73 Cherokee Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795
$699,000 · 4 bed · 2 bath · 1,793 sq ft · built 1971 · MLS# 1043994 · Active
Welcome to this inviting home tucked away on a quiet dead-end street in a private and secluded setting. Offering 1,793 sq. ft. of gross living area, this home features hardwood floors, and inviting dining area, two updated full bathrooms, including updated whirlpool tub, and a spacious laundry area. The attached one car garage adds convenience and storage. The flexible layout may offer potential for a mother/daughter or accessory apartment with proper permits. Vinyl siding enhances the front exterior, while the peaceful location provides a wonderful sense of privacy. With affordable…
Single-family homes in the West Islip Union Free School District sold for a median of $775,000 (typically $700,000–$920,000) across 187 recorded sales between Oct 8, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 2.5% on the 12 months before. This home's $699,000 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the West Islip Union Free School District.
ZIP 11795 has about 2.4 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 $12,540 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 10% below the $14,000 typical for West Islip 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.
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West Islip Market Trend
Momentum in West Islip has been building over the past 2 years — the median sale price has climbed roughly 6% year over year to about $830K while time on market has generally shortened. Sellers currently hold the stronger hand, and if the pattern persists, prices could continue to firm.
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