16 Arlington Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780

$698,000 · 5 bed · 2 bath · 2,228 sq ft · built 1963 · MLS# 1053418 · Active

Welcome to this spacious high ranch, beautifully situated on a generous quarter-acre in the desirable Hamlet of St. James. A paver-stone driveway and matching front walkway provide excellent curb appeal, while the expansive driveway offers ample parking for multiple vehicles. Inside, you’ll find a freshly painted home featuring hardwood floors throughout the main level. The first floor offers a spacious living room and dining room with vaulted ceilings, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed layout is ideal for multigenerational living, with three bedrooms and a remodeled bathroom…

Single-family homes in the Smithtown Central School District sold for a median of $845,000 (typically $735,000–$995,000) across 440 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 5% on the 12 months before. This home's $698,000 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Smithtown Central School District.

ZIP 11780 has about 3.6 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 $12,885 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 14% below the $15,000 typical for Smithtown 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