291 Prospect Avenue • Sea Cliff, NY 11579

$1,799,000 Beds: 4 • Baths: 3 full 1 partial • Sq. Feet: 2016 • MLS ID: 1000949 • Subdivision:School Dist: North Shore
This historic Sea Cliff carriage house, built in 1898, carries the legacy of the one of the town's founders. Steeped in charm and character, it blends rich history with an authentic architectural past. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Sea Cliff's origin, this home invites you to a step into a living slice of local history while offering timeless elegance. The home stands proudly on a hill, surrounded by lush, manicured shrubbery and specimen bushes, with a graceful approach from the circular courtyard to the home's entrance. The home has four bedrooms, three-and-a half baths, three levels of living space. The first floor has an office/bedroom, a living room with balcony, a wood burning fireplace and French doors with beveled glass doors. Brightly lit dining room and kitchen. The home has a first-floor half bathroom. Open the Dutch door in the kitchen to a Teck Deck with Spanish Cyprus banisters, copies of the original banisters. On the second floor the home offers a truly stunning English inspired library crafted with solid red oak, featuring soaring pitched ceilings. Open the library French doors and connects to an elegant retreat featuring a screened in porch blending indoor and outdoor charm. The second bedroom has use of a full hall bathroom. The spacious primary suite offers a warm and serene haven, featuring a cozy gas fireplace and elegant French doors that open to an expansive balcony. Down in the lower level, you'll find a family room with an entry/exit door, a temporary kitchen setup, a utility area, and a laundry room. The current owner was determined to bring the house true to the period and style while installing a complete 3-zone heating system (two years ago), along with the electrical and plumbing. The home has easy access to beaches, numerous parks, nearby playgrounds and water sports for even more outdoor fun! View this listing at: http://sharibuchbinder.laffey.com/mls=1000949

Property Features

  • Taxes: $18,632
  • Basement: Yes
  • Exterior: HardiPlank Type
  • Lot Size: 0.46 Acres
  • Heating: Hot Water,Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Security: yes
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • On Market Date: 2026-05-22
  • Appliances: Convection Oven,Dishwasher,Dryer,Freezer,Gas Cooktop,Gas Oven,Microwave,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer
  • Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Total: 2016
  • Community Features: Park,Playground,Sidewalks
  • Fireplace Y/N: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Tile
  • Interior Features: First Floor Bedroom,Crown Molding,Entrance Foyer,Open Kitchen
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Attic: Dormer
  • Included In Taxes: Trash
  • Number Of Kitchens: 1
  • Heating Zones: 3
  • Parcel Number: 2423-21-K-00-0735-0
  • Rental Term: Monthly
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected,Natural Gas Connected,Trash Collection Public,Water Connected

School Information

  • High School: North Shore Senior High School
  • Middle School: North Shore Middle School
  • Elementary School: Sea Cliff Elementary School
  • School District: North Shore
Printed May 24, 2026


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