$8,134 Closing Credit¹
#825713, Listing Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
$799,900 List price
159 Araca Rd Babylon, NY 11702
$9,499
Closing credit¹
2 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,396 sqft
0.1 acres
$573 / sqft
House
Property details
About 159 Araca Rd
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.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size1,396 sqft
Lot size0.1033 Acres
Year built1933
ParkingDriveway, Garage, Oversized
MLS #856685
Garage1 space
WaterfrontCanal, Waterfront, Seawall
ViewWater
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
- Basement: No
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Interior: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Total Bedroom Count: 2
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: Driveway, Garage, Oversized
- Waterfront: Canal, Waterfront, Seawall
- View: Water
- Exterior: Boat Dock, Back Fence, Fence, Vinyl Fence, Porch/Covered, Deck
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $799,900
- Price/SqFt: $572
- Annual Tax Amount: $11,899
- Tax Year: 2021
- Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Level, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Views, Waterfront
- Directions: South on Fire Island Ave. Continue South on The Crescent over bridge South on Araca Rd to end. 2nd house from Bay.
- Year Built: 1933
- Living Area: 1,396 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.1033 Acres
- MLS Number: 856685
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Signature Premier Properties
- Office Phone: (516) 799-7100
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,410 | $- |
| 2022 | $4,410 | $- |
| 2021 | $4,410 | $11,899 |
| 2020 | $4,410 | $11,899 |
| 2019 | $4,410 | $12,316 |
| 2018 | $4,410 | $10,442 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Paul J Bellew Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•25 Higbie Ln
5
Babylon Memorial Grade School
Public District 3-6
1.6 mi
•169 Park Ave
5
South Bay School
Public District KG-5
1.6 mi
•160 Great East Neck Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $136,042. The most common annual income of people living in Babylon, NY is between $100k-200k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
7%
<35k
26%
35k-100k
46%
100k-200k
21%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
35%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
15%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
17%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Men's Tennis- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
Bloomingdales
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Bonefish Grill
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
News
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 159 Araca Rd
The listing price of 159 Araca Rd property is $799,900.
The property 159 Araca Rd is a house located in Babylon, New York, 11702.
Active Listing: 159 Araca Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 159 Araca Rd are: Paul J Bellew Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Babylon Memorial Grade School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), South Bay School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Beach Street Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), West Babylon Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lindenhurst Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Babylon Junior-Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), West Islip Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), West Babylon Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $11,899 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 159 Araca Rd has 2 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 159 Araca Rd is 1,396 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 Araca Rd is 1933.
This home is located at 159 Araca Rd in Babylon, NY and zip code 11702 in the Town of Babylon neighborhood. This 1,396 square foot home, which was built in 1933, sits on a 0.10 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $799,900.
In April 2025, from all listings sold in Babylon, NY there were more than 6 sold above asking price, over 2 sold below and more than 1 were sold right at the asked price. The inventory of homes for sale in Babylon, NY between March and April 2025 decreased by 7%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 59 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $711,250.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.