Must see to appreciate! Meticulously Maintained Diamond Colonial with Designer Touches & Resort-Style Backyard! Welcome to this beautifully updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath pristine Center Hall Colonial, perfectly positioned on a quiet tree-lined street South of Montauk Highway. Set on a private and professionally landscaped 100x200 lot, this exceptional home showcases quality craftsmanship, designer details, and a spacious, flowing layout ideal for both everyday living and elegant entertaining.
From the moment you enter the grand two-story foyer, you're greeted by custom cedar flooring, rich custom woodworking, and refined moldings that set the tone for the home's elevated style. The expansive main level features a formal dining room, a formal living room adorned with elegant custom millwork, and a beautifully appointed family room that opens seamlessly to the gourmet kitchen. The sun-filled great room with custom built-ins and radiant heat floors offers a wonderful blend of comfort and style. The stunning gourmet kitchen is a true showpiece, boasting granite countertops, a large center island with seating, updated stainless steel appliances, abundant storage, and direct access to a walk-in pantry and dedicated laundry room. The two-car garage includes built-in cabinetry and specialty flooring, adding functionality and style.
Retreat upstairs to the serene primary bedroom suite featuring an oversized walk-in closet and a spa-like bath. Four additional bedrooms—including one currently used as a home office—offer comfort and flexibility for today’s lifestyle, making this home as functional as it is beautiful.
Step outside and experience your own private oasis. The resort-style backyard is an entertainer’s dream, featuring in-ground saltwater pool that basks in full sun throughout the day. A Trex deck leads to a gorgeous stone patio with a built-in fire pit and multiple seating areas, ideal for hosting or relaxing under the stars. A full in-ground sprinkler system keeps the landscaping lush and vibrant. The entire yard is fully fenced and bordered by mature trees for ultimate privacy.
Additional upgrades include a roof replacement in 2016, updated siding, central air, oil heat with two zones, sewers, and high-speed internet/cable service. This home offers unmatched convenience with easy access to major highways, train stations, health facilities, restaurants, beaches and the scenic Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
This exceptional property blends timeless design with modern comfort—offering everything you need to live, relax, and entertain in style.
Sold for $1,190,000
$1,190,000
51 Matinecock Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730
5beds
3,542sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1990
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,241,600 Zestimate®
$336/sqft
$5,870 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,241,600
$1.12M - $1.38M
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Trex deckResort-style backyardCustom built-insGorgeous stone patioIn-ground saltwater poolSpacious flowing layoutOversized walk-in closet
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Bonnie Glenn 631-921-1494,
Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty 631-584-6600
Bought with:
Jennifer Lipman, 10401394152
Serhant LLC
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 896485
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Other
- Description: Entry foyer, formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen with pantry, 1/2 bath, laundry, family room, great room, full bath, 5th bedroom or office
- Level: First
Other
- Description: Primary bedroom suite with large walk in closet and full bathroom
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: 3 additional second floor bedrooms & main full bathroom
- Level: Second
Basement
- Description: unfinished with utilities and storage
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Oil Water Heater, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room, Washer Hookup
Features
- First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Chandelier, Chefs Kitchen, Crown Molding, Double Vanity, Eat-in Kitchen, Entertainment Cabinets, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Primary Bathroom, Recessed Lighting, Smart Thermostat, Storage
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Blinds, Oversized Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Unfinished
- Attic: Full,Pull Stairs
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,542
- Total interior livable area: 3,542 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Fire Pit, Mailbox, Rain Gutters
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Salt Water, Vinyl
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 200
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Near Shops, Private, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
Details
- Parcel number: 0500373000200087000
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foam Insulation, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Actual
- Year built: 1990
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Alarm, Security Lights, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: East Islip
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $336/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $57,800
- Annual tax amount: $17,428
- Date on market: 8/1/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 21 days
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Personal Furnishings, Wall Art
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2025 | Sold | $1,190,000-0.8%$336/sqft |
Source:  OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #896485 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2025 | Pending sale | $1,199,000$339/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #896485 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2025 | Listing removed | $1,199,000$339/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #896485 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,199,000+105%$339/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #896485 Report a problem | ||
| 3/3/2016 | Sold | $585,000-2.5%$165/sqft |
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L2812431 Report a problem | ||
| 11/23/2015 | Listed for sale | $599,990+14.3%$169/sqft |
Source: Century 21 Selmar Realty #2812431 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2008 | Sold | $525,000+140.8%$148/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 8/30/1993 | Sold | $218,000$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2024 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2023 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2022 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2021 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2020 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2019 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2018 | -- | $57,800 |
| 2017 | $16,075 | $57,800 |
| 2016 | -- | $57,800 +1.8% |
| 2015 | -- | $56,800 |
| 2014 | -- | $56,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $56,800 +3.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,800 +3.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $52,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $52,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $52,800 |
| 2007 | $11,197 +22.4% | $52,800 |
| 2005 | $9,147 +8.4% | $52,800 |
| 2004 | $8,438 +5.2% | $52,800 |
| 2003 | $8,022 +8.2% | $52,800 |
| 2002 | $7,411 | $52,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $52,800 |
| 2000 | $7,226 | $52,800 |
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Neighborhood: 11730
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10East Islip Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10East Islip High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: John F Kennedy Elementary School
- Middle: East Islip Middle School
- High: East Islip 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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