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$603,394$325 / 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 88How 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
Last sold for $410,000 on Aug 29, 2005

79 FOREST RD

CENTEREACH, NY 11720
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,854 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

$603K
$530K low$676K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$410,000 · Aug 29, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,290 (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.$2,550 (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.$2,250
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$531,250

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.Ranch
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
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

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.

M
Dawnwood Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Oxhead Road SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Centereach High SchoolB
High · Grades 8–12 · 0.3 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

79 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 70% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Newer than 80% 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.

This home
$433K$1M

This home is worth more than 39% 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$603,394
CheaperTypical $626,793Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $384Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,854 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,646 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.3 acBigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 79 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCentereach 11720Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$603,39439% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32521% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,854 ft²62% of homes59% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac53% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than197480% of homes59% of homes

About 79 Forest Rd

How much is 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY is $603,394 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $530,376 to $676,412. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY last sell?

79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY last sold on Aug 29, 2005 for $410,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,854 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY built?

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

What schools serve 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY is assigned to Dawnwood Middle School (middle), rated C; Oxhead Road School (elementary), rated C+; 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 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY compare to other homes in Centereach 11720?

Among the 8,535 homes in Centereach 11720, it is worth more than 39% of them ($603,394 against a typical $626,793), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($325 against a typical $384), it is bigger than 62% of them (1,854 ft² against a typical 1,646 ft²), its lot is bigger than 53% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.3 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1974 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 30% 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 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 79 Forest Rd, Centereach, NY was $10,290. The county assessed it at $2,550.

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