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
Schools (MLS)
- Elementary school
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