8026 217th StreetHollis Hills, NY 11427Price: $1,348,000

Don't let the outside fool you, this detached brick Colonial is larger inside than it first appears. It has 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a one car garage, and living space on three levels. The first floor has a large living room with a wood-burning fireplace, a formal dining room, an eat-in kitchen, three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. One bedroom has its own private bathroom. The second floor has two large bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an extra open area between the bedrooms. This space can be used as a home office, TV room, reading area, or sitting room. One of the upstairs bedrooms is large enough to be used as a primary bedroom. There is also a bright enclosed porch with room to create a future sunroom, subject to buyer review and required approvals. The walk-in basement has direct access from the garage. It includes a full bathroom, laundry area, and a large open space that can be used for storage, recreation, work, or other permitted uses. The home needs updating throughout, giving the next owner a chance to make it their own. Located in Hollis Hills near express bus service to Manhattan, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, and other everyday shops.