277 Howell Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901

$569,000 · 2 bed · 1 bath · 944 sq ft · built 1950 · MLS# 1031020 · Active

Lovingly maintained by the same family for decades, this charming 1950s Cape Cod offers timeless character, thoughtful updates, and exciting potential for future expansion. The home features an updated kitchen with classic white cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances, an updated bath, and newer heating and central air conditioning for year-round comfort. A bright, enclosed sunroom provides the perfect place to relax. The walk-up attic presents an excellent opportunity to expand the living space, with the potential to create two additional bedrooms and a bath, a home office, or…

Single-family homes in the Riverhead Central School District sold for a median of $739,000 (typically $550,000–$900,000) across 308 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 19.2% on the 12 months before. This home's $569,000 list price sits in the mid-market single-family tier for the Riverhead Central School District.

ZIP 11901 has about 4.4 months of single family inventory — balanced market. Supply and demand are roughly even, so buyers and sellers share leverage with fair, predictable pricing.

At about $9,152 a year, this home's property tax is in line with the roughly $10,000 typical for Riverhead Central 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