Suffolk County and Smithtown Town property record for 256 4th Ave, Saint James, NY 11780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $820,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $12,782 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473489 55.-2-62 |
| Primary APN | 473489 55.-2-62 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
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| Account Number | J21205 |
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| Street Address | 256 4TH AVE |
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11780-2616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-782776 TC-76 *585 269 & OT LOT 268ST JAMES PARK LOTS 266 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JAMIS PK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3046 |
| Census Tract | 135003 |
256 4th Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 WINSTON DR, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-3924 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13342 / 560 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 256 4TH AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2616 |
| Document Number | 1334000560 |
| Book / Page | 13342 / 560 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 48 WINSTON DR, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-3924 |
| Date | Jul 14, 2026 |
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| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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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 | $4,810 Land $300 Building $4,510 | $601,250 Land $37,500 Building $563,750 | |
| 2024 | $12,782.00 | ||
| 2023 | $4,810 Land $300 Building $4,510 | $5,529 Land $345 Building $5,184 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 256 4th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1986.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1986) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1986 · river or lake flooding |
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 256 4th 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 | 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 | ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT serves 10,587 people · EPA ID NY5103266 |
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| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 474 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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