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$600,841$634 / ft²
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 93How 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 $268,000 on Dec 1, 2016

20 FOREST AVE

MEDFORD, NY 11763
3
Beds
2
Baths
948 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$601K
$558K low$644K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$268,000 · Dec 1, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,817 (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.$1,525 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,425
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$317,708

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
Oregon Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
E
Tremont Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Patchogue-Medford High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11763These 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.74
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,803
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,085 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$106,515
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$132,323
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

20 Forest Ave 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 less than 71% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Medford
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Medford
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 96% of homes in Medford

What homes are worth in Medford 11763

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

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$324K$1M

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Medford 11763.

How it measures up in Medford 11763

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Medford 11763.

Estimated value$600,841
CheaperTypical $588,200Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$634
CheaperTypical $363Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area948 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,526 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 20 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMedfordMedford 11763Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$600,84154% of homes56% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$634almost all homes98% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than948 ft²8% of homes8% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac14% of homes15% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than19404% of homes5% of homes9% of homes

About 20 Forest Ave

How much is 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY is $600,841 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $557,768 to $643,914. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY last sell?

20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY last sold on Dec 1, 2016 for $268,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY?

20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 948 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY built?

20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY?

20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY is assigned to Oregon Middle School (middle), rated B-; Tremont Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Patchogue-Medford High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY compare to other homes in Medford 11763?

Among the 9,058 homes in Medford 11763, it is worth more than 56% of them ($600,841 against a typical $588,200), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($634 against a typical $363), it is bigger than 8% of them (948 ft² against a typical 1,526 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1940 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 29% 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 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 20 Forest Ave, Medford, NY was $6,817. The county assessed it at $1,525.

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