98 5th Avenue, Holtsville, NY 11742

$859,000 · 4 bed · 4 bath · 2,600 sq ft · built 1996 · MLS# 1072522 · Active

Welcome to your dream home in the sought-after Avenues section of Sachem School District. This beautifully appointed 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence makes a great first impression with a grand two-story-style entry with soaring ceilings, setting the tone for the gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout. The eat-in kitchen, outfitted with gas cooking, opens to a formal dining room, perfect for gatherings and entertaining. Unwind in the den, where a cozy wood-burning fireplace creates a warm, inviting focal point. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a spa-like bath with a…

Single-family homes in the Sachem Central School District sold for a median of $680,000 (typically $605,000–$750,000) across 528 recorded sales between Nov 5, 2025 and Nov 2, 2026, up 4.6% on the 12 months before. This home's $859,000 list price sits in the luxury single-family tier for the Sachem Central School District.

ZIP 11742 has about 2.6 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 $15,487 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 41% above the $11,000 typical for Sachem 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