1547 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, NY 11747

$889,000 · 5 bed · 2 bath · 1,681 sq ft · built 1942 · MLS# 1073030 · Active

Welcome to this beautifully updated and move-in-ready home in the Half Hollow Hills East School District. Ideally located with convenient access to major highways, shopping, and the vibrant downtown areas of Huntington and Farmingdale, this property offers an exceptional combination of location, flexibility, and value. With multiple living spaces, two kitchens, and a partially finished basement with a private outside entrance, the home offers an exciting opportunity for investors seeking multi-family potential (subject to proper permits and approvals) or buyers looking for a comfortable multi-generational living arrangement. The flexible layout…

Single-family homes in the Half Hollow Hills Central School District sold for a median of $1,330,000 (typically $935,000–$1,705,000) across 317 recorded sales between Nov 7, 2025 and Oct 30, 2026, up 15.7% on the 12 months before. This home's $889,000 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the Half Hollow Hills Central School District.

ZIP 11747 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 $11,337 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 40% below the $19,000 typical for Half Hollow Hills 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