Suffolk County and Riverhead Town property record for 172 Washington Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,510 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Dec 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $8,541 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473000 90.-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 473000 90.-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,510 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 909 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 801 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 480 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 31 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 172 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | RIVERHEAD |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11901-6014 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 03 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVERHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 169905 |
172 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and Riverhead Town records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 172 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6014 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 8, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13081 / 437 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 1, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1199000239 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Property Address | 172 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6014 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0233280086 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 23328/86 |
| Instrument | DM036008 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | 172 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6014 |
| Document Number | 0130810437 |
| Book / Page | 013081 / 000437 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 66 DOUGS LN SOUTH JAMESPORT NY 11970, SOUTH JAMESPORT, NY 11970 |
Source: Suffolk County and Riverhead Town assessment roll, as of August 11, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk County |
| County Subdivision | Riverhead Town |
| Unified School District | Riverhead Central School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,200 Land $9,800 Building $31,400 | $504,902 Land $120,098 Building $384,804 | |
| 2024 | $8,541.00 | ||
| 2023 | $41,200 Land $9,800 Building $31,400 | $443,488 Land $105,490 Building $337,998 |
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 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · other causes |
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.
Wildfire risk around 172 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 54% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | RIVERHEAD WATER DISTRICT serves 35,000 people · EPA ID NY5103705 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrite resolved · Jul 2023 |
|---|---|
| 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 48 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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