860 Hillcrest Drive, Orient, NY 11957

$2,350,000 · 3 bed · 4 bath · 2,700 sq ft · built 2001 · MLS# 1056455 · Active

Set on a spacious, shy acre with open field views, this renovated cedar-shingled farmhouse pairs classic North Fork character with a comprehensive renovation and addition. An expansive wrap-around porch drenched in light and enveloped in beautiful mature hydrangeas gives the home an inviting presence, while the pool and surrounding grounds make the most of its peaceful Orient setting. Inside, the three-bedroom, three-bath home features an open, light-filled floor plan designed for easy living and entertaining. Multiple sets of doors open directly to the deck and porch, creating a natural connection…

Single-family homes in the Oysterponds Union Free School District sold for a median of $1,230,000 (typically $875,000–$2,045,000) across 37 recorded sales between Oct 13, 2025 and Sep 29, 2026, down 5.4% on the 12 months before.

ZIP 11957 has about 7.6 months of single family inventory — buyer's market. Ample inventory gives buyers strong choice and negotiating leverage, with frequent price adjustments.

At about $10,800 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 80% above the $6,000 typical for Oysterponds 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