219 Shafter Street, Islandia, NY 11749

$589,990 · 3 bed · 1 bath · 960 sq ft · built 1969 · MLS# 1049259 · Active

A rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind country ranch on a spacious 1/2 acre lot! Nestled on a peaceful, wooded cul-de-sac, this charming home offers the perfect blend of privacy, space, and convenience. The inviting open-concept layout features a living room, dining area, and kitchen with sliders to the patio backyard, creating a comfortable setting for everyday living and entertaining. Three bedrooms offer generous closet space, complemented by warm wood floors throughout. The expansive property provides plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors, while the impressive garage setup offers exceptional…

Single-family homes in the Hauppauge Union Free School District sold for a median of $850,000 (typically $750,000–$1,000,000) across 144 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Sep 30, 2026, up 8.3% on the 12 months before. This home's $589,990 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Hauppauge Union Free School District.

ZIP 11749 has about 2.9 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 $7,690 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 36% below the $12,000 typical for Hauppauge 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