18 Houghton Boulevard, Stony Brook, NY 11790

$549,999 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,438 sq ft · built 1937 · MLS# 1056104 · Active

Tucked onto a level, beautifully planted lot in one of Stony Brook's most convenient neighborhoods, this inviting single-level home blends timeless character with everyday comfort. A covered front porch opens to a sun-filled interior where hardwood floors run through the main living spaces. The spacious living room is full of original character - crown molding, a brick wood-burning fireplace, and a graceful arched niche — all bathed in light from a large picture window. A pass-through connects to the eat-in kitchen, where oak cabinetry, a gas cooktop, and a sunny…

Single-family homes in the Three Village Central School District sold for a median of $835,000 (typically $730,000–$990,000) across 338 recorded sales between Oct 4, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 9% on the 12 months before. This home's $549,999 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Three Village Central School District.

ZIP 11790 has about 2.1 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 $8,072 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 53% below the $17,000 typical for Three Village 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