278 Lake Drive, Copiague, NY 11726

$648,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,018 sq ft · built 1988 · MLS# 1051229 · Active

Welcome to 278 Lake Drive in Copiague! This charming ranch offers 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the main level with a comfortable, functional layout. The home features gas heating and plenty of additional living space. The finished lower level offers excellent potential for extended family or guests, featuring two additional rooms, 3 egress windows and a private outside entrance. A versatile space with plenty of possibilities to fit your needs. Located in the Copiague School District and conveniently situated near shopping, dining, transportation and local amenities. Come see…

Single-family homes in the Copiague Union Free School District sold for a median of $621,000 (typically $560,000–$705,000) across 187 recorded sales between Oct 7, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 6.2% on the 12 months before. This home's $648,000 list price sits in the mid-market single-family tier for the Copiague Union Free School District.

ZIP 11726 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 $10,555 a year, this home's property tax is in line with the roughly $11,000 typical for Copiague 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