5 Sea Gull Road, Shelter Island, NY 11964

$3,795,000 · 5 bed · 5 bath · 3,072 sq ft · built 1954 · MLS# 1016596 · Active

Nestled within Shelter Island’s highly sought-after Shorewood Farms community, this exceptional waterfront beach house offers the perfect coastal retreat. Enjoy breathtaking views across Mabel’s Creek and the South Fork, with a sandy beach just steps from your door. As a resident of Shorewood Farms, you’ll also enjoy exclusive access to a private association beach and tennis courts, enhancing the relaxed waterfront lifestyle. Designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, the property features two private docks ideal for boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking, along with a spacious waterside deck overlooking the sparkling…

Single-family homes in the Shelter Island Union Free School District sold for a median of $1,900,000 (typically $1,450,000–$2,800,000) across 22 recorded sales between Oct 10, 2025 and Aug 27, 2026, up 11.8% on the 12 months before.

At about $13,045 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 63% above the $8,000 typical for Shelter Island Union Free School District. Suffolk bills combine town, school and special-district levies, so two homes at the same price in neighboring districts can carry materially different taxes. Exemptions such as STAR, Senior or Veteran move the number as well — a new owner's bill is often not the same as the seller's.

OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax