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78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Lake Ave

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Property type

One Family Year-Round Residence (210)

Year built

1952

Acreage

1

Sale price

$490,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
78 Lake Avenue
ZIP code
11780
County
Suffolk
Village (SWIS code)
473489
Parcel ID
86-1-37

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/02/2018
Sale price
$490,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Current property tax
$17,347
Zoning & Use
Zoning
One-Family on 1/2 Acre of Lot Area (R-21)
Building
Property type
One Family Year-Round Residence (210)
Building sq. ft.
1,617
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1952
AC
No
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Kitchens
1
Exterior wall
Wood
Building style
Ranch
Basement
Full
Heating type
Hot water/steam
Heating fuel
Oil
Lot
Acreage
1
Road type
Improved
Site desirability
Typical

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY

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

Sales history for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2018 $490,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/15/1997 $142,500 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/23/2018 - R
08/02/2018 - D		 Deed
(Bargain and sale)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/15/2000 - R
06/01/2000 - D		 Deed
06/27/1997 - R
05/15/1997 - D		 Deed XX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, 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
$17,347
Base tax
$16,256
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$788,750
Assessed value
$6,310

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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 $788,750 $6,310 2576.282 $16,256 +4.31%
2024-2025 $733,721 $6,310 2469.867 $15,585 +16.07%
2023-2024 $725,287 $6,310 2127.961 $13,427 +2.50%
2022-2023 $901,429 $6,310 2076.086 $13,100 -11.46%
2021-2022 $563,393 $6,310 2344.675 $14,795 +1.58%
2020-2021 $548,696 $6,310 2308.127 $14,564 -0.14%
2019-2020 $543,966 $6,310 2311.354 $14,585 +2.77%
2018-2019 $513,008 $6,310 2248.977 $14,191 +3.52%
2017-2018 $481,679 $6,310 2172.584 $13,709 +19.77%
2016-2017 $414,773 $5,475 2090.572 $11,446 -2.40%
Permits

Permit information for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, 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

Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mills Pond Elementary School 8 Public K-5 372 1.17
Dogwood Elementary School 6 Public K-5 352 1.21
Ss Philip & James School NR Private PK-8 214 1.30
Ss Philip & James School NR Private PK-8 214 1.30
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 1.38
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 1.38
Saint James Elementary School 7 Public K-5 474 1.44
Tackan Elementary School 7 Public K-5 499 1.72
Wenonah School 6 Public K-5 479 1.93
Harbor Country Day School NR Private PK-8 134 2.00
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ss Philip & James School NR Private PK-8 214 1.30
St Patrick Elementary School NR Private PK, K-8 463 1.38
Great Hollow Middle School 7 Public 6-8 828 1.39
Nesaquake Middle School 7 Public 6-8 473 1.41
Harbor Country Day School NR Private PK-8 134 2.00
Lake Grove School NR Private 8-12 50 2.21
Cleary School For The Deaf NR Private PK-12 79 2.27
Robert Cushman Murphy Junior High School 8 Public 7-9 667 3.01
Samoset Middle School 6 Public 6-8 892 3.48
Hauppauge Middle School 6 Public 6-8 748 3.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Smithtown High School East 10 Public 9-12 1,475 0.76
Lake Grove School NR Private 8-12 50 2.21
Cleary School For The Deaf NR Private PK-12 79 2.27
International Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 0 2.98
Smithtown Christian School NR Private PK, K-12 529 3.01
Sachem High School North 8 Public 9-12 1,923 3.27
Developmental Disabilities Institute NR Private 222 3.39
Centereach High School 6 Public 9-12 1,475 3.63
Hauppauge High School 9 Public 9-12 1,079 3.73
Smithtown High School West 10 Public 9-12 1,270 4.58

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Neighbors for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY

133 Lake Ave, Saint James 131 Lake Ave, Saint James 119 Lake Ave, Saint James 129 Jefferson Ave, Saint James 102 Lake Ave, Saint James 103 Jefferson Ave, Saint James 103 Lake Ave, Saint James 2 Christopher CT, Saint James 11 Pine St, Saint James 125 Jefferson Ave, Saint James 127 Jefferson Ave, Saint James 131 Jefferson Ave, Saint James 16 Nimitz Rd, Saint James 14 Nimitz Rd, Saint James 4 Christopher CT, Saint James 137 Lake Ave, Saint James 135 Lake Ave, Saint James 125 Lake Ave, Saint James 121 Lake Ave, Saint James 101 Lake Ave, Saint James

Nearby ZIP codes for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, 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 11749, Suffolk County, NY 11752, Suffolk County, NY 11754, Suffolk County, NY 11755, Suffolk County, NY 11767, Suffolk County, NY 11776, Suffolk County, NY 11777, Suffolk County, NY 11779, Suffolk County, NY 11784, Suffolk County, NY 11787, Suffolk County, NY 11788, Suffolk County, NY 11790, Suffolk County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780?

The development at 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 was built in 1952.

What is the total square footage of 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780?

78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 has a total of 1,617 square feet.

When was 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 last sold and what was the sale price?

78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 was last sold on 08/02/2018 for $490,000.

What is the assessed value of 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780?

78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 is currently assessed at $6,310.

What are the property taxes for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780?

The property taxes for 78 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780 total $16,256.

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