Unique Properties · Suffolk County

The Rarest Feature on the Long Island Market Isn't a Pool. It's a 1,683-Square-Foot Garage.

Space for eight-plus vehicles, a workshop, a studio, or whatever your passion demands, in its own detached building behind a one-level expanded ranch in Islip, half a mile from the train. Coming to market July 24.

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

Every serious hobbyist on Long Island knows the problem. The classic car lives under a cover in a rented storage bay twenty minutes away. The woodworking tools are stacked in a corner of a one-car garage that hasn't held a car in years. The home business inventory has annexed the dining room. The gym equipment never got bought because there was nowhere to put it.

You can find a pool on almost any block. You can find waterfront if you're willing to pay for it. What you almost never find is real, dedicated, drive-in space for the thing you love doing. Which is why, when a property with a 1,683-square-foot detached garage comes to market, it deserves its own article.

First, the Numbers That Matter

A typical two-car garage runs 400 to 500 square feet. The detached garage at 66 Moffitt Boulevard is 1,683 square feet, room for eight or more vehicles, and it sits on a fully fenced 0.32-acre property with a driveway that holds roughly ten more cars. That's not a garage. That's a building with possibilities.

1,683Square feet of detached garage, three to four times the size of a standard two-car garage

8+Vehicles the garage can accommodate, with roughly ten more spots on the driveway

0.5Miles to the Islip LIRR station, an easy walk for the commute into the city

What Do You Do With 1,683 Square Feet?

The honest answer: whatever you've been putting off for lack of space. Collector car storage is the obvious one, this is the kind of building car people spend years hunting for. But think wider. A full woodworking or fabrication shop. An art or photography studio with room for sets and equipment. A serious home gym. Equipment and inventory storage. A recreation space that gives every hobby in the house its own zip code.

For anyone running a home-based business, the appeal is obvious, with one important note: any professional, commercial, or alternative use is subject to local zoning requirements, permits, and municipal approvals. That's a conversation to have early, and our team can help you ask the Town of Islip the right questions before you commit.

Storage-unit math makes this concrete: renting comparable space costs serious money every month, forever, with a drive attached. Owning it means the space works for you, twenty steps from your back door.

The House Out Front Holds Its Own

It would be easy for the garage to overshadow the home. It shouldn't. This is a well-kept expanded ranch delivering roughly 1,482 square feet of true one-level living. The 26-by-20 living room is the heart of it, with hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a wood-burning fireplace, and a big bay window that floods the room with light. The eat-in kitchen brings abundant cabinetry, a center island, pantry storage, and a newer stove and dishwasher, opening to a dining room sized for real gatherings.

The primary bedroom has its own private bath, two more bedrooms share the full hall bath, and a dedicated laundry room with a new washer, dryer, and generous storage handles the practical side. Central air, natural gas heat, public water, and public sewer round out the mechanicals, and the fully fenced backyard comes with a large deck, plus a gazebo, carport, and deck furniture that stay with the home.

And Then There's Islip Itself

This South Shore hamlet delivers the balanced version of Suffolk County life: a walkable Main Street of shops and restaurants, the Great South Bay a short drive away, Heckscher State Park's beaches and trails nearby, and a commuter's setup that's hard to argue with, the Islip LIRR station roughly half a mile from this front door, with major roadways close for everything else.

Coming Soon · Showings Begin July 24

66 Moffitt Boulevard, Islip, NY 11751

A 3-bedroom expanded ranch on a fully fenced 0.32-acre lot, offering one-level living anchored by a 26-by-20 living room with beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, and a light-filled bay window. Eat-in kitchen with center island and pantry, primary bedroom with private bath, dedicated laundry room, central air, and public sewer. And behind it all, the headline act: a 1,683-square-foot detached garage for 8+ vehicles, plus driveway parking for roughly ten more, half a mile from the Islip LIRR station. The gazebo, carport, and deck furniture stay.

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$710,000 · 3 Bedrooms · 1 Full Bath + 1 Half · Expanded Ranch · Listed by Christine Dickson, Integrity Core Realty

Who Should Be Watching July 24

Car collectors and restorers, obviously, buildings like this are what the hobby dreams about. Makers, woodworkers, artists, and photographers who need real working space. Anyone whose home-based work has outgrown the spare room and who's ready to explore what the zoning allows. Buyers who want single-level living without giving up projects, storage, or hobbies. And commuters who'd happily trade the parking lot scramble for a half-mile walk to the train.

"Most homes ask you to fit your life into them. Every so often, one shows up built around the life you already have."

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Frequently Asked Questions

When can I see 66 Moffitt Boulevard?

The home is currently Coming Soon, with showings beginning July 24, 2026. Contact Integrity Core Realty at (516) 200-1202 to get on the list early, showings are by appointment through our showing service.

How big is the garage at 66 Moffitt Boulevard?

The detached garage is 1,683 square feet and can accommodate eight or more vehicles, with additional driveway parking for roughly ten cars. For comparison, a standard two-car garage is typically 400 to 500 square feet.

Can the garage be used for a business?

Potential uses range from collector car storage and workshops to studios, gyms, and storage for a home-based business. However, any professional, commercial, or alternative use is subject to local zoning requirements, permits, and municipal approvals from the Town of Islip. We recommend verifying your intended use before purchasing, and our team can help you navigate that process.

Is the home close to the LIRR?

Yes, the Islip LIRR station is approximately half a mile away, with shopping, dining, and major roadways also close by.

What's included in the sale?

Per the listing, the carport, gazebo, and deck furniture remain with the home. The property also features a fully fenced backyard with a large deck, central air conditioning, natural gas heating, and public water and sewer.

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Showings begin July 24 and spaces like this attract a devoted buyer pool. Get on the showing list now, or talk to our team about what you're looking for, we specialize in homes that need more than a standard listing to find their person.

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Disclaimer: Listing information for 66 Moffitt Boulevard, Islip, NY (OneKey MLS #1024413) is provided by the seller and deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Pricing, availability, property details, showing dates, and included items are subject to change and should be independently verified. Any professional, commercial, or alternative use of the property or its structures is subject to local zoning requirements, permits, and municipal approvals; buyers should verify intended uses with the Town of Islip before purchasing. Integrity Core Realty, 100 Jericho Quadrangle, Suite 235, Jericho, NY 11753. Equal Housing Opportunity.