Last Sold Price
2 beds1,396 sqft$555/sqft
159 Araca Rd, Babylon, NY 11702

Description

Welcome to this Charming Canal-Front Colonial with Bay Views –
Welcome to 159 Araca Road, a beautifully maintained FEMA compliant raised 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Bayview Colonial nestled along a peaceful canal in the heart of Babylon Village with Babylon schools. This waterfront offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort, featuring bright and airy living spaces, hardwood floors, and panoramic water views. Enjoy the spacious living room, updated kitchen with Ss appliances and granite counters,
...Welcome to this Charming Canal-Front Colonial with Bay Views –

Welcome to 159 Araca Road, a beautifully maintained FEMA compliant raised 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath Bayview Colonial nestled along a peaceful canal in the heart of Babylon Village with Babylon schools. This waterfront offers a perfect blend of classic charm and modern comfort, featuring bright and airy living spaces, hardwood floors, and panoramic water views. Enjoy the spacious living room, updated kitchen with Ss appliances and granite counters, a cozy dining area, powder room and formal living room perfect for entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find two generous bedrooms, a full bath, and stunning views of the bay. The Primary bedroom boast a wood-burning fireplace and the 2nd bedroom an access to a garage roof-deck, over-looking the Bay. Extra storage includes a walk-in crawl space, 1.5 car garage, storage, workshop and ELEVATOR/LIFT for heavy lifting or a wheelchair accessibility. The updated electric service allows for a whole house generator hook-up. Step out through backyard sliders to a 2nd story covered deck and enjoy gorgeous sunrises and sunsets with a stunning view of the Robert Moses Bridge. Enjoy your private backyard oasis, complete with an updated bulkhead, canal access and boating, all located one house from the Bay. Located in a desirable neighborhood of Babylon Village, this home offers tranquil waterfront living with close proximity to Babylon Village, shops, restaurants, beaches and the LIRR. Whether you're a boating enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy sunsets on the water, this is a rare opportunity to live the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Elaine Patterson SRES • Signature Premier Properties
    P: (516) 799-7100 C: (516) 343-9133 elainep@signaturepremier.com

Property Details for 159 Araca Road

Status
MLS #
856685
Days on Market
41
Taxes
$15,023 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
0.10 AC / 4,500 SF
City/Township
Babylon
View
Water
Architectural Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Waterfront
Yes
Section Area
Cedar Lane

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$650,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

206.8%

[Babylon, NY]

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Signature Premier Properties, Elaine Patterson SRES

Sold By Signature Premier Properties, Lisa N. Boncich

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Building Information for 159 Araca Road

Stories-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,500 SF

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$5,191 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,939

Property Taxes

$1,252

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Araca Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Village: Babylon
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • Directions: South on Fire Island Ave. Continue South on The Crescent over bridge South on Araca Rd to end. 2nd house from Bay.
  • Tax Block: 6
  • Tax Lot: 233 & 235
  • Year Built Effective: 2016
  • Property Attached: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Levels: Two
  • Property Condition: Actual
  • Frontage Length: 50
  • State Or Province: NY
  • Water Access YN: Yes
School Information
  • School District: Babylon
  • Elementary School District: Babylon
  • Elementary School: Babylon Memorial Grade School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Babylon
  • Middle Or Junior School: Babylon Junior-Senior High School
  • High School District: Babylon
  • High School: Babylon Junior-Senior High School
Rental
Rental
  • Lease Considered: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Building Units Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • RoomDescription 1: 1/2 Powder Room
Room 2 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Description: Large Kitchen Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Range, Canal and Bay Views
Room 3 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Description: Dining area, sliders to covered deck and entry into garage and elevator lift
Room 4 Information
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Description: Formal living room, Bay views
Room 5 Information
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Type: Auxiliary Room
  • Room Description: Garage 1.5 Elevator/lift to second floor of garage to back deck
Room 6 Information
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Description: Primary Bedroom vaulted ceiling, Wood-burning fireplace, Canal and Bay views
Taxes and HOA Information
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 0102-022-00-01-00-045-000
  • Tax Assessed Value: $4,410.00
  • Included In Taxes: Trash
  • Additional Fees: Yes
  • Additional Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Additional Fee Description: Sewer fee every 3 months approx. $40.
  • Tax Source: Municipality
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Association: No
Income & Expenses Information
Income & Expenses Information
  • Additional Fees: 40.0
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Accessible Elevator Installed, Back Yard, Bath, Bedroom, Bulkhead, Canal Access, Canal Front, Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Ceramic Tile, Colonial, Covered, Deck, Dock, Double Pane Windows, Fenced, Garage(s), Granite Counters, Hardwood Floors As Seen, High Ceilings, In Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Public, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Vinyl, Walk Through Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Water View, Waterfront, Wood, Wood Burning, Workshop
  • Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Number Of Kitchens: 1
  • Total Rooms: 5
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Attic Description: Partial
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Wood Burning
  • Location Amenities: Stainless Steel Appliances, Exposure West, Dock/Mooring, Fenced, Fenced Yard, Hardwood Floors As Seen, Cathedral/Vaulted/High Ceiling, Granit Countertops, High Ceilings, Open Kitchen, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, WD Hookup, Scenic View, Waterfront, Workshop, Deck, Water View, Double Paned Windows
  • Laundry Features: In Kitchen
  • Spa Features: Bath
  • Spa: No
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
  • Living Area: 1396
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Raised
  • Basement: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock
  • Exterior Property Features: Dock, Accessible Elevator Installed, Covered, Deck, Driveway, Garage, Oversized, Back Yard, Fenced, Vinyl, Double Pane Windows, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Vinyl
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Deck
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Road Frontage Type: Municipal
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Other Structures: Garage(s), Workshop
  • Waterfront Features: Canal Access, Canal Front, Waterfront, Bulkhead
  • Pool Private: No
  • Direction Faces: West
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50x90
  • Site Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
Parking
  • Parking Features: Driveway, Garage, Oversized
  • Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heat Fuel Type: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Number Of Heating Zones: 2
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Green Features
  • Green Features: Double Pane Windows, Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Storm Door(s), Baseboard, Natural Gas, Dock
Agent
Payment and Rate
  • Down Payment Resource: Yes

Property History for 159 Araca Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918137662

$775,000
Sep 2, 2025

Sold

ONEKEY #856685

$775,000
Jun 23, 2025

Pending

ONEKEY #856685

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1918137662

$775,000
09/02/2025

Sold

ONEKEY #856685

$775,000
06/23/2025

Pending

ONEKEY #856685

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Araca Road

Taxable ValueLand$450Additions$3,960Total$4,410
Tax Record2024$13,655 ($1,138 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,396 SqFtLot Size4,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941Year Renovated1941CountySUFFOLKAPN0102-022.00-01.00-045.000

Schools near 159 Araca Road

This home is within Babylon Union Free School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 3 to 6
Public - 7 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Babylon Elementary School
PublicK to 2

Babylon Memorial Grade School
Public3 to 6

Babylon Junior Senior High School
Public7 to 12

South Bay Jr Academy Of Sda
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Araca Road, Babylon, NY 11702
$775,000
2
1,396
4,500
$52,000
2
1,960
9,000
2.5
3,445
9,000
1.5
1,970
6,750
$145,000
1.5
1,705
6,750
2
2,167
6,300

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