Shelter Island Reporter Real Estate Transfers: Jan. 25, 2026

January 25, 2026 - 23:41

The Shelter Island real estate market recorded a significant high-value transfer in late January, headlined by a multi-million dollar sale in the Heights neighborhood. The transaction saw First Freds Lane LLC transfer a property at 8 Freds Lane to David Williams for a substantial sum of $3,850,000.

This major deal anchors a period of varied residential sales across the broader North Fork region. In Aquebogue, the property at 60 Church Lane changed hands, with Douglas Borge and Kristin Harbes selling to Keira McCarthy for $579,000. Further activity was noted in Baiting Hollow, with additional transfers processed through the county's recording system.

The recorded transfers provide a snapshot of ongoing movement within the local housing landscape, reflecting continued buyer interest in both premium waterfront locales and more inland residential properties. The diversity in sale prices indicates a market catering to a range of purchasers, from those seeking exclusive island residences to buyers investing in more modestly priced homes. These legal filings mark the formal conclusion of these property sales as public record.