Why you should buy my house: A Cape-turned-ranch
October 2, 2009,Merrick: Exterior of house owned by Rochelle and Barry Flashner at 27 Alice Ave in Merrick, which they are selling. Newsday Photo / Karen Wiles Stabile Credit: Newsday/Newsday Photo / Karen Wiles Stab
Seller: Rochelle and Barry Flashner
Address: 27 Alice Ave., Merrick
Asking price: $639,900
The competition: Similar homes in the North Merrick school district are priced between $639,000 and $839,000.
Recent sale on the block: A four-bedroom expanded ranch sold in June for $680,000. Taxes: $11,697
Time on the market: Since September
Listing agent: Tina Canaris and Susan Ruiz, RE/MAX Hearthstone, Merrick (516-695-8462 and 516-662-6630)
Why it's for sale: The Flashners plan to move near their daughter in Tampa, Fla.
When Rochelle, 64, a retired New York City teacher, and Barry, 65, an attorney, moved into their house 33 years ago, it was a Cape. After major renovations, the house is a nine-room expanded ranch with four bedrooms and 21/2 baths. It retains its oak floors. Set on more than a quarter-acre, the house is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, houses of worship and the LIRR. Rochelle talks about some of the things she enjoys most about her home:
"The house has an open, airy floor plan. ... We love the coziness of the den. It looks out through a wall of glass to a very private backyard. The master suite is on the main floor with a Jacuzzi. ... We have a front porch and tri-level decks with custom lighting and landscaping."
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