Suffolk County and Islip Town property record for 172 Howells Rd, Brightwaters, NY 11718
| Property Type | Grocery, Supermarket |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,352 sqft |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,285,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,986 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 472801 1.-1-28 |
| Primary APN | 472801 1.-1-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 1,352 sqft Building Perimeter |
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| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Width | 126 ft Width |
| Account Number | 411860 |
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| Street Address | 172 HOWELLS RD |
| City | BRIGHTWATERS |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11718 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Grocery, Supermarket |
| Local Zoning Code | NULL |
| Legal Description | X2201194Y185307 N N00000000 |
| Legal Block | 1000 |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | ISLIP |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 145903 |
172 Howells Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in April 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and Islip Town records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 HOWELLS RD, BRIGHTWATERS, NY 11718 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13054 / 342 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0123050573 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Apr 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 172 HOWELLS RD, BAY SHORE, NY 11706-5323 |
| Document Number | 0130540342 |
| Book / Page | 13054 / 342 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 172 HOWELLS RD, BAY SHORE, NY 11706-5323 |
| Document Number | 0129430782 |
| Book / Page | 012943 / 000782 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 9816 BISHOP LN PORT RICHEY FL 346684004, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668-4004 |
Source: Suffolk County and Islip Town assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| Municipality | Brightwaters Village |
| County | Suffolk County |
| County Subdivision | Islip Town |
| Unified School District | Bay Shore Union Free School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $144,000 Land $59,900 Building $84,100 | $2,028,169 (+8.73%) Land $843,662 Building $1,184,507 | |
| 2024 | $8,986.00 | $1,865,285 (+12.44%) Land $775,907 Building $1,089,378 | |
| 2023 | $144,000 Land $59,900 Building $84,100 | $1,658,986 Land $690,092 Building $968,894 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 172 Howells Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 9 flood claims nearby since 1991.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (1991–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 9 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 172 Howells Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 346 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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