While you were on summer vacation, some lucky folks found their dream homes on Long Island. A $4,550,000 five-bedroom colonial-style home in Old Westbury tops our list of property transfers. Here’s a look at the biggest Long Island home sales in terms of price. If you’re about to hit the real estate market, make sure you read our home buyer’s guide to saving to learn why a buyer’s agent is going to become your new best friend and biggest advocate.

Willets Road, I.U. Old Westbury

Photographed in the snow, it was a happy summer day when 72 I.U. Willets Road was sold.

Sold For: $4,550,000 on Aug. 12
List Price: $5,285,000
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2014
Rooms: Five beds, five full and one half baths
Listing Agency: Shawn Elliott Luxury Homes

Walter Lane, Manhasset

Walter Lane, Manhasset

Sold For: $4,050,000 on Aug. 12
List Price: $4,150,000
Taxes:  $46,603
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1996
Rooms: Five beds, four full and two half baths
Listing Agency: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Turtle Lane, Lloyd Neck

turtle lane, lloyd neck

Sold For: $4,100,000 on Aug. 7
List Price: $3,950,000
Taxes: $52,267
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2006
Rooms: Four beds, four full and two half baths
Listing Agency: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Westgate Blvd., Manhasset

Westgate Blvd., Manhasset

Sold For: $3,500,000 on Aug. 11
List Price: $3,725,000
Taxes:  $46,223
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2010
Rooms: Six beds, four full and two half baths
Listing Agency: Harding Real Estate Inc

Maria Lane, Old Brookville

Maria Lane, Old Brookville

Sold For: $3,437,500 on Aug. 18
List Price: $3,699,000
Taxes: $64,258
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1998
Rooms: Eight beds, six full and two half baths
Listing Agency: Daniel Gale Real Estate