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$443,256$474 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $262,650 on Sep 15, 2014

238 SYLVAN DR

WADING RIVER, NY 11792
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
936 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.
1.05 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$443K
$423K low$463K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$262,650 · Sep 15, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,884 (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.$35,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$435,049

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
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Canal
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 162 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Riley Avenue SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 4.6 mi
H
Riverhead Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.9 mi
M
Riverhead Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 8.1 mi

District: Riverhead Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11792These 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.81
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,607
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.677 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$143,954
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$160,367
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

238 Sylvan 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 less than 95% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in Wading River 11792
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Wading River 11792
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Wading River 11792

What homes are worth in Wading River 11792

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

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$376K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Wading River 11792.

How it measures up in Wading River 11792

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wading River 11792.

Estimated value$443,256
CheaperTypical $760,392Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$474
CheaperTypical $371Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area936 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,068 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1.05 ac
SmallerTypical 0.61 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 238 Sylvan Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWading River 11792Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$443,2566% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$47488% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than936 ft²6% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.05 ac88% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than195015% of homes15% of homes

About 238 Sylvan Dr

How much is 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY is $443,256 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $423,262 to $463,250. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY last sell?

238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY last sold on Sep 15, 2014 for $262,650, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY?

238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and 936 square feet of living space.

When was 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY built?

238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY?

238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY is assigned to Riley Avenue School (elementary), rated D; Riverhead Senior High School (high), rated C-; Riverhead Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Riverhead Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY compare to other homes in Wading River 11792?

Among the 3,276 homes in Wading River 11792, it is worth more than 6% of them ($443,256 against a typical $760,392), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($474 against a typical $371), it is bigger than 6% of them (936 ft² against a typical 2,068 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (1.05 ac against a typical 0.61 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1950 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 238 Sylvan Dr, Wading River, NY was $6,884. The county assessed it at $35,500.

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