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$499,093$374 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

78 BAY AVE

PATCHOGUE, NY 11772
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,335 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$499K
$467K low$532K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,659 (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.$2,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$479,166

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.36 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.45%
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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Colonial
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
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.

E
Bay Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
South Ocean Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
Patchogue-Medford High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11772These 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.103
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 100.59

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.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
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.44,232
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,172 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$100,427
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,441
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

78 Bay 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 89% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 69% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Older than 85% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Patchogue 11772

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

This home
$366K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 19% of homes in Patchogue 11772.

How it measures up in Patchogue 11772

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Patchogue 11772.

Estimated value$499,093
CheaperTypical $581,649Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$374
CheaperTypical $394Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,335 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,469 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 78 Bay Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePatchogue 11772Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$499,09319% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37441% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,335 ft²40% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac38% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than195037% of homes15% of homes

About 78 Bay Ave

How much is 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY is $499,093 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $466,518 to $531,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY last sell?

78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY?

78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,335 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY built?

78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a colonial home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY?

78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY is assigned to Bay Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; South Ocean Middle School (middle), rated C; Patchogue-Medford High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY compare to other homes in Patchogue 11772?

Among the 13,190 homes in Patchogue 11772, it is worth more than 19% of them ($499,093 against a typical $581,649), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($374 against a typical $394), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,335 ft² against a typical 1,469 ft²), its lot is bigger than 38% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1950 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 11% 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 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 Bay Ave, Patchogue, NY was $10,659. The county assessed it at $2,300.

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