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$558,435$456 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $372,500 on May 4, 2005

26 STERLING AVE

PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,224 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.
0.41 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
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.

Valuation

$558K
$515K low$601K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$372,500 · May 4, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,656 (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.$2,360 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$360
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$491,667

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.0.41
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(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.

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

E
Canaan Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Saxton Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Patchogue-Medford High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 mi

District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11772These 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.103
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 100.59

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.44,232
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,172 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,441
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

26 Sterling 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 80% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 71% of homes in Patchogue 11772
  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in North Patchogue
  • Newer than 95% of homes in North Patchogue

What homes are worth in Patchogue 11772

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

This home
$364K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Patchogue 11772.

How it measures up in Patchogue 11772

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Patchogue 11772.

Estimated value$558,435
CheaperTypical $581,336Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$456
CheaperTypical $393Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,467 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Lot size0.41 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 26 Sterling Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth PatchoguePatchogue 11772Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$558,43550% of homes40% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$45664% of homes71% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²40% of homes33% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.41 ac90% of homes80% of homes66% of homes
Year builtnewer than199095% of homes90% of homes74% of homes

About 26 Sterling Ave

How much is 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY is $558,435 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $515,473 to $601,397. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY last sell?

26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY last sold on May 4, 2005 for $372,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY?

26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.41-acre lot.

When was 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY built?

26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY?

26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY is assigned to Canaan Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Saxton Middle School (middle), rated C; Patchogue-Medford High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY compare to other homes in Patchogue 11772?

Among the 13,190 homes in Patchogue 11772, it is worth more than 40% of them ($558,435 against a typical $581,336), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($456 against a typical $393), it is bigger than 33% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,467 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.41 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (1990 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 20% 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 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 26 Sterling Ave, Patchogue, NY was $9,656. The county assessed it at $2,360.

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