355 Forest Lane, Smithtown, NY 11787

$899,000 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 1,722 sq ft · built 1949 · MLS# 1052534 · Active

Renovated well beyond the surface, this Smithtown home in the Hauppauge school district offers a thoughtfully reconfigured floor plan with excellent flow, functionality, and space exactly where it matters most. Virtually everything is new — from the systems to the finishes — delivering true turnkey living with the peace of mind of new construction. At the heart of the home, a full-service kitchen impresses with abundant cabinetry and generous storage. Single-level living is made easy with a first-floor master suite featuring his-and-hers closets, opening directly to a dedicated family gathering…

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 $899,000 list price sits in the mid-market single-family tier for the Hauppauge Union Free School District.

ZIP 11787 has about 2.7 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 $15,600 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 30% above 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