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$494,565$578 / 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 87How 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 $475,000 on May 12, 2022

5 FOREST AVE

WEST BABYLON, NY 11704
1
Baths
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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$495K
$428K low$561K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$475,000 · May 12, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,238 (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.$1,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,710
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,034

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.5 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.Single Family Residence
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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(2)

Neighborhood · ZIP 11704These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.4%
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.39,112
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,022 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$119,601
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$138,075
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%

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How this home compares

5 Forest 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 less than 95% of homes in West Babylon
  • Costs more per square foot than 88% of homes in West Babylon
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in West Babylon
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 89% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in West Babylon 11704

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

This home
$435K$932K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in West Babylon 11704.

How it measures up in West Babylon 11704

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Babylon 11704.

Estimated value$494,565
CheaperTypical $646,382Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$578
CheaperTypical $418Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area855 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,584 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1956Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 5 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest BabylonWest Babylon 11704Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$494,5655% of homes5% of homes10% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$57888% of homes86% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than855 ft²4% of homes4% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac29% of homes24% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than194815% of homes15% of homes11% of homes

About 5 Forest Ave

How much is 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY is $494,565 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $428,450 to $560,680. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY last sell?

5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY last sold on May 12, 2022 for $475,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY?

5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY has 1 bathrooms, 855 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY built?

5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY was built in 1948, making it 78 years old.

How does 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY compare to other homes in West Babylon 11704?

Among the 7,802 homes in West Babylon 11704, it is worth more than 5% of them ($494,565 against a typical $646,382), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($578 against a typical $418), it is bigger than 4% of them (855 ft² against a typical 1,584 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1948 against a typical 1956). 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 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 5 Forest Ave, West Babylon, NY was $7,238. The county assessed it at $1,900.

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