5 Essex Place, Commack, NY 11725

$749,999 · 3 bed · 2 bath · 1,416 sq ft · built 1958 · MLS# 1061949 · Coming Soon

**A timeless red brick exterior, a generous corner lot, and an opportunity to make it your own.** Welcome to 5 Essex Place, where charm, convenience, and value come together in the heart of Commack. Set on approximately 15,000 square feet of property, this inviting split-level home offers an exceptional opportunity for first-time homebuyers and those looking to establish roots in the highly desirable Commack School District. Notable improvements include a new hot water heater, new central A/C condenser, and a roof approximately 10 years new. The home also features natural…

Single-family homes in the Commack Union Free School District sold for a median of $850,000 (typically $755,000–$980,000) across 272 recorded sales between Oct 6, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, up 3.7% on the 12 months before. This home's $749,999 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Commack Union Free School District.

ZIP 11725 has about 1.7 months of single family inventory — hot seller's market. Severe inventory shortage — homes sell fast and often draw multiple offers over asking, giving sellers maximum leverage.

At about $12,613 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 21% below the $16,000 typical for Commack 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