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$774,273$440 / 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

256 5TH ST

SAINT JAMES, NY 11780
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,761 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$774K
$717K low$832K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,124 (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.$5,265 (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.$5,065
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$658,125

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.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 96 ft²Porch · 610 ft²

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

E
Saint James Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Smithtown High School EastA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Nesaquake Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi

District: Smithtown Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11780These 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.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.28%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.0%
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.16,050
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,043 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$149,578
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$186,897
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

256 5th St 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Saint James 11780
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Saint James 11780
  • Older than 97% of homes in St. James

What homes are worth in Saint James 11780

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

This home
$448K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 42% of homes in Saint James 11780.

How it measures up in Saint James 11780

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Saint James 11780.

Estimated value$774,273
CheaperTypical $847,403Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$440
CheaperTypical $454Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Living area1,761 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 5% of homes nearby

How 256 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. JamesSaint James 11780Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$774,27357% of homes42% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44045% of homes43% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,761 ft²49% of homes35% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac47% of homes33% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than19273% of homes5% of homes4% of homes

About 256 5th St

How much is 256 5th St, Saint James, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 5th St, Saint James, NY is $774,273 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $716,959 to $831,587. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 5th St, Saint James, NY last sell?

256 5th St, Saint James, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 5th St, Saint James, NY?

256 5th St, Saint James, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,761 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 256 5th St, Saint James, NY built?

256 5th St, Saint James, NY was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 5th St, Saint James, NY?

256 5th St, Saint James, NY is assigned to Saint James Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Smithtown High School East (high), rated A-; Nesaquake Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Smithtown Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 5th St, Saint James, NY compare to other homes in Saint James 11780?

Among the 5,604 homes in Saint James 11780, it is worth more than 42% of them ($774,273 against a typical $847,403), its price per square foot is higher than 43% of them ($440 against a typical $454), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,761 ft² against a typical 2,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 5% of them (1927 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 62% 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 256 5th St, Saint James, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 5th St, Saint James, NY was $18,124. The county assessed it at $5,265.

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