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$617,713$351 / 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 94How 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 $239,500 on Jun 28, 2013

78 FOREST RD

CENTEREACH, NY 11720
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,758 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$618K
$582K low$654K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$239,500 · Jun 28, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,769 (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.$2,380 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$495,833

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.Cape Cod
CountySUFFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
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

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.

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

E
Oxhead Road SchoolC
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Dawnwood Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Centereach High SchoolB
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.4 mi

District: Middle Country Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11720These 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.55
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 100.63

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.4.9%
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.28,643
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,486 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$124,063
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$145,246
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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 Forest Rd 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 68% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Centereach 11720

What homes are worth in Centereach 11720

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

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$435K$1M

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Centereach 11720.

How it measures up in Centereach 11720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Centereach 11720.

Estimated value$617,713
CheaperTypical $626,288Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$351
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,758 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,649 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 78 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentereach 11720Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$617,71347% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$35136% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,758 ft²56% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac53% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than197481% of homes60% of homes

About 78 Forest Rd

How much is 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY is $617,713 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $581,526 to $653,900. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY last sell?

78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY last sold on Jun 28, 2013 for $239,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,758 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY built?

78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY is assigned to Oxhead Road School (elementary), rated C; Dawnwood Middle School (middle), rated B+; Centereach High School (high), rated B. All sit in Middle Country Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY compare to other homes in Centereach 11720?

Among the 8,536 homes in Centereach 11720, it is worth more than 47% of them ($617,713 against a typical $626,288), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($351 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,758 ft² against a typical 1,649 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1974 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 32% 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 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 78 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY was $9,769. The county assessed it at $2,380.

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