3 Long Island houses for $299,000

Dating to about 1880, this eight-room Colonial in Huntington was originally part of the Park Avenue Dairy Farm. It rests on a quarter of an acre. The first floor includes a living room, a den, a kitchen, a dining room and a half-bath; the second floor has four bedrooms and one bathroom. It also has a partial basement. “The house is in move-in condition, but it would be nice for someone to give it the love it needs,” says the listing agent. In addition, 5 acres of the former dairy farm — complete with mature trees and two ponds — is on the market but deeded separately. There is a synagogue across the street and two historic homes next door. Eventually, the land behind the house may be developed with town homes, the agent adds. Taxes are $3,964. Jacquie Lewisy, Signature Properties of Huntington, 631-988-8914

This seven-room ranch in Lake Ronkonkoma includes a living room-dining room combination, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms and 11/2 bathrooms. The recently finished basement contains three rooms, a laundry room and a half-bath. The interior can use some cosmetic work, though some of the mechanicals — including the boiler, oil tank and 200-amp electrical service — are new. Set on almost a quarter of an acre, the property offers a nice size back- and side yard. Amenities include a large cedar deck, two sheds, a one-car garage and an in-ground sprinkler system. Taxes are $6,717. Rudolph and Diane Aversano, Eastern Properties, Lake Ronkonkoma, 631-585-1055

Set on a .13-acre parcel within walking distance of town, a park and the train station, this Locust Valley stucco ranch has five rooms, including two bedrooms. The eat-in kitchen and bathroom are spacious, says one listing agent. The only access to the basement, where the laundry room is, is from outside. The yard has a patio. Taxes are $5,352. Madeleine Ganis and Joan LeDonne, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, Locust Valley, 516-759-4800