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$737,522
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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $547,000 on Sep 8, 2021

280 5TH ST

SAINT JAMES, NY 11780
0
Baths
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$738K
$666K low$809K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$547,000 · Sep 8, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,174 (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.$3,785 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$210
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,575
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$473,125

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.29
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Saint James Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Smithtown High School EastA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Nesaquake Middle SchoolA+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 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

280 5th St 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.

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
$448K$2.7M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$737,522
CheaperTypical $847,403Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

How 280 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSt. JamesSaint James 11780Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$737,52248% of homes36% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac53% of homes36% of homes51% of homes

About 280 5th St

How much is 280 5th St, Saint James, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 280 5th St, Saint James, NY is $737,522 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $665,601 to $809,443. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 280 5th St, Saint James, NY last sell?

280 5th St, Saint James, NY last sold on Sep 8, 2021 for $547,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 280 5th St, Saint James, NY?

280 5th St, Saint James, NY is assigned to Saint James Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Smithtown High School East (high), rated A-; Nesaquake Middle School (middle), rated A+. All sit in Smithtown Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 280 5th St, Saint James, NY compare to other homes in Saint James 11780?

Among the 5,604 homes in Saint James 11780, it is worth more than 36% of them ($737,522 against a typical $847,403) and its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.48 ac). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 57% 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 280 5th St, Saint James, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 280 5th St, Saint James, NY was $10,174. The county assessed it at $3,785.

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