26 Garfield Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730

26 Garfield Avenue, East Islip, NY 11730

$640,000 · 2 bed · 1 bath · 864 sq ft · built 1920 · MLS# 900208 · Active

Opportunity Knocks at 26 Garfield Ave! Historic Charm + Massive Potential Discover this charming 1 and 1/2 story 2-bedroom, 1-bath 1920's Vintage cottage situated on a beautiful .34 flat treed lot in a highly sought-after East Islip neighborhood. Perfect for first-time homebuyers, investors or anyone looking to create their dream space. Property Highlights: Historic Charm: A cozy ranch layout with a warm, inviting vibe, surrounded by unique homes.Tastefully updated kitchen with new appliances, full bath, wood floors throughout. The Ultimate Bonus Space: A detached garage partially finished with cedar siding,…

Single-family homes in the East Islip Union Free School District sold for a median of $725,000 (typically $645,000–$870,000) across 170 recorded sales between Oct 8, 2025 and Oct 1, 2026, up 6.6% on the 12 months before. This home's $640,000 list price sits in the entry single-family tier for the East Islip Union Free School District.

ZIP 11730 has about 2.8 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 $9,166 a year, this home's property tax runs roughly 24% below 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.

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East Islip Market Trend

Over the past 2 years, East Islip has resisted a single storyline: the median sale price has bounced between $517K and $1.44M, the kind of swing that typically reflects a thin or mixed market. Homes here have lately been going under contract in roughly 24 days.

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