3 Gate Road, Saint James, NY 11780

$979,000 · 4 bed · 3 bath · 2,064 sq ft · built 1963 · MLS# 1057272 · Active

Classic Center Hall Colonial in Head of the Harbor, Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Center Hall Colonial, ideally situated on 2.19 acres in the Head of the Harbor area of St. James, NY. Built in 1963, this well-maintained home offers timeless character, spacious living, and an exceptional location. Step inside to discover beautiful wood floors and classic wood doors, adding warmth and character throughout the home. Marvin windows provide quality, natural light, and lasting appeal. The property features a cedar deck, perfect for relaxing outdoors or entertaining while enjoying…

Single-family homes in the Smithtown Central School District sold for a median of $845,000 (typically $735,000–$990,000) across 422 recorded sales between Oct 20, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 4.3% on the 12 months before. This home's $979,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the Smithtown Central School District.

ZIP 11780 has about 3.3 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 $17,502 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 17% above 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