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Sure, location is important. Still, even prime real estate has its limits.
A one-bedroom, one-bath cottage in West Islip — just 600 square feet in size — has hit the market for a buck under a half-million dollars.
The house at 49 Sutton Court may be modest in size, yet its $499,999 asking price is anything but — underscoring just how competitive and costly Long Island’s housing market remains, even for the tiniest of homes.
Built in 1950 and tucked away in the Parkwood section of West Islip, the home sits on a 5,000-square-foot lot. Annual taxes are $7,682, according to the listing, as posted on Exit Realty. A buyer putting down 20% would be staring down monthly mortgage payments in excess of $3,500, based on current interest rates.
Cozy and private
But the home does have its charms.
The listing on Exit Realty describes the property as a “beautiful cozy cottage” that offers an alternative to condo living while delivering “comfort, privacy and value.” There’s gas heat and cooking, updated electric, granite countertops, new stainless steel appliances, wood floors and a surprising amount of storage, including a pantry, attic, basement and multiple closets.
The flexible layout, the listing notes, “can easily be converted into a two-bedroom,” and architectural plans for a second-story addition come as a bonus with the sale.
Out back, the fully fenced yard includes a detached one-car garage, patio space and a shed — all flanked by neat landscaping and bordered by mature trees.
‘Rare find’
Despite its size, the listing calls the home a “rare find” in West Islip, a community known for its well-rated schools, proximity to beaches, and a real estate market that continues to climb
The West Islip listing comes at a time when home prices across Long Island continue to climb.
According to data released last week by OneKey MLS, the median sale price for single-family homes in Nassau County rose from $764,500 in April 2024 to $790,000 in April 2025 — a 3.3% increase. Suffolk County saw an even steeper jump, with the median price climbing 8%, from $625,000 to $675,000 year over year.
The upward pressure is pricing out many would-be buyers — and making even the smallest homes in desirable neighborhoods, like this one in West Islip, feel increasingly out of reach.
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Scroll down to take a look at the West Islip cottage.
Top photo: 49 Sutton Circle in West Islip (Exit Realty).
