A 110+ acre waterfront site in East Marion, called Truman’s Beach — to the east of the public beach with the same name — has sold for $23.5 million, which William Raveis Real Estate says sets a new North Fork record.
Nicholas Planamento and Joan Bischoff van Heemskerck, associate brokers at William Raveis, represented the seller in the transaction. They called it a major moment for the North Fork market, citing the land’s rare “combination of natural beauty, environmental importance, and longstanding conservation protections shaped in part by the vision of prior owner Raoul Witteveen.”
Nicholas Planamento. Courtesy of William Raveis
Joan Bischoff van Heemskerck. Courtesy of William Raveis“For more than twenty years, Nicholas Planamento and Joan Bischoff van Heemskerck have brought exceptional professionalism, sound judgment, and integrity to our work together. Their stewardship of this transaction reflects a rare combination of market expertise, discretion, and genuine respect for the land and its legacy. They were instrumental in assembling the right team to bring this effort to completion. I am deeply grateful for their guidance over the years,” said Witteveen.
The company did not disclose additional sale details, but emphasized that conservation is central to the property’s identity — and a key factor in the transaction. The land is currently wild, with no homes on site.
The $23.5 million sale arrives as the North Fork market shows growth at the upper end. In late 2025, the average price for condos and houses was around $987,000, a slight 1.3% year-over-year dip. At the same time, overall sales rose by nearly 19%, and sales above $2 million reached a record high.
Even so, the $23.5 million figure stands apart from recent top-tier North Fork deals. The next closest recent sale was a Southold mansion and the former Old Field Vineyard, which sold for $12.35 million, represented by Bridget Elkin of Compass, setting a record for the most expensive home sold on the North Fork. The approximately 22-acre property includes two homes and multiple barns and is zoned for both agricultural and residential use, according to the listing and property records.
William Raveis said the East Marion sale establishes a new high for the region. Planamento and Bischoff van Heemskerck jointly said, “We were honored to help guide the legacy of such a remarkable North Fork landscape.”