12 Heather Court, Centereach, NY 11720

$659,999 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,200 sq ft · built 1970 · MLS# 1037073 · Active

Incredible opportunity to own this magnificent sprawling ranch perfectly positioned at the back of a quiet cul-de-sac and offered by its original owner! Meticulously maintained, cared for, and loved, this exceptional home sits on an extra-large flat lot and delivers an incredible combination of indoor comfort, outdoor recreation, and entertaining space. The resort-style backyard is a true oasis featuring a fiberglass in-ground swimming pool with a crushed-stone patio, multiple distinct entertaining areas, two storage sheds, an oversized barn/pool house, a private sports court with basketball hoop, and an expansive concrete…

Single-family homes in the Middle Country Central School District sold for a median of $635,000 (typically $565,000–$710,000) across 528 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 5.8% on the 12 months before. This home's $659,999 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the Middle Country Central School District.

ZIP 11720 has about 2.6 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 $10,065 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 16% below the $12,000 typical for Middle Country 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