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$900,809$187 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $729,000 on Feb 29, 2024

79 SANDY CT

RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
4
Beds
3
Baths
4,828 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.
1.4 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$901K
$802K low$999K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$729,000 · Feb 29, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$900,809
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$720,647

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$14,757 (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.$73,008 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$58,608
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$894,706

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.197 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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountySUFFOLK
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Canal
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 482 ft²

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
Riley Avenue SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 2.9 mi
H
Riverhead Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi
M
Riverhead Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi

District: Riverhead Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11901These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,638
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.531 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,711
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

79 Sandy Ct 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 82% of homes in Riverhead 11901
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Baiting Hollow
  • Among the largest homes in Baiting Hollow
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Baiting Hollow
  • Older than 66% of homes in Riverhead 11901

What homes are worth in Riverhead 11901

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

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$350K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Riverhead 11901.

How it measures up in Riverhead 11901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Riverhead 11901.

Estimated value$900,809
CheaperTypical $634,499Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$187
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area4,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,374 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.4 ac
SmallerTypical 0.32 acBigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 79 Sandy Ct ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBaiting HollowRiverhead 11901Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$900,80978% of homes82% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$187almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than4,828 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.4 ac97% of homes96% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197551% of homes34% of homes61% of homes

About 79 Sandy Ct

How much is 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY is $900,809 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $802,344 to $999,274. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY last sell?

79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY last sold on Feb 29, 2024 for $729,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY?

79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 4,828 square feet of living space.

When was 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY built?

79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY?

79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY is assigned to Riley Avenue School (elementary), rated D; Riverhead Senior High School (high), rated C-; Riverhead Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Riverhead Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY compare to other homes in Riverhead 11901?

Among the 9,718 homes in Riverhead 11901, it is worth more than 82% of them ($900,809 against a typical $634,499), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($187 against a typical $423), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,828 ft² against a typical 1,374 ft²), its lot is bigger than 96% of them (1.4 ac against a typical 0.32 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1975 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 75% 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 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 79 Sandy Ct, Riverhead, NY was $14,757. The county assessed it at $73,008.

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