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$826,597$446 / 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

281 RICHMOND AVE

AMITYVILLE, NY 11701
2
Baths
1,855 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1954
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$827K
$785K low$868K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$826,597
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$661,278

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,653 (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.$4,460 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$750
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$3,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$238,860

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.95 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
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.36
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

H
Amityville Memorial High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Edmund W. Miles Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Northwest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 2.3 mi

District: Amityville Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11701These 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.80
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.81

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.26,590
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,033 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,679
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$140,592
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

281 Richmond 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 more than 88% of homes in Amityville 11701
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Amityville 11701
  • Older than 80% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Amityville 11701

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

This home
$416K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Amityville 11701.

How it measures up in Amityville 11701

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Amityville 11701.

Estimated value$826,597
CheaperTypical $627,974Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$446
CheaperTypical $400Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,855 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.2 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1954
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 281 Richmond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAmityville 11701Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$826,59788% of homes69% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44664% of homes59% of homes
Living areabigger than1,855 ft²64% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac89% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than195452% of homes20% of homes

About 281 Richmond Ave

How much is 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY is $826,597 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $785,265 to $867,929. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY last sell?

281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY?

281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY has 2 bathrooms, 1,855 square feet of living space and a 0.36-acre lot.

When was 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY built?

281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.

What schools serve 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY?

281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY is assigned to Amityville Memorial High School (high), rated D+; Edmund W. Miles Middle School (middle), rated C-; Northwest Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Amityville Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY compare to other homes in Amityville 11701?

Among the 6,225 homes in Amityville 11701, it is worth more than 88% of them ($826,597 against a typical $627,974), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($446 against a typical $400), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,855 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.2 ac) and it is newer than 52% of them (1954 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 69% 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 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Richmond Ave, Amityville, NY was $9,653. The county assessed it at $4,460.

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