511 Montauk Highway, East Moriches, NY 11940

$949,000 · 5 bed · 4 bath · 2,799 sq ft · built 1865 · MLS# 1042991 · Active

Step inside this incredible and experience where timeless historic charm meets modern amenities. Spacious rooms, thoughtful updates, and a versatile layout provide plenty of room for everyday living and comfortable accommodations for extended family or guests. The main house boasts 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 1 half bath while the second part of the home has 2 bedrooms, living room, full bathroom and a separate entrance making this perfect for added income with proper permits or room for extended family or guests. The newly renovated kitchen features stainless steel…

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.

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 $15,909 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 14% above 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