605 Cedar Drive, Southold, NY 11971

$2,395,000 · 5 bed · 4 bath · 3,500 sq ft · built 1948 · MLS# 1031524 · Active

Completely renovated and remodeled cedar shingle Cape, resulting in a home that exudes a timeless charm and sense of place across three full floors of living space. Stunning carpentry, high-end appliances, and designer fixtures carry throughout. The custom-built kitchen features bespoke cabinetry and hardware, flowing seamlessly into a dining area and a light-filled living room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. Oversized windows and a vaulted ceiling define the dining room, which connects to an oversized back deck overlooking the sprawling backyard. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, the residence expands…

Single-family homes in the Southold Union Free School District sold for a median of $985,000 (typically $765,000–$1,700,000) across 88 recorded sales between Oct 9, 2025 and Sep 22, 2026, down 9.9% on the 12 months before.

ZIP 11971 has about 5.1 months of single family inventory — balanced market. Supply and demand are roughly even, so buyers and sellers share leverage with fair, predictable pricing.

At about $15,000 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 88% above the $8,000 typical for Southold 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