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$500,518$373 / 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 $129,000 on Dec 6, 2001

279 LOCUST DR

ROCKY POINT, NY 11778
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,341 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2001
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

$501K
$474K low$527K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$129,000 · Dec 6, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,523 (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.$2,090 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$435,417

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.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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

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

M
Rocky Point Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Rocky Point High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
E
Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.3 mi

District: Rocky Point Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11778These 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.81
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 100.60

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,882
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,613 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,349
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,180
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

279 Locust Dr 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 90% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 66% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Rocky Point 11778
  • Newer than 96% of homes in Rocky Point 11778

What homes are worth in Rocky Point 11778

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

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$347K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Rocky Point 11778.

How it measures up in Rocky Point 11778

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rocky Point 11778.

Estimated value$500,518
CheaperTypical $530,708Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$373
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,341 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,395 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2001
OlderTypical 1962Newer

Newer than 96% of homes nearby

How 279 Locust Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Point 11778Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,51840% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37349% of homes34% of homes
Living areabigger than1,341 ft²47% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac11% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than200196% of homes89% of homes

About 279 Locust Dr

How much is 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY is $500,518 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $473,790 to $527,246. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY last sell?

279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY last sold on Dec 6, 2001 for $129,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY?

279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,341 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY built?

279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY was built in 2001, making it 25 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY?

279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY is assigned to Rocky Point Middle School (middle), rated D-; Rocky Point High School (high), rated A; Frank J. Carasiti Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Rocky Point Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY compare to other homes in Rocky Point 11778?

Among the 4,920 homes in Rocky Point 11778, it is worth more than 40% of them ($500,518 against a typical $530,708), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($373 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,341 ft² against a typical 1,395 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 96% of them (2001 against a typical 1962). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 10% 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 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 279 Locust Dr, Rocky Point, NY was $8,523. The county assessed it at $2,090.

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