Suffolk County and Riverhead Town property record for 251 Washington Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,839 sqft · built 1933 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $410,000 (Aug 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $12,344 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473000 68.-3-28 |
| Primary APN | 473000 68.-3-28 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,839 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,939 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 799 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1933 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Composition/Composite |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 317 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Covered Porch |
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 31 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | RIVERHEAD |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11901-6009 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 04 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVERHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 169906 |
251 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2020.
Source: Suffolk County and Riverhead Town records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6009 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MICHAEL A BYRNE |
| Nov 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 13068 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 251 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6009 |
| Document Number | 0130680024 |
| Book / Page | 013068 / 000024 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 2169 24TH ST #2 LONG ISLAND CITY NY 111053356, 2, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11105-3356 |
| Document Number | 231640887 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 023164/000887 |
| Name | MICHAEL A BYRNE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3707 BERNE RD, WANTAGH, NY 11793-3113 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 251 WASHINGTON AVE, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-6009 |
| Document Number | 0129360201 |
| Book / Page | 012936 / 000201 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3707 BERNE RD WANTAGH NY 117933113, WANTAGH, NY 11793-3113 |
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 | $62,100 Land $8,000 Building $54,100 | $761,029 Land $98,039 Building $662,990 | |
| 2024 | $12,344.00 | ||
| 2023 | $60,600 Land $8,000 Building $52,600 | $652,314 Land $86,114 Building $566,200 |
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 251 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 251 Washington Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 |
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