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$852,348
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $258,000 on Dec 11, 1995

178 DRIFTWOOD DR

WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
0
Baths
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$852K
$763K low$942K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$258,000 · Dec 11, 1995

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,775 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$56,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$42,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$792,958

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.102 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.71%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Bayview Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
H
West Islip High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Beach Street Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: West Islip Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11795These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.37
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,944 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,705
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

178 Driftwood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 77% of homes in West Islip 11795

What homes are worth in West Islip 11795

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$516K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 77% of homes in West Islip 11795.

How it measures up in West Islip 11795

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Islip 11795.

Estimated value$852,348
CheaperTypical $704,820Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

How 178 Driftwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Islip 11795Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$852,34877% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac60% of homes46% of homes

About 178 Driftwood Dr

How much is 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY is $852,348 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $763,131 to $941,565. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY last sell?

178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY last sold on Dec 11, 1995 for $258,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY?

178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY is assigned to Bayview Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; West Islip High School (high), rated A-; Beach Street Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Islip Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY compare to other homes in West Islip 11795?

Among the 8,124 homes in West Islip 11795, it is worth more than 77% of them ($852,348 against a typical $704,820) and its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 71% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 178 Driftwood Dr, West Islip, NY was $17,775. The county assessed it at $56,300.

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