While you were out searching for the perfect gift, your neighbors were looking for their new haute habitat. Despite an expected slow December for the real estate industry after pending home sales declined in November for the third time in four months, some Long Islanders did find their dream homes. A $5.1 million colonial style Old Westbury home built in 2015 tops off our list of December property transfers. And, if you’re considering putting your home on the market, read this tip from our Holiday Issue before you renovate.

Rolling Hill Road, Old Westbury

Sold For: $5,150,000 on December 18
List Price: $5,850,000
Style: Colonial
Year built: 2015
Rooms: 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 1 half baths
Listing agency: Keller Williams Rty Gold Coast

Asharoken Ave, Northport

Sold For: $4,725,000 on December 21
List Price: $5,500,000
Taxes: $46,951
Style: Colonial
Year built: 2004
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 5 full and 1 half baths
Listing agency: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Boulevard, Malba

Sold For: $3,200,000 on December 9
List Price: $3,249,500
Year built: 2013
Rooms:  4 bedrooms, 3 full and 1 half baths
Listing agency: Realty Executives Today

Evans Drive, Brookville

Sold For: $2,930,000 on December 9
List Price: $3,198,000
Taxes: $49,978
Style: Colonial
Year built: 1994
Rooms: 5 bedrooms, 6 full and 1 half baths
Listing agency: Daniel Gale Assoc Inc of E Nor

Stacy Drive, Westhampton Beach

Sold For: $2,875,000 on December 22
List Price: $2,999,000
Taxes:  $31,766
Style: Post Modern
Year built: 2003
Rooms:  6 bedrooms, 7 full and 1 half baths
Listing agency: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

Information provided by MLSLI.