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MLS ID KEY1005789Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Single Family

2 Prospect Avenue

Active · Shelter Island · Suffolk County, NY 11964

Bedrooms
6 Beds
Bathrooms
3 Baths
Year built
1920
Est. monthly taxes
$626.92
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About this home

A rare opportunity to own a legacy compound on Shelter Island, this offering brings together three income-producing historic cottages and a separate buildable lot, all just moments from the water. Positioned at 2 Prospect Avenue and 38 Rock Point Road, the properties are offered as one cohesive investment, blending immediate revenue with exceptional future potential. Each of the three cottages features two bedrooms and one bath, with strong summer rental histories and an undeniable sense of place rooted in the island’s coastal charm. Rich in character and provenance, each residence tells its own story. The Hill Cottage, dating to the 1890s, is a one-of-a-kind former boathouse thoughtfully relocated from a grand Nostrand Avenue estate, with original architectural details preserved throughout. The Red Cottage, originally built in the 1920s as a fisherman’s retreat, has been expanded to include enclosed patios at both the front and rear. The Main House, constructed in the 1940s, has been carefully renovated to enhance modern comfort while maintaining the craftsmanship and warmth of its era. Completing the offering, the adjacent lot at Rock Point Road presents a rare blank canvas, ready for a primary residence and pool, surrounded by three established rental cottages. Whether envisioned as a private multi-generational retreat, a boutique rental compound, or a long-term development investment, this is a truly exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Shelter Island’s history with both immediate income and enduring upside in one of Long Island’s most sought-after enclaves.

Listing snapshot

Days on site
59 days
Listed on MLS
May 29, 2026
Full baths
3
Half baths
0
Annual property tax (MLS)
$7,523
Tax year
2025
Area source (MLS)
Other
Listing brokerage
Compass Greater NY LLC
MLS ID
KEY1005789
Last updated
Jun 3, 2026

General features

Property type
Single Family
Property subtype
Single Family Residence
Year built
1920
Garage
No
Parking
Driveway
Water source
Private
Sewer
Septic Tank
Utilities
Electricity Available

Interior features

Heating
Baseboard
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior
Beamed Ceilings, Original Details
Appliances
Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Fireplace
Yes

Exterior features

Architectural style
Cottage
Construction materials
Frame
Private pool
No

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Location

Shelter Island · Suffolk County, NY 11964Show interactive map
2 Prospect Avenue

Shelter Island · Suffolk County, NY 11964

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