It’s officially fall in the Hamptons, and that means the real estate market will rev up on the East End with house hunters coming out to enjoy the foliage, pumpkin picking, wine tastings, and farm to table foodie scene as they search for their dream home.  Looking for a home that won’t break the bank?  KDHamptons rounds up our Top Five picks on the market right now for under $2M, some are key in the door, and others are a “handyman special”. Happy hunting…

24 Barkers Island Rd, Southampton; $1.75M 

Move right in to this five-bedroom, five-bath contemporary [also pictured at top]. The wrap-around porch makes it Hamptons chic, and high ceilings with painted shiplap and beams make it feel like your modern farmhouse. Listed by Douglas Sabo at Nest Seekers, click here to view the full listing.
A gorgeous gunite pool and the one-acre property makes it perfect to entertain the family or friends.

Kings Point, East Hampton; $1.999M

Calling all modern-barn fans! This East Hampton beauty ticks all of your boxes: a beautiful master suite, curb appeal, and the perfect chefs kitchen. This six-bedroom, five-bathroom, completely renovated property is looking for its next owner. This property offers views of Gardiners bay and is a short distance to Clearwater Beach’s private community beach and marina.  Click here to view the full listing and contact Ken Smallwood or Alex Piccirillo at Nest Seekers.

4 Peconic Crescent, Southampton; $1.6M

A waterfront handyman special. This is an amazing opportunity to create your own Shangri-La on the Great Peconic Bay. Where can you find 148 feet of open bayfront in Southampton for under $2 million dollars? You should check this out. Needs work, but so what − projects are so much fun!  It’s all about the spectacular water views and amazing sunsets, make this your own waterfront oasis, as well as a great investment in Hamptons real estate.  For more information, please contact Mary Slattery HERE.

Location: 5 Bull Path Close, East Hampton; $1.850M

This property is just waiting for someone to take it from ‘drab to fab’. This East Hampton village fringe located on on a private road off prestigious Bull Path; this property has the value and the opportunity – if you have the vision! Click here to contact Dylan Eckardt and view the full listing on Nest Seekers.

71 Lower Seven Ponds Road, Water Mill; $1.6

Move right into this renovated traditional style 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Water Mill, with easy access to ocean beaches, Southampton and Water Mill villages. There are 2+ buildable acres with generous amounts of privacy. Move right in, enjoy the end of summer and discuss expansion plans…or not. New basement, baths, shingles, roof were all done to code in 2004. Heated saltwater gunite pool round out this special property. Room for tennis, accessory structures or ample room for 4000+ sq ft luxury home, and accessory structures! For more information, please contact Pamela Jackson at Corcoran click HERE.