40 Prospect Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY 11579

Sea Cliff
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Choice Realty
40 Prospect Avenue,Sea Cliff, NY 11579
$2,649,000
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,873 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: sheila b. wenger
Office: douglas elliman real estate
MLS#:1049376
Source:OneKey MLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,649,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$922.03

About this home

Upon entering through the iron gates into the verdant walled garden of 40 Prospect Avenue, one witnesses a stately colonial sitting atop over 17,000 square feet of property with panoramic views of Hempstead Harbor and incredible sunsets. Once inside, you are drawn to the living room with its built-in bookshelves, wood burning fireplace and picture windows overlooking the water and a large backyard with steps leading down towards the beach. The eat-in kitchen has large windows overlooking the boats bobbing in the harbor. The first floor also features a dining room with a fireplace and a full bath. Upstairs, the primary bedroom extends across the back of the house with two closets and great views. There are three other bedrooms on the second floor and a full bath. A stairway leads to the attic with high ceilings offering endless possibilities for use as a gym or great room. The lower level has a den with a wood burning fireplace, a full bath, built-in bookshelves, doors out to the patio...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1910
  • Listing ID #:1049376
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 28, 2026 at 09:51 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:4
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:3
  • Rooms Total:9
  • Flooring:Hardwood
  • Dining Description:Eat-In Kitchen, Formal Dining
  • Kitchen Description:Eat-in Kitchen, Refrigerator
  • Basement:Yes
  • Basement Description:Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:2,873 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Forced Air
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1910
  • Building area:2,873 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.4 Acres
  • Lot Features:Views
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Block, Frame
  • Levels:3 Story

Schools

  • High school:North Shore Senior High School
  • Middle school:North Shore Middle School
  • Elementary school:Sea Cliff Elementary School

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Cesspool

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,649,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$922.03
  • Tax amount:$29,657 (2026)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Refrigerator

Parking

  • Parking description:Driveway, Garage
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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