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$909,301$418 / 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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $20,000 on Jul 10, 2024

253 RIVER RD

SMITHTOWN, NY 11787
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,175 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.
0.48 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.

Valuation

$909K
$889K low$929K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$20,000 · Jul 10, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,480 (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.$6,765 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$480
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,285
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$845,625

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.0.48
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Suburban

Transaction History(2)

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)

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

E
Dogwood Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Nesaquake Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Smithtown High School EastA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Smithtown Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11787These 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.44
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.29%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.2%
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.34,997
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,227 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$138,428
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$168,182
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

253 River Rd 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 76% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Bigger than 74% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Smithtown 11787

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

This home
$538K$1.6M

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Smithtown 11787.

How it measures up in Smithtown 11787

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Smithtown 11787.

Estimated value$909,301
CheaperTypical $799,006Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$418
CheaperTypical $446Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area2,175 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,906 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Lot size0.48 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1965
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 253 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithtownSmithtown 11787Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$909,30168% of homes73% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41838% of homes36% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than2,175 ft²60% of homes67% of homes74% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.48 ac49% of homes58% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than196551% of homes52% of homes41% of homes

About 253 River Rd

How much is 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY is $909,301 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $889,134 to $929,468. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY last sell?

253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY last sold on Jul 10, 2024 for $20,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY?

253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,175 square feet of living space and a 0.48-acre lot.

When was 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY built?

253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY was built in 1965, making it 61 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY?

253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY is assigned to Dogwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Nesaquake Middle School (middle), rated B; Smithtown High School East (high), rated A+. All sit in Smithtown Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY compare to other homes in Smithtown 11787?

Among the 11,478 homes in Smithtown 11787, it is worth more than 73% of them ($909,301 against a typical $799,006), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($418 against a typical $446), it is bigger than 67% of them (2,175 ft² against a typical 1,906 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.48 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1965 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 76% 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 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 253 River Rd, Smithtown, NY was $16,480. The county assessed it at $6,765.

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