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$1,963,215$379 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $1,500,000 on Mar 14, 2006

274 RIVER RD

SAINT JAMES, NY 11780
5
Beds
4
Baths
5,180 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.
1.87 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$2M
$1.9M low$2.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,500,000 · Mar 14, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37,672 (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.$14,880 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,810
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,070
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,860,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.94%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.Contemporary
CountySUFFOLK
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
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, 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.Waterfront
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 700 ft²

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.

M
Nesaquake Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
E
Dogwood Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
H
Smithtown High School EastA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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

274 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Smithtown
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Saint James 11780
  • Among the largest homes in Smithtown
  • Among the largest lots in Smithtown
  • Newer than 86% of homes in Smithtown

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
$442K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 94% 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$1,963,215
CheaperTypical $842,970Pricier

Pricier than 94% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$379
CheaperTypical $455Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area5,180 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size1.87 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 274 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithtownSaint James 11780Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,963,215almost all homes94% of homes94% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37919% of homes13% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than5,180 ft²almost all homes97% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.87 acalmost all homes84% of homes97% of homes
Year builtnewer than198986% of homes76% of homes73% of homes

About 274 River Rd

How much is 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY is $1,963,215 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,859,022 to $2,067,408. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY last sell?

274 River Rd, Saint James, NY last sold on Mar 14, 2006 for $1,500,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

274 River Rd, Saint James, NY has 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and 5,180 square feet of living space.

When was 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY built?

274 River Rd, Saint James, NY was built in 1989, making it 37 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

274 River Rd, Saint James, NY is assigned to Nesaquake Middle School (middle), rated B; Dogwood Elementary School (elementary), 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 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY compare to other homes in Saint James 11780?

Among the 5,598 homes in Saint James 11780, it is worth more than 94% of them ($1,963,215 against a typical $842,970), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($379 against a typical $455), it is bigger than 97% of them (5,180 ft² against a typical 2,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (1.87 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (1989 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 94% 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 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 274 River Rd, Saint James, NY was $37,672. The county assessed it at $14,880.

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