18 Squires Avenue, East Quogue — Home Profile
There’s a version of the Hamptons that’s all gate codes and velvet ropes. East Quogue has never been that. It’s quieter, more grounded — the kind of place where you actually get to know your neighbors, where the farmstand at the end of the road still feels like a discovery. 18 Squires Avenue fits that character precisely: a polished Ranch on a corner lot, private pool and spa, beach access noted on the deed, and Dune Road a short drive away.
This profile assembles what the standard listing page doesn’t: verified property data, school district detail, tax figures sourced from municipal records, and the neighborhood context that actually tells you what it’s like to own here. The decisions are yours — the information should be complete.
Property Details
The Basics
- StyleRanch
- ConstructionOther
- Bedrooms4
- Full Baths3
- Total Rooms8
- Living Area2,850 sq ft
- Lot Size0.48 acres (20,735 sq ft)
- Year Built1996
- Lot TypeCorner Lot
- Garage1-Car Attached
- ParkingDriveway, Garage
- BasementFinished, Full, Walk-Out Access
- FireplaceYes
- FlooringHardwood
- AtticPartial
Systems & Utilities
- CoolingCentral Air
- HeatPropane
- AppliancesEnergy Star Qualified, Wine Refrigerator
- WaterPublic
- SewerCesspool
- PoolYes — Vinyl, In-Ground, Fenced
- SpaYes
- SprinklersFront & Rear
- HOANone
- WaterfrontNo — Beach Access noted
Key Interior Features
- CeilingsCathedral / Vaulted
- KitchenEat-in, open floorplan, Energy Star appliances, wine fridge
- Interior1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Full Bath, Beamed Ceilings, Whirlpool Tub
- LaundryDedicated laundry room
- Lower LevelFinished basement with walk-out access
- OutdoorMultiple entertaining areas, pool, spa, corner lot setting
Tax & Financial Data
Sourced from OneKey MLS and Suffolk County municipal records. Tax year 2025. All figures should be independently verified.
Tax ID: 0900-319-00-04-00-011-000 | Suffolk County, Town of Southampton | Hamlet: East Quogue | Tax Source: Municipality
School District
East Quogue School earns an A– from Niche with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio and test score proficiency above the New York state average in both math and reading. For middle and high school, students feed into the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District — a compact, community-minded district serving roughly 1,800 students from seven East End hamlets, with an Niche overall grade of A. School enrollment zones should always be confirmed directly with the district prior to purchase.
The Neighborhood
Beach Access & Dune Road
The listing notes beach access, and Dune Road — the barrier island strip carrying some of the best ocean and bay beaches in the Hamptons — is a short drive from Squires Avenue. Rogers Beach, Tiana Beach, and the Quogue Village Beach are all within easy reach.
The Quiet Side of the Hamptons
East Quogue sits between Quogue and Hampton Bays — close enough to everything, insulated from the summer circus that overtakes the villages east of the canal. It’s a hamlet where the Village Green still hosts outdoor concerts and the farmstands are genuinely local.
Getting There & Away
The nearest Long Island Rail Road station is Westhampton, roughly three miles out. Montauk Highway and Sunrise Highway both run through or near the hamlet, and Hampton Jitney stops serve East Quogue seasonally — the full range of escape routes for a Hamptons property.
Tiana Bay & Natural Surroundings
Tiana Bay, Weesuck Creek, and the broader Shinnecock Bay system are on the doorstep. The surrounding pine barrens and preserved open space give East Quogue a texture you can’t manufacture — it’s why buyers who find it tend not to leave.
What Makes This Home Stand Out
Remarkably Low Taxes for This Price Point
$8,633 annually on a $1.695M Hamptons listing is genuinely exceptional. The comparable tax burden on similarly priced homes in the villages east of the canal — East Hampton, Southampton — can run three to four times that figure. For buyers doing full carrying-cost math, this number matters.
Resort Outdoor Package on a Corner Lot
Fenced vinyl pool, dedicated spa, multiple outdoor entertaining areas, and irrigation front and rear — this is a backyard built for summer use, not a checkbox. The corner lot gives it breathing room and, depending on orientation, meaningful afternoon light.
Cathedral Ceilings & a Ground-Floor Primary Option
Ranch architecture with cathedral ceilings is a specific and sought-after combination — the volume and the ease of single-level living without the compressed feeling that plagues lower ranch ceilings. The first-floor bedroom and full bath make it genuinely flexible for multi-generational use or guests who prefer not to navigate stairs.
Beach Access Noted on the Listing
The MLS record carries “Waterfront Features: Beach Access” — meaning there is a deeded or community beach access component attached to this property. Buyers should confirm the specifics with the listing agent, but access of any kind at this price point in East Quogue adds meaningful value and — critically — reduces the need to navigate public beach parking in July and August.
