52 Bayway Avenue, Brightwaters, NY 11718

$939,000 · 5 bed · 3 bath · 3,184 sq ft · built 1950 · MLS# 1056197 · Active

Lovely home in the heart of Brightwaters, just two blocks from the village docks and two blocks from the Great South Bay. Property includes access to the Brightwaters Village docks as well as eligibility for a boat slip. Wood floors throughout add warmth and character, while the generously sized lot provides plenty of outdoor space. A detached garage with a second driveway offers additional parking and storage. Enjoy the charm of Brightwaters Village living with convenient access to the waterfront.

Single-family homes in the Bay Shore Union Free School District sold for a median of $665,000 (typically $590,000–$770,000) across 163 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Sep 29, 2026, up 3.1% on the 12 months before. This home's $939,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the Bay Shore Union Free School District.

ZIP 11718 has about 4.4 months of single family inventory — balanced market. Supply and demand are roughly even, so buyers and sellers share leverage with fair, predictable pricing.

At about $21,887 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 82% above the $12,000 typical for Bay Shore 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