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$1,125,966$415 / 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 90How 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 $311,000 on Aug 31, 1998

277 RIVER RD

SAINT JAMES, NY 11780
3
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,712 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1.1M
$1M low$1.2M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$311,000 · Aug 31, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,556 (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.$7,252 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$6,252
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$906,500

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.Colonial
CountySUFFOLK
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.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.Porch · 344 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 · 0.6 mi
H
Smithtown High School EastA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi
E
Dogwood Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.3 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

277 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 90% of homes in Smithtown
  • Costs less per square foot than 69% of homes in Saint James 11780
  • Bigger than 88% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Smithtown
  • Newer than 72% 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 72% 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$1,125,966
CheaperTypical $842,970Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$415
CheaperTypical $455Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area2,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,160 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.47 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 277 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSmithtownSaint James 11780Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,125,96690% of homes72% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$41536% of homes31% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,712 ft²83% of homes69% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac94% of homes79% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197272% of homes52% of homes55% of homes

About 277 River Rd

How much is 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY is $1,125,966 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $1,016,705 to $1,235,227. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY last sell?

277 River Rd, Saint James, NY last sold on Aug 31, 1998 for $311,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

277 River Rd, Saint James, NY has 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,712 square feet of living space.

When was 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY built?

277 River Rd, Saint James, NY was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

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

How does 277 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 72% of them ($1,125,966 against a typical $842,970), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($415 against a typical $455), it is bigger than 69% of them (2,712 ft² against a typical 2,160 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.47 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1972 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 84% 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 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 277 River Rd, Saint James, NY was $19,556. The county assessed it at $7,252.

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