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278 Fire Island AvenueBabylon, NY 11702

For Sale

$1,199,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $11,990

Welcome Home to This Picture-Perfect 1852 Carriage House in Babylon Village! Beautifully updated and meticulously maintained, this historic 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home blends timeless character with modern luxury. The kitchen features a high-end Bosch refrigerator and dishwasher, a 6-burner Wolf gas range/oven, and opens to a spacious family room. Formal dining room and living room with a fireplace complete the main living area. Additional features include hardwood floors throughout, a Navien high-efficiency gas boiler, radiant heated flooring in the primary en-suite bath, central air conditioning, recessed lighting, upgraded electric with generator hook-up, sprinkler system, and sewer connection. Freshly painted exterior with classic board-and-batten details adds to the home’s curb appeal. The detached garage offers its own electric service and epoxy flooring. Outdoor living is ideal for entertaining, with a covered patio, bluestone area, and professionally landscaped grounds with lighting. Enjoy all that Babylon Village has to offer—optional summer pool membership, close proximity to beaches, docks, shops, restaurants, major highways, and only 1 mile to the Babylon LIRR station. Taxes shown include Village tax (STAR rebate excluded). Babylon School District.

Listed by Eliot R. Lonardo CBR

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Signature Premier Properties

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631-673-3700

Last updated January 13, 2026

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Source: OneKey #933895

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodBabylon
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bathrooms3
  • Days on Prevu80
  • HOA/Maint. Fees$120/annual
  • Taxes$17,133.4/year
  • Size1,934 sqft
  • Price per sqft$620

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

01/12/2026
Status changed to Active
$1,199,000
12/29/2025
Status changed to Temporarily Off Market
$1,199,000
12/08/2025
Price Increased
$1,199,000
12/08/2025
Status changed to Active
$1,099,000
11/25/2025
Status changed to Temporarily Off Market
$1,099,000
11/10/2025
Listed by Signature Premier Properties
$1,099,000

Property Details for 278 Fire Island Avenue

Association

Amenities

  • Association Amenities: Pool
  • Community Features: Pool

Fees

  • Association Fee: $120.00 Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Pool Service

Exterior

Construction

  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Window Features: Shutters
  • Year Built: 1852
  • Architectural Style: Carriage House
  • Construction Materials: Hardi Plank Type
  • Exterior Features: Lighting, Mailbox, Rain Gutters

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 1,934
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 16,350

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: 0102-016-00-03-00-012-000
  • Tax Annual Amount: $17,133.40
  • Tax Assessed Value: $4,680.00
  • Tax Year: 2025

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
  • Fireplace Features: Bedroom, Family Room, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Built-in Features, Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, Entrance Foyer, Formal Dining, Galley Type Kitchen, High Speed Internet, Kitchen Island, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Original Details, Primary Bathroom, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)

Measurements

  • Living Area: 1,934
  • Living Area Source: Measured

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Rooms Total: 7

Parking

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Private, Storage

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Babylon Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Babylon

High School

  • High School: Babylon Junior-Senior High School
  • High School District: Babylon

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Babylon Junior-Senior High School
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Babylon

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Trash Collection Public, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Frequently Asked Questions

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this single-family home have?

There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in this single-family home at 278 Fire Island Avenue.

What schools are nearby to 278 Fire Island Avenue?

Nearby schools include the Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Junior-Senior High School, and Babylon Junior-Senior High School.

Does this single-family home have parking?

Yes, there is 1 parking space available for 278 Fire Island Avenue.

What are the annual taxes for 278 Fire Island Avenue?

Annual taxes for this single-family home are estimated at $17,133.

How does 278 Fire Island Avenue compare to other single-family homes in Babylon?

This single-family home is listed 34% below the average price for single-family homes in Babylon and has been on the market for 23 more days than the typical home in this area.

What is the square footage on this single-family home?

According to the MLS, this listing is 1,934 sqft.

278 Fire Island Avenue is a 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home for sale in Babylon NY 11702. Available on Prevu for 80 days at $1,199,000. This includes a recent price increase of $100,000. This property features 1,934 square feet of living space, located in Babylon. The median listing price for single-family homes in this area is $1,479,000. Nearby schools include Babylon Elementary School, Babylon Junior-Senior High School, and Babylon Junior-Senior High School. Property amenities include private outdoor space, dishwasher, air conditioning, parking, swimming pool, and washer/dryer. Browse more single-family home listings in New York.

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