187 The Helm, East Islip, NY 11730

$5,970,000 · 5 bed · 8 bath · 7,024 sq ft · built 2017 · MLS# 1071099 · Active

Discover exceptional waterfront living in the prestigious Moorings community of East Islip. This magnificent Victorian-style estate sits on approximately 1.5 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, offering elegance, privacy, and breathtaking water views. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms, this remarkable residence boasts a grand entrance foyer, soaring ceilings, formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen, spacious living areas, home office, and luxurious primary suite. An elevator provides convenient access throughout the home. The outdoor setting is equally impressive, featuring an in-ground heated saltwater pool, spa, expansive patio,…

Single-family homes in the East Islip Union Free School District sold for a median of $735,000 (typically $645,000–$890,000) across 173 recorded sales between Nov 7, 2025 and Oct 29, 2026, up 8.1% on the 12 months before. This home's $5,970,000 list price sits in the luxury single-family tier for the East Islip Union Free School District.

ZIP 11730 has about 2.3 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 $45,486 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 279% above the $12,000 typical for East Islip 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