Suffolk County and Smithtown Town property record for 12 Helen Ave, Smithtown, NY 11787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,496 sqft · built 1953 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $9,293 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473489 134.-4-5 |
| Primary APN | 473489 134.-4-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,676 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 816 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1953 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1953 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| View / Lot | Suburban |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 12 HELEN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11787-5705 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4-161451 TC-68 *20 LOTS 26 TO 30 INBIRCHCROFT COLONY BLK M |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP OF BIRCHCROFT COLONY |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3024 |
| Census Tract | 135306 |
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 HELEN AVE, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-5705 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 11919 / 860 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk County |
| County Subdivision | Smithtown Town |
| Unified School District | Smithtown Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,885 (-) Land $150 Building $3,735 | $485,625 (+10,776.26%) Land $18,750 Building $466,875 | |
| 2024 | $9,293.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,885 Land $150 Building $3,735 | $4,465 Land $172 Building $4,293 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.9% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,100,000 people · EPA ID NY5110526 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Asbestos resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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