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$531,548$387 / 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 92How 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

256 NEWTON AVE

RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,373 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$532K
$489K low$574K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,694 (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.$38,470 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,170
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$471,446

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.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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

Transaction History(1)

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
Roanoke Avenue SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Riverhead Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Riverhead Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Riverhead Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11901These 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.129
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 100.50

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,638
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,711
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

256 Newton 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 86% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Riverhead 11901
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Riverhead 11901
  • Older than 74% of homes in Riverhead 11901

What homes are worth in Riverhead 11901

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

This home
$355K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Riverhead 11901.

How it measures up in Riverhead 11901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverhead 11901.

Estimated value$531,548
CheaperTypical $636,822Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$387
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,373 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,383 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 256 Newton Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiverheadRiverhead 11901Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$531,54830% of homes29% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38744% of homes34% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,373 ft²44% of homes49% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac37% of homes33% of homes38% of homes
Year builtnewer than196041% of homes26% of homes32% of homes

About 256 Newton Ave

How much is 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY is $531,548 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $489,096 to $574,000. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY last sell?

256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY?

256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,373 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY built?

256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY?

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

How does 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY compare to other homes in Riverhead 11901?

Among the 9,718 homes in Riverhead 11901, it is worth more than 29% of them ($531,548 against a typical $636,822), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($387 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,373 ft² against a typical 1,383 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1960 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 14% 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 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 256 Newton Ave, Riverhead, NY was $7,694. The county assessed it at $38,470.

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