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Last sold for $285,000 on Mar 20, 2008

3970 LAKE AVE

RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
0
Baths
1,148 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$285,000 · Mar 20, 2008

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$262,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$261,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$416,667

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Commercial (General)
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
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.Inferior

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Phillips Avenue SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 mi
M
Riverhead Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Riverhead Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi

District: Riverhead Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11901These 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.129
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 100.50

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,638
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,711
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 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

3970 Lake 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.

  • Smaller than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Northampton
  • Older than 79% of homes in Northampton

How it measures up in Riverhead 11901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverhead 11901.

Living area1,148 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 53% of homes nearby

How 3970 Lake Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorthamptonRiverhead 11901Suffolk County
Living areabigger than1,148 ft²67% of homes34% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac88% of homes80% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than199121% of homes53% of homes77% of homes

About 3970 Lake Ave

When did 3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY last sell?

3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY last sold on Mar 20, 2008 for $285,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY?

3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY has 1,148 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY built?

3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY?

3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY is assigned to Phillips Avenue School (elementary), rated D-; Riverhead Middle School (middle), rated D; Riverhead Senior High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Riverhead Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3970 Lake Ave, Riverhead, NY compare to other homes in Riverhead 11901?

Among the 9,718 homes in Riverhead 11901, it is bigger than 34% of them (1,148 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 53% of them (1991 against a typical 1991). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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