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The end of the road may never have looked so good.
A newly constructed waterfront home in East Patchogue has hit the market for $1.2 million, highlighting the continued rise of South Shore real estate — especially when open bay views and elevated construction are in the mix.
Perched at 22 Rod St., the 2,200-square-foot house sits at the end of a quiet dead-end road, where the bay meets the backyard and the nearest traffic feels a world away.
The structure rises 13.5 feet on steel pilings — a decision that combines safety with smart design — and meets current elevation and storm-resistance codes that make flood insurance unnecessary, according to the listing at Realty Connect USA.
The house, built in 2024, offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms. It features high ceilings and an open main level with living, dining and bonus studio space that all face the Great South Bay and Fire Island. Large windows and glass doors frame the water views and fill the space with natural light.
‘New construction on the Great South Bay’
Inside, the home is fitted with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting and Energy Star-rated appliances. The house features an open, walk-through kitchen and a large primary bedroom upstairs offers sunrise views over the bay and barrier beaches.
Other highlights include central air, a spacious laundry room and a tankless water heater.
Out back, a Trex deck wraps the rear of the home, providing ample space to sit above the shoreline. There’s no dock, but the property includes a small beach area along the bulkhead and breathtaking views of Fire Island in the distance.
Built for tomorrow’s storms
According to the listing, the house was constructed with structural steel, hurricane straps and fireproof insulation. It also includes a sprinkler system and is Home Energy Rating System (HERS) certified.
There’s parking for four vehicles below the elevated structure, and the lot — just over half an acre — measures 160 by 160 feet.
By the numbers
At its million-dollar-plus asking price, the property would run about $545 per square foot. The annual taxes are estimated to be around $18,000, which translates to roughly $1,500 a month in taxes.
A buyer putting down 20% at current interest rates could be looking at monthly payments of $8,000 to $9,000, depending on financing terms.
While that puts the home on the higher end of East Patchogue’s market, it remains less expensive than many waterfront properties farther east.
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Quiet street, rising market
Rod Street is a small residential road just off South Country Road. The surrounding neighborhood is mostly quiet, low-density residential. The home is part of the South Country Central School District, which includes Frank P. Long Intermediate and Bellport High School.
East Patchogue has seen steady price growth in recent years, thanks in part to its proximity to the downtowns of Patchogue and Bellport and continued interest in South Shore real estate. Waterfront parcels, especially those with elevation, remain scarce.
Photos: via Realty Connect USA
