3 School Street, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

$569,000 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,103 sq ft · built 1929 · MLS# 1051890 · Active

Distinctive details, inviting living spaces, and annual property taxes under $6,000! Located on a dead-end street in the heart of Lake Ronkonkoma, this updated home blends character with everyday comfort and convenience. A renovated sunroom with large windows and inviting lighting creates a welcoming entrance, leading into a generously sized living room with newer vinyl flooring. The spacious kitchen pairs a distinctive coffered ceiling with granite countertops, ample storage, and stainless steel appliances. A vaulted ceiling and skylights lend an airy feel to the adjoining dining area, while sliding doors…

Single-family homes in the Sachem Central School District sold for a median of $679,000 (typically $600,000–$750,000) across 523 recorded sales between Oct 7, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 4.5% on the 12 months before. This home's $569,000 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Sachem Central School District.

ZIP 11779 has about 2 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 $5,352 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 51% below the $11,000 typical for Sachem 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