Living in Farmingville
Key metrics and insights for homebuyers and sellers evaluating Farmingville, Suffolk, NY 11738.
Is Farmingville walkable?
Farmingville has a Walk Score of 45 out of 100, which Walk Score rates "Car-Dependent".
Nearby Long Island Rail Road stations and typical weekday AM-peak travel times to the Manhattan and Brooklyn terminals. Many Farmingville residents use whichever station best fits their branch and schedule.
AM-peak travel times on scheduled LIRR service to Penn Station, Grand Central Madison, and Atlantic Terminal (Brooklyn). Based on MTA LIRR public timetable data.
Farmingville Market Data
Current market conditions and pricing trends for Farmingville, Suffolk, NY.
Single-family, condo and co-op homes are measured separately — these medians are never blended together. Based on 122 recorded closings in ZIP 11738 between Sep 20, 2025 and Sep 20, 2026 — a settled trailing twelve months, ending about a month back so late-recorded closings are counted rather than missed. Days on market are medians, not averages. A property type with fewer than 8 closed sales in that window is left out rather than published on a sample too thin to mean anything.
Single-family prices in ZIP 11738 are unchanged year over year, comparing 122 sales in the 12 months to September 20, 2026 with 116 in the 12 months to September 20, 2025. Over the past 2 years, single-family monthly median sale prices in ZIP 11738 have ranged from $575K to $730K.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period October 17, 2025 through October 2, 2026. Source: OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax. Based on 501 recorded sales. Property tax values shown are algorithmic estimates calculated from official NY State ORPS / NYC Department of Finance assessment data aggregated by school district (Long Island) or ZIP code (NYC). These figures are an educational baseline and do not represent a guaranteed or binding tax bill. Actual taxes vary based on individual assessed value, applicable exemptions (STAR, Senior, Veteran), historical grievances, village overlays, and special district levies. Verify exact tax with the Nassau County Assessor / Suffolk County Comptroller / NYC Department of Finance before any financial commitment.
Across 8 years of county-clerk records, 593 homes in the Sachem school district were bought by a company and resold within two years. Over the whole period the typical one was bought for $275,000 and resold for $429,989, a median of 6.8 months later.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.5%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
What these homes resold for moved from a median of $345,000 in 2017 to $585,000 in 2024, up about 70% over the period.
The pandemic years cut against the intuition that investors moved in. Companies bought 12.3% of homes here in 2019, then 6.8% in 2020 and 6.5% in 2021 — the lowest share of the 8 years. In those two years companies won a smaller share, not a larger one. The number bought and resold within two years fell with it, from 89 in 2019 to 44 in 2021.
The resales that did happen in those years were the strongest of the period: the typical one in 2021 came in 70% above what the buyer had paid, against 62% across the years as a whole.
Since then it has reversed. Company buying reached 11.5% in 2024 — below its 2019 level of 12.3%.
In 2025, 51 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $400,000 and resold for a median of $660,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 67% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 5.9 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.6%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house.
Companies bought 12.1% of the 660 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (80 of them).
2025 is not a complete year here. Filings reach the state months after closing, so 2025 runs only to October and its totals will keep rising. Its counts are not comparable with a full year; its medians are.
In 2024, 52 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $375,000 and resold for a median of $585,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 57% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 6.4 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.0%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 4% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 11.5% of the 774 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (89 of them).
In 2023, 61 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $343,000 and resold for a median of $550,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 58% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.3 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 8% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 11.3% of the 794 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (90 of them).
In 2022, 49 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $327,500 and resold for a median of $545,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 56% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 6.3 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.8%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 2% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 10.8% of the 1,091 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (118 of them).
In 2021, 44 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $270,000 and resold for a median of $450,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 70% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 8.2 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +7.4%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 5% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 6.5% of the 1,226 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (80 of them).
In 2020, 89 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $260,000 and resold for a median of $426,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 63% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.2 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +7.4%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 6% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 6.8% of the 1,066 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (72 of them).
In 2019, 89 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $243,000 and resold for a median of $382,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 61% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 7.6 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.2%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 11% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 12.3% of the 1,199 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (148 of them).
In 2018, 96 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $210,000 and resold for a median of $355,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 65% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 6.6 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +3.7%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 13% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 13.1% of the 1,156 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (151 of them).
In 2017, 62 homes in the Sachem school district were resold by a company that had bought them within the previous two years. They were bought for a median of $220,000 and resold for a median of $345,000. Measured house by house, the typical resale was 68% above what that same buyer had paid, a median of 5.7 months earlier.
That difference is gross. Renovation, carrying, financing and selling costs are not recorded anywhere public, so it is the change in price, not a profit. Over a hold of that length prices across the county moved about +4.3%, so most of the difference is not the market carrying the house. 10% resold for less than they paid.
Companies bought 11.2% of the 1,111 homes sold in the Sachem school district that year (124 of them).
Source: property transfers recorded with the county clerk, which cover every sale rather than only those listed for sale. Filings reach the state months after closing, so these figures run to October 2025 and describe what has already happened rather than the market today.
Between 2017 and October 2025, 1,539 homes in the Sachem school district passed between family members rather than being sold — about 21 for every 100 that sold on the open market.
79% of them recorded no price at all, so they appear in no market statistic, no listing history and no sold comparable. They are counted here because the transfer itself is filed with the county clerk, whether or not money changed hands.
Counted from the reason recorded on each transfer with the county clerk, not from the price. Transfers filed only to add or remove a name on the deed are excluded — those are paperwork, not a change of owner. Where a filing gives no reason it is not counted, so these are minimum counts rather than a complete rate, and they run to October 2025.
Of the 27 homes for sale in Farmingville today, 11 are now asking less than they originally asked — 40.7%, against 35.1% across Suffolk.
And among the homes that actually sold
Among the 121 homes that sold in Farmingville over the last twelve settled months, 21.5% had cut their price before they sold — up from 16.9% over the same twelve months a year earlier. The for-sale figure runs higher than the sold figure because homes that need a reduction stay on the market longer, so they build up among the listings still available while the completed sales are led by homes that sold without cutting.
What each group got
Over those same twelve months, the 95 Farmingville homes that sold without ever reducing achieved 105.7% of their asking price in a median of 19 days. The 26 that did reduce achieved 95.9% of what they first asked, after 62 days.
Homes that never reduced and homes that did are different homes, priced differently from the start — these figures describe what each group did, not what a reduction causes. How any individual home performs depends on condition, layout, its position within Farmingville and how it shows, none of which a market median can capture.
Measured from the OneKey MLS feed, updated daily. A home counts as reduced when its current asking price is below the price it was first listed at — not against an estimate or against other homes. The for-sale figures describe homes available today; the sold figures describe closed sales between September 2025 and August 2026.
What This Means for Sellers
Farmingville reads as a Seller's Market: about 2.9 months of single-family supply, and homes sold in a median of 22 days over the past 12 months. If you're considering selling, this market rewards strategic pricing — not overpricing. A properly positioned listing will attract qualified buyers and maximize your net proceeds.
What This Means for Buyers
Buyers in Farmingville should be prepared to act quickly and come with strong offers. Pre-approval is essential, and buyers are generally better served retaining their own real estate attorney early to review the negotiation and contract. Expect competition, but don't overpay — there's a difference between being competitive and being reckless.
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The listings that did not sell asked a median of $677,450 — 4% above the $652,500 median of the homes that closed. Counted over the trailing twelve months: every listing that closed, expired, was withdrawn or was terminated. Listings still active or under contract are not counted on either side. If the feed does not retain every withdrawn listing, the real figure is higher than the one shown, never lower.
Based on information from OneKey® MLS, for the period September 20, 2025 through September 20, 2026.
Flood informationFarmingville: FEMA flood dataMedian NFIP cost, single-family homes, ZIP 11738: $640 a year (Aug 2026)
Based on 14 policies, a small sample.
Median yearly cost by FEMA zone: moderate- to low-risk zones (X, B, C) $640 (14 policies, small sample).
Cost trend, Suffolk County
Median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect each month.
In Suffolk County, the typical monthly median yearly cost of single-family NFIP policies taking effect in June through August 2026 was $1,410, 14% higher than the typical month in June through August 2025 ($1,230). Based on 6,422 and 6,811 policies.
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Flood data for Suffolk County: costs by ZIP, trend and FEMA ratings →Calculated from FEMA policy data (as of Sep 8, 2026) and FEMA's NFIP residential penetration rates. Yearly cost is premium plus FEMA fees, single-family NFIP policies only; the insured share is residential NFIP contracts as a share of all residential buildings. Private flood insurance is not included. Not a flood-zone determination, insurance advice or a quote. Each building is priced individually.
What It's Like Living in Farmingville
Farmingville is one of Suffolk's most established residential communities, offering a distinctive blend of suburban character and metropolitan accessibility. Located in the 11738 zip code, the community is served by the Sachem Central School District.
With a median single-family sale price of $647,450 and a median recorded property tax of $10,600 a year across single-family sales in ZIP 11738 (Farmingville mailing area), Farmingville pairs an established housing stock with direct access to New York City.
Joseph's Insider Guide to Farmingville
Direct answers informed by 5,000+ closed transactions across Nassau, Suffolk, Queens and Brooklyn — not the canned content you'd find on any listing portal.
What are property tax trends in Farmingville, NY?
Farmingville homeowners pay a median of approximately $10,600 a year in property taxes — the median of the tax figures actually recorded on homes sold here, not an estimate. The bill funds school-district, county, town, and special-district services. Taxes are assessed parcel by parcel, so two similar homes on the same street can carry very different bills — confirm the actual assessment on a specific address before relying on it.
Is now a good time to buy or sell in Farmingville?
The single-family market in ZIP 11738 (Farmingville mailing area) is currently a Seller's Market, with homes selling in about 22 days. Single-family sale prices in ZIP 11738 (Farmingville mailing area) changed +0% year over year. Timing decisions depend on your specific situation — contact Joseph for a no-cost strategy session tailored to your property and goals.
What makes Farmingville different from other Suffolk communities?
Farmingville is a long-established community served by the Sachem Central School District. Prices and activity vary by property type, school district, condition and price band; the figures above show where this market stands now.
What should buyers know before making an offer in Farmingville?
School district boundaries in Farmingville often run street by street — two blocks can mean a different school zone, so confirming a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer matters. As an Associate Broker who is also an attorney, Joseph reads title and contract details differently than most agents — and when the facts of a deal are in front of him, he knows what's worth asking about. (Not a substitute for your own attorney's representation.)
Is Farmingville walkable for everyday living?
Farmingville has a Walk Score of 45/100, measured at a single point near the centre of Farmingville. Walkability varies street by street, so check the score for a specific address.
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Schools in Farmingville, NY
Farmingville is served by the Sachem Central School District. Attendance zones on Long Island are assigned street by street, so a Farmingville mailing address does not by itself determine which school a home is zoned for.
- Elementary
- Cayuga Elementary School Chippewa Elementary School Grundy Avenue School Hiawatha School Lynwood Avenue School Merrimac School Nokomis School Tamarac Elementary School Waverly Avenue School Wenonah School
- Middle
- Sagamore Middle School Samoset Middle School Seneca Middle School
- High
- Sachem High School East Sachem High School North
These are the schools recorded on homes sold in this district over the last 12 months — the district may also serve neighbouring communities. Zones can change and run street by street — we confirm the exact assignment for any home before you offer.
Typical value is the median recorded sale price in the district. Typical annual tax and effective rate are the median recorded tax bill and that bill divided by the median sale price, across 615 recent sales carrying a reported tax figure — an observed cost ratio, not an official millage rate. District boundaries can cross town and postal lines, so always verify the district for a specific address.
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School district boundaries on Long Island often run street by street, so a Farmingville mailing address doesn't guarantee a given school. We confirm a home's exact attendance zone before you make an offer.
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Homes for Sale in Farmingville, NY
29 active listings currently on the market in Farmingville. Data refreshed from the MLS in real time.
Active 68d
Ranch
Active 111d
Cape Cod
Active 13d
Ranch
Active 14d
Hi Ranch
Active 17d
Cape Cod
Active 345d
Other
Listings courtesy of OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 20, 2026 12:15 am. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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| Address | Type | Beds / Ba | Sq Ft | Closed | Sale Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exp Ranch | 2 bd / 1 ba | 987 | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 4 ba | 3,017 | — | Sign in to view | — | 21d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 3 ba | 2,372 | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Colonial | 3 bd / 3 ba | 1,920 | — | Sign in to view | — | 8d | |
| Cape Cod | 4 bd / 2 ba | 2,402 | — | Sign in to view | — | 34d | |
| Colonial | 5 bd / 3 ba | 3,398 | — | Sign in to view | — | 29d | |
| Ranch | 2 bd / 1 ba | 580 | — | Sign in to view | — | 12d | |
| Ranch | 3 bd / 1 ba | 1,022 | — | Sign in to view | — | 11d | |
| Hi Ranch | 4 bd / 2 ba | 2,000 | — | Sign in to view | — | 24d | |
| Colonial | 3 bd / 2 ba | 1,450 | — | Sign in to view | — | 25d | |
| Contemporary | 5 bd / 3 ba | — | — | Sign in to view | — | 13d | |
| Colonial | 4 bd / 2 ba | 1,794 | — | Sign in to view | — | 27d |
Source: OneKey MLS — Farmingville closed sales, last 180 days. Verify all figures independently before making decisions.
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How Farmingville Fits Into the Suffolk County Market
Farmingville’s median sale price of about $647K sits about 6% below the Suffolk County median of about $689K. These are whole-county figures over a settled trailing 12 months — the same data behind our full Suffolk County reports.
County medians describe the wider market, not any specific property, and are not a valuation of a home in Farmingville.
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