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$986,602
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 91How 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 $450,000 on Dec 23, 2013

78 DEFOREST AVE

WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
0
Baths
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$987K
$896K low$1.1M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$450,000 · Dec 23, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,522 (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.$60,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$46,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$847,888

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.126 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.86%
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.0.26
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Paul J. Bellew Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
West Islip High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Beach Street Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.1 mi

District: West Islip Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11795These 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.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.26%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.2.7%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,576
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,944 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$160,580
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$181,705
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

78 Deforest 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 85% of homes in West Islip 11795

What homes are worth in West Islip 11795

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

This home
$516K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 85% of homes in West Islip 11795.

How it measures up in West Islip 11795

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in West Islip 11795.

Estimated value$986,602
CheaperTypical $705,216Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

How 78 Deforest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest Islip 11795Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$986,60285% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac64% of homes47% of homes

About 78 Deforest Ave

How much is 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY is $986,602 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $896,255 to $1,076,949. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY last sell?

78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY last sold on Dec 23, 2013 for $450,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY?

78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY is assigned to Paul J. Bellew Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; West Islip High School (high), rated A-; Beach Street Middle School (middle), rated A-. All sit in West Islip Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY compare to other homes in West Islip 11795?

Among the 8,126 homes in West Islip 11795, it is worth more than 85% of them ($986,602 against a typical $705,216) and its lot is bigger than 64% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.25 ac). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 78% 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 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 Deforest Ave, West Islip, NY was $17,522. The county assessed it at $60,200.

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