Unique Waterfront Homes You Can Actually Afford

Though the beach is only a short drive from anywhere on Long Island, not everyone is lucky enough to be able to look out their window and see the water. For many, a waterfront home is the dream.

However, many homes on the water are really expensive (or really cheap because they were gutted by Hurricane Sandy). But not every waterfront home is in excess of $1 million. Some are actually affordable. And some are really unique.

We found five of the most interesting and affordable waterfront homes on the South Shore of Nassau for you to look at. And if these wet your appetite, be sure to check out realtor.com for more house listings.

3398 Park Ave., Oceanside -- $499,000

Arched Front Door Invites You Into This Romantic 1930 Stucco Spanish-Mediterranean Waterfront, Large Lr/Unique Fireplace, Arches Are Visible In Almost Every Entryway,Long Colorful Arched Window Adds A Special Touch To This Enchanting Colonial, Formal Dr With Sliders To The Deck/Backyard,Overlooks Deep Canal, Master Suite Extension-1st Floor With Elevator, 3 Br's Upstairs & Full Bath, Full Basement.

2792 Lee Place, Bellmore -- $299,000

Realize Your Dream Of Living By The Water In Bellmore By Owning This Unique Two-Level Single Family Floating Home Constructed On Fiberglass Barge. Unbelievably Low Taxes-$1,190 W/Star Exemption! Grandfathered By County W/Perm.Residence Status. 4 Rms-Master,2nd Bdrm,Fbth On Lwr Level. Kitchen Wi/Gran Cntr, Ss Apps, Gas Cooking & Sliders To Small Deck. Liv/Dinrm W/6 Full Length Wndws, Skylht & Wood Burning Frplce. Front Yrd W/Deck,2Car Drwy, Shed & Ig Sprnklr.Cac, Wsh/Dry & More!

205 Westside Ave., Freeport -- $519,000

Lovely Waterfront Tudor On Oversized Property With A Wide Canal. Docks Needs Work.

220 Shore Road #15, Seaford -- $68,000

Open Concept - Bayfront Living. Slip Rental $1,300. Fun Fun Fun On The Waterfront! 2 Bedrooms 2 Bath House Barge. Updated Kitchen And Baths. Wake Up To Beautiful Swans Every Morning. Great Way To Live.

2740 Clubhouse Road, Merrick -- $699,850

Waterfront/Golf Course!!! 100% Renovated From Beams Out, Roof To Foundation New! South Of Merrick Road. View Of Great South Bay. Excellent For Small Boat Or Jet Skis. A Paradise All Year Long! Not Deep Enough For Boat In Canal. Property Taxes Are Being Grieved By Owner. Low Flood Insurance $750.00/Year. House On Knolltop Setting. Not Hit By Sandy.

Photos courtesy Realtor.com