89 Harbor Road, Head Of The Harbor, NY 11780
What's special
A Rare Waterfront Sanctuary in the Village of Head of the Harbor. For the first time since it was built more than half a century ago, this remarkable waterfront property is being offered for sale. Privately set on 2.75 acres overlooking Stony Brook Harbor, 89 Harbor Road has remained under its original ownership since its creation and is defined by privacy, natural beauty and an extraordinary connection to the surrounding landscape. With 200 feet of waterfront, sweeping views extend across the pristine harbor toward Nissequogue, and Long Island Sound beyond, while private steps lead directly to the beach and water below, where a substantial stone riprap revetment protects the shoreline. A long and winding drive passes through a wooded landscape, leading to a broad opening with a light-filled residence framed by majestic oaks and a backdrop of water and sky. Upon arrival, there is an immediate sense of having left the hustle and bustle of the outside world behind—a peaceful sanctuary where the landscape, changing tides and natural beauty of the harbor become part of everyday life. Designed by architect Geysa Sarkany, the approximately 4,600-square-foot residence was conceived around its remarkable setting. The home was designed to look outward, with walls of glass creating a seamless connection between the interiors and the water and landscape beyond. Beneath this openness is a home of substantial construction, engineered and built with solidity and permanence. From the principal living spaces, kitchen and covered deck, the architecture continually draws the eye outward, framing individual views of the sky, shoreline and ever-changing harbor. Thoughtfully placed windows and glass, cypress siding and natural materials further connect the architecture to its surroundings, while 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths across three levels provide substantial living space. Here, no two days on the harbor are quite the same. The tides rise and recede, revealing winding channels and broad tidal flats. Herons wander the shoreline while ospreys and eagles soar overhead, and sailboats, kayaks and paddleboarders quietly pass below. Summer brings long evenings on the covered deck and breathtaking sunsets over the water, as the sky and harbor take on an ever-changing palette of color and texture. In autumn, the marsh grasses turn from green to gold, while the shifting light and changing winds transform the landscape. The connection to the waterfront extends beyond the views, with direct beach and harbor access for kayaking, paddleboarding and sailing—making the water an integral part of life here. Lovingly maintained and thoughtfully updated over the years, great care has been taken to retain the home’s architectural character and its remarkable connection to the surrounding landscape. It presents a rare opportunity for its next owner to continue its story—whether embracing the home as it is or thoughtfully making it their own. While the setting feels a world away from everyday life, it is within the Smithtown School District and only minutes from Stony Brook Village, Stony Brook University and Stony Brook University Hospital, along with local restaurants, shopping, Avalon Nature Preserve and Harmony Vineyards—offering an exceptional balance of privacy, natural beauty and convenience. The combination of acreage, privacy, substantial waterfront, elevation, direct beach access and expansive views across a pristine harbor presents a remarkable setting—an opportunity to live surrounded by natural beauty, within an ecosystem and landscape that change with every tide and season. A property offering this combination of features rarely becomes available.
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Living Room
Kitchen
Family Room
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Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty 631-584-6600,
Bonnie Glenn 631-921-1494
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Spacious primary bedroom with high ceilings, wood floors and walls of oversized windows framing beautiful water views. Two closets provide generous storage, with the potential to thoughtfully reconfigure the space to create an additional bathroom and private primary suite retreat.
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Description: Bright and inviting bedroom with neutral décor, warm wood floors and an oversized window filling the space with natural light and views of the surrounding landscape.
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Description: spacious bedroom with soaring ceilings, wood floors and oversized windows framing wonderful water views and filling the room with natural light.
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Description: Convenient full bathroom located off the Family Room and Formal Dining Room
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Description: Powder room located off the Formal Entry Hall
- Level: First
Bathroom 4
- Description: Main bright and airy bathroom with high ceilings, oversized windows providing abundant natural light, neutral finishes and shower.
- Level: Second
Other
- Description: Mud Room: Wonderful and functional mudroom featuring tile flooring, a utility sink and built-in shelving for convenient storage and organization. Door to front covered deck
- Level: First
Basement
- Description: Full partially finished basement- 2 Bedrooms with large windows, full bathroom, walk in closet, large unfinished area with utilities and outside entry
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Description: Spacious and light-filled, with high ceilings, wood floors and neutral décor. Oversized windows bring in abundant natural light while creating a beautiful connection to the surrounding landscape.
- Level: First
Family room
- Description: Expansive and beautifully light-filled, with soaring ceilings, walls of glass and a dramatic skylight capturing beautiful views of Stony Brook Harbor. Wood floors, recessed lighting and a wood-burning fireplace add warmth and character to this inviting open space. Spiral staircase to lower level.
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Description: Spacious eat-in kitchen with custom maple cabinetry, Corian countertops, breakfast bar with seating, recessed lighting and wood floors. A generous dinette area with sliding glass doors opens to the deck and captures expansive views of Stony Brook Harbor.
- Level: First
Laundry
- Description: Stackable Washer/Dryer Located on the First Floor
- Level: First
Living room
- Description: Vaulted ceilings and walls of windows define the spacious family room, capturing sweeping views of Stony Brook Harbor and filling the space with natural light. Wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and built-in shelving bring warmth and character, while the expansive glass creates a seamless connection to the water and landscape beyond.
- Level: First
Office
- Description: Study with light-filled study with vaulted ceilings, walls of glass, wood floors and neutral décor, creating a bright and inviting space.
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Hall, Washer Hookup
Features
- First Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Central Vacuum, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, High Ceilings, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Tile Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Casement, Double Pane Windows, Floor to Ceiling Windows, Oversized Windows, Screens, Skylight(s), Wall of Windows, Wood Frames
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Storage Space,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,600
- Total interior livable area: 4,600 sqft
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Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Beach Access, Water Access, Waterfront
- Frontage length: 200'
Lot
- Size: 2.75 Acres
- Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Private, Secluded, Stone/Brick Wall, Views, Wooded
- Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 0801002000100013000
- Special conditions: None
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Batts Insulation, Brick, Cedar, Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Actual
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Propane, Trash Collection Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Saint James
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $435/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $15,405
- Annual tax amount: $39,785
- Date on market: 10/3/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: See Listing Agent
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,999,000$435/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2024 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2023 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2022 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2021 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2020 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2019 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2018 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2017 | $30,967 | $15,405 |
| 2016 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2015 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2014 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2013 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2012 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2011 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2010 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2009 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2008 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2007 | $22,034 +23.3% | $15,405 |
| 2005 | $17,874 +8.3% | $15,405 |
| 2004 | $16,503 +7.7% | $15,405 |
| 2003 | $15,321 +8.5% | $15,405 |
| 2002 | $14,116 | $15,405 |
| 2001 | -- | $15,405 |
| 2000 | $13,541 | $15,405 |
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