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278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 - Property report

Also known as: 278 River Rd

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1982

Acreage

0.97

Sale price

$470,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
278 River Road
Alternate address(es)
278 Nissequogue River Rd
ZIP code
11787
County
Suffolk
Village (SWIS code)
473489
Parcel ID
79-1-5

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/18/2002
Sale price
$470,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$18,270
Zoning & Use
Zoning
One-Family on One Acre of Lot Area (R-43)
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1,882
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1982
AC
Yes
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Kitchens
1
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Ranch
Basement
Partial
Fireplaces
1
Heating type
Hot water/steam
Heating fuel
Oil
Lot
Acreage
0.97
Road type
Improved
Site desirability
Typical

Area overview

Walk score
33 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
36 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
473401
Neighborhood type
Suburban
Neighborhood rating
Average

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Ownership

Ownership information for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/18/2002 $470,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/12/2002 - R
10/18/2002 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/03/2000 - R
06/14/2000 - D		 Deed
01/06/2000 - R
12/20/1999 - D		 Deed
11/26/1999 - R
11/01/1999 - D		 Deed

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$18,270
Base tax
$18,137
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$880,000
Assessed value
$7,040

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $880,000 $7,040 2576.282 $18,137 +4.31%
2024-2025 $818,605 $7,040 2469.867 $17,388 +16.07%
2023-2024 $809,196 $7,040 2127.961 $14,981 +2.50%
2022-2023 $1,005,714 $7,040 2076.086 $14,616 -11.46%
2021-2022 $628,572 $7,040 2344.675 $16,507 +1.58%
2020-2021 $612,174 $7,040 2308.127 $16,249 -0.14%
2019-2020 $606,897 $7,040 2311.354 $16,272 +2.77%
2018-2019 $572,358 $7,040 2248.977 $15,833 +3.52%
2017-2018 $537,405 $7,040 2172.584 $15,295 +3.92%
2016-2017 $533,333 $7,040 2090.572 $14,718 -2.40%
Permits

Permit information for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$735,000

2.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$448

16.4% Y-o-Y

Suffolk county median sale price

$677,000

5.9% Y-o-Y

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dogwood Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 0.78
Smithtown Elementary School 6 Public K-5 514 0.85
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 0.94
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 0.94
Smithtown Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 529 1.53
Smithtown Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 529 1.53
Ss Philip & James School NR Private PK-8 214 1.55
Mount Pleasant Elementary School 6 Public K-5 492 1.92
Saint James Elementary School 7 Public K-5 474 2.03
Forest Brook Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-5 369 2.43
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nesaquake Middle School 7 Public 6-8 473 0.74
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 0.94
Smithtown Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 529 1.53
Ss Philip & James School NR Private PK-8 214 1.55
Developmental Disabilities Institute NR Private 222 1.82
Great Hollow Middle School 7 Public 6-8 828 2.06
Harbor Country Day School NR Private PK-8 134 2.51
Accompsett Middle School 7 Public 6-8 532 2.67
Hauppauge Middle School 6 Public 6-8 748 2.85
William T Rogers Middle School 7 Public 6-8 636 3.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Smithtown High School East 10 Public 9-12 1,475 1.22
Smithtown Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 529 1.53
Developmental Disabilities Institute NR Private 222 1.82
Smithtown High School West 10 Public 9-12 1,270 2.83
Kings Park High School 9 Public 9-12 857 3.00
Hauppauge High School 9 Public 9-12 1,079 3.03
Gersh Academy NR Private 6-12 0 3.42
The Knox School NR Private 6-12 156 3.42
Cleary School For The Deaf NR Private PK-12 79 3.45
Central Islip Senior High School 3 Public 9-12 2,576 4.73

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Neighbors for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY

39 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 4 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 10 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 8 Rotondi CT, Smithtown 37 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 20 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 44 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 45 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 6 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 12 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 16 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 28 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 18 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 2 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 14 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 43 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 8 S Lot Rd, Smithtown 6 Rotondi CT, Smithtown 41 Roundabout Rd, Smithtown 174 Nissequogue Rd, Smithtown

Nearby ZIP codes for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY

11716, Suffolk County, NY 11717, Suffolk County, NY 11720, Suffolk County, NY 11722, Suffolk County, NY 11725, Suffolk County, NY 11731, Suffolk County, NY 11733, Suffolk County, NY 11739, Suffolk County, NY 11749, Suffolk County, NY 11751, Suffolk County, NY 11752, Suffolk County, NY 11754, Suffolk County, NY 11755, Suffolk County, NY 11767, Suffolk County, NY 11768, Suffolk County, NY 11779, Suffolk County, NY 11780, Suffolk County, NY 11788, Suffolk County, NY 11790, Suffolk County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787?

The development at 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 was built in 1982.

What is the total square footage of 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787?

278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 has a total of 1,882 square feet.

When was 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 last sold and what was the sale price?

278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 was last sold on 10/18/2002 for $470,000.

What is the assessed value of 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787?

278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 is currently assessed at $7,040.

What are the property taxes for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787?

The property taxes for 278 River Road, Smithtown, NY 11787 total $18,137.

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