17 Hawkins Lane, Brookhaven, NY 11719

$779,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,340 sq ft · built 1954 · MLS# 1051406 · Active

Nestled in the heart of Brookhaven Hamlet on a private dead end street, this exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home offers remarkably low true annual taxes, along with a rare combination of privacy, natural beauty, and South Shore living. Set on approximately a half-acre of beautiful, wooded, upstate-like property and directly across from acres of protected woodlands, the setting is peaceful, private, and surrounded by nature, yet conveniently close to everything. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, featuring soaring cathedral ceilings, a full private bath, and a balcony overlooking the…

Single-family homes in the South Country Central School District sold for a median of $640,000 (typically $540,000–$750,000) across 250 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 10.3% on the 12 months before. This home's $779,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the South Country Central School District.

At about $8,712 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 13% below the $10,000 typical for South 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