278 Fire Island Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702

$1,199,000 · 3 bed · 3 bath · 1,934 sq ft · built 1850 · MLS# 1065286 · Active

Welcome to this beautifully updated 1852 Carriage House, perfectly situated in the heart of Babylon Village. Rich in character yet thoughtfully renovated for today’s lifestyle, this distinctive 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home sits on approximately .38 acres and offers nearly 2,000 square feet of living space. The renovated chef’s kitchen features high-end Bosch appliances, a 6-burner Wolf gas range, custom cabinetry, and an inviting open layout that flows seamlessly into the spacious family room—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Throughout the home, you’ll find gorgeous original hardwood floors, custom moldings, built-ins, and…

Single-family homes in the Babylon Union Free School District sold for a median of $762,000 (typically $650,000–$960,000) across 80 recorded sales between Oct 27, 2025 and Oct 2, 2026, down 7.1% on the 12 months before. This home's $1,199,000 list price sits in the upper single-family tier for the Babylon Union Free School District.

ZIP 11702 has about 2.9 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 $17,263 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 23% above the $14,000 typical for Babylon 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