,000$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -- | $661 |
| 2023 | -- | $661 |
| 2022 | -- | $661 |
| 2021 | $12,426 +1.7% | -- |
| 2020 | $12,212 | $1,077 |
| 2019 | -- | $1,077 -5.9% |
| 2017 | $11,357 +1.2% | $1,144 -3.9% |
| 2016 | $11,226 +424.1% | $1,190 |
| 2015 | $2,142 +5.8% | $1,190 |
| 2013 | $2,025 +5.8% | $1,190 |
| 2012 | $1,915 -65.3% | $1,190 -2% |
| 2011 | $5,521 -0.4% | $1,214 -8.2% |
| 2010 | $5,543 | $1,322 -13.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,523 +6% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,437 +2.4% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,403 -39.9% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,334 -40.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $3,916 -9.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $4,327 -5.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $4,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $4,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,600 |
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.






