430 Montauk Highway, East Moriches, NY 11940

$999,000 · 5 bed · 3 bath · 2,183 sq ft · built 1870 · MLS# 1020923 · Active

Nestled within the Historic District, this captivating circa-1870 Victorian farmhouse is a rare offering that beautifully blends timeless elegance, rich architectural character, and modern comfort. Set on a meticulously landscaped half-acre parcel, this distinguished residence offers approximately 2,801 square feet of thoughtfully maintained living space with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. A freshly painted cedar exterior, complemented by an 8-year-old cedar roof, creates a striking first impression, while the expansive wraparound porch invites moments of quiet relaxation amid the property's picturesque surroundings. Newly planted trees, a charming storage shed,…

Single-family homes in the East Moriches Union Free School District sold for a median of $830,000 (typically $725,000–$1,250,000) across 58 recorded sales between Oct 27, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026, up 3.9% on the 12 months before. This home's $999,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the East Moriches Union Free School District.

ZIP 11940 has about 3.8 months of single family inventory — seller's market. Demand is outpacing supply, so homes sell quickly with firm pricing and limited room to negotiate.

At about $12,165 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 13% below the $14,000 typical for East Moriches Union Free School District. Suffolk bills combine town, school and special-district levies, so two homes at the same price in neighboring districts can carry materially different taxes. Exemptions such as STAR, Senior or Veteran move the number as well — a new owner's bill is often not the same as the seller's.

OneKey MLS (recorded LI sales, trailing 12mo) + actual tax