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$527,911$363 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $300,000 on Feb 13, 2020

252 FORREST AVE

SHIRLEY, NY 11967
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,456 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1965
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

$528K
$501K low$555K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$300,000 · Feb 13, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,187 (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.$2,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$437,500

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.Cape Cod
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50
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(3)

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

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Neighborhood · ZIP 11967These 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.84
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 100.57

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
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.25,626
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,978 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$116,755
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$159,264
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

252 Forrest 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 87% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Shirley 11967
  • Older than 72% of homes in Shirley 11967

What homes are worth in Shirley 11967

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

This home
$341K$799K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Shirley 11967.

How it measures up in Shirley 11967

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shirley 11967.

Estimated value$527,911
CheaperTypical $515,643Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$363
CheaperTypical $366Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,403 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1974Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 252 Forrest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShirley 11967Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$527,91155% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$36348% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²54% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac90% of homes77% of homes
Year builtnewer than196528% of homes42% of homes

About 252 Forrest Ave

How much is 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY is $527,911 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $500,892 to $554,930. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY last sell?

252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY last sold on Feb 13, 2020 for $300,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY?

252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY built?

252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

How does 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY compare to other homes in Shirley 11967?

Among the 8,587 homes in Shirley 11967, it is worth more than 55% of them ($527,911 against a typical $515,643), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($363 against a typical $366), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,403 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1965 against a typical 1974). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 13% 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 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 252 Forrest Ave, Shirley, NY was $9,187. The county assessed it at $2,100.

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