Co-ops & Condos · Suffolk County

One Number Covers Almost Everything: A $379K Hauppauge Co-op Where Ownership Gets Simple

Taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, landscaping, snow removal, exterior upkeep: one monthly maintenance payment handles it all. Add in-unit laundry, a full attic, a top-floor end unit, and a 10 percent minimum down payment, and this Spring Meadows co-op is the rare purchase that makes owning easier than renting. Coming to market September 11.

Integrity Core Realty  |  Long Island · Queens · NYC Metro  |  September 2026  |  6 min read

Ask a first-time buyer what scares them about owning a home and they rarely say the mortgage. They say the surprises: the tax bill, the heating bill in February, the roof, the landscaper, the snow at 6 a.m. Renting felt predictable. Owning feels like a dozen bills waiting to happen.

Which is exactly why a well-run co-op is the most underrated on-ramp to ownership on Long Island, and why this one, in Hauppauge's Spring Meadows community, deserves a close look before it officially hits the market.

The Math That Makes This Work

The monthly maintenance here is $1,091, and here's what that single number includes: property taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, landscaping, snow removal, trash, pool maintenance, and exterior upkeep. Read that list again. Those are the items that turn a homeowner's budget into a guessing game, and here they're folded into one predictable payment. Your electric bill and your mortgage are essentially the only other lines.

Then the second surprise: the cooperative's minimum down payment is 10 percent. Many Long Island co-ops require 20, which puts them out of reach for buyers who have the income but not the six-figure savings account. At $379,000, this one lowers the front door.

$1,091Monthly maintenance, including taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, snow, and exterior upkeep

10%Minimum down payment per the cooperative, where many Long Island co-ops require 20

1Shared wall. A top-floor end unit means privacy most apartments can't offer

The Perks Co-ops Rarely Have

Anyone who has shopped co-ops knows the two things you usually give up: laundry and storage. This unit gives up neither. There's an in-unit laundry area, a genuinely rare find in a garden-style co-op, and a full attic with pull-down stairs on top of large closets in both the living room and bedroom, plus added shelving throughout. Freshly painted, with new windows, a formal dining room, and a porch and deck for morning coffee, it's a 900-square-foot home that lives bigger than the number suggests. And the installed stair lift to the second-floor entry is a thoughtful convenience that comes with the home.

The community adds the summer headline: a saltwater in-ground pool, plus landscaped grounds, sidewalks, and electric vehicle charging stations, a modern touch you won't find in most 1970s-era communities. Renting is permitted with board approval, and cats are welcome.

Hauppauge: The Crossroads of Suffolk

Hauppauge sits at the center of the Suffolk map, where the Long Island Expressway meets the Northern State, putting the whole Island within reach in either direction. It's home to the Hauppauge Industrial Park, one of the largest employment hubs on Long Island, which makes this address a commute-killer for thousands of people who currently drive past it every morning. Shopping, restaurants, and everyday errands are minutes away, and the green sprawl of Blydenburgh County Park is close enough for a weekend walk around the lake.

Coming Soon · On Market Sept 11 · Open House Sat, Sept 12 · 11:00 AM–1:00 PM

251 Village Drive, Unit 2 · Spring Meadows, Hauppauge

A beautifully maintained, freshly painted 1-bedroom, 1-bath co-op on the top floor of a garden-style building, an end unit with exceptional privacy. Spacious living room and generously sized bedroom with large closets, formal dining room, in-unit laundry, full attic with pull-down stairs, new windows, porch and deck, and an installed stair lift. Maintenance of $1,091 includes taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, landscaping, snow removal, and exterior upkeep. Community saltwater pool and EV charging. Renting permitted with approval; cats OK.

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$379,000 · 1 Bedroom · 1 Bath · ~900 Sq Ft · $1,091/mo Maintenance · Integrity Core Realty

Listing Agent: Michael Marcaccio, SRES · (631) 983-7558 · michael@icr.homes

Who Should Be Circling September 12

Renters tired of paying someone else's mortgage who want their budget to stay predictable. Buyers who have the income for ownership but not a 20 percent down payment saved. Anyone working in or near the Hauppauge Industrial Park who's done with the commute. Buyers simplifying into a home where the pool, the snow, and the landscaping are somebody else's job. And people who've toured co-ops and walked out muttering about laundromats, this one ends that complaint.

"Owning doesn't have to mean a dozen bills waiting to happen. Sometimes it means one number, and a saltwater pool."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the monthly maintenance include?

Per the listing, the $1,091 monthly maintenance includes property taxes, heat, hot water, water, sewer, trash, landscaping, snow removal, pool maintenance, and exterior upkeep. Electricity is separate. Maintenance figures should be confirmed during the purchase process.

What is the minimum down payment for this co-op?

Per the cooperative's current requirements, the minimum down payment is 10 percent. Board approval is required, and the co-op has income and credit requirements for purchasers; our team walks buyers through the board package step by step.

When is the open house at 251 Village Drive?

The home comes to market on September 11, 2026, with a public open house Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Private showings are by appointment with 24-hour notice through listing agent Michael Marcaccio at (631) 983-7558 or michael@icr.homes.

Where is Spring Meadows, and what's the commute like?

Spring Meadows is a garden-style co-op community in Hauppauge, central Suffolk County, with quick access to both the Long Island Expressway and the Northern State Parkway. It sits minutes from the Hauppauge Industrial Park, one of Long Island's largest employment centers, and near Blydenburgh County Park.

Can I rent the unit out, and are pets allowed?

Per the listing, renting is permitted with board approval, and cats are welcome. Policies are set by the cooperative and should be confirmed during the purchase process.

Integrity Core Realty · Co-op & Condo Specialists

Be First Through the Door on September 12

Get on Michael's list before the listing goes live, join us at the open house Saturday, September 12 from 11:00 to 1:00, and bring your pre-approval, the seller requests it with offers. We'll walk you through the co-op process from board package to keys.

Call Michael: (631) 983-7558 Email michael@icr.homes

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Disclaimer: Listing information for 251 Village Drive, Unit 2, Hauppauge, NY (OneKey MLS #1044202) is provided by the seller and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The sale may be subject to the terms of an offering plan; purchases are subject to cooperative board approval and the cooperative's financial requirements. Pricing, availability, maintenance, policies, and open house schedules are subject to change and should be independently verified. Integrity Core Realty, 100 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 235, Jericho, NY 11753. Equal Housing Opportunity.