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$446,307$347 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on May 20, 2013

79 VAIL AVE

RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
3
Beds
0
Baths
1,288 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$446K
$420K low$472K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · May 20, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,749 (2020)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$140,200 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$86,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$140,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$222,540

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.1 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
CountySuffolk
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
Phillips Avenue SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Riverhead Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi
H
Riverhead Senior High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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%

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How this home compares

79 Vail 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 95% of homes in Suffolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Riverside
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Riverside
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Riverside
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Suffolk County

What homes are worth in Riverhead 11901

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

This home
$354K$1.8M

This home is worth more than 12% 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$446,307
CheaperTypical $634,223Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$347
CheaperTypical $423Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area1,288 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,383 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 79 Vail Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRiversideRiverhead 11901Suffolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$446,30730% of homes12% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34711% of homes18% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,288 ft²76% of homes44% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac10% of homes11% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than200067% of homes72% of homes88% of homes

About 79 Vail Ave

How much is 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY is $446,307 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $420,467 to $472,147. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY last sell?

79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY last sold on May 20, 2013 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY?

79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY has 3 bedrooms, 1,288 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY built?

79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY?

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

How does 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY compare to other homes in Riverhead 11901?

Among the 9,718 homes in Riverhead 11901, it is worth more than 12% of them ($446,307 against a typical $634,223), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($347 against a typical $423), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,288 ft² against a typical 1,383 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (2000 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Suffolk County, it is worth more than 5% 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 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY?

The 2020 property tax bill for 79 Vail Ave, Riverhead, NY was $2,749. The county assessed it at $140,200.

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