Suffolk County and Riverhead Town property record for 259 Remsen Rd, Wading River, NY 11792
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,155 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.53 acres (66,647 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $313,000 (Dec 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $19,202 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473000 55.-3-24.2 |
| Primary APN | 473000 55.-3-24.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,155 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,163 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,273 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 66,647 sqft |
| Lot Width | 20 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Canal |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 970 sqft |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 39 |
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| Street Address | 259 REMSEN RD |
| City | WADING RIVER |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11792-1757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 02 |
| Legal Description | MAP X G GROSSELFINGER FM 9241 FLD 6/30/92 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MAP WOODLAND ACRES SECTION I |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | RIVERHEAD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 169701 |
259 Remsen Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1999.
Source: Suffolk County and Riverhead Town records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 REMSEN RD, WADING RIVER, NY 11792-1757 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | Dec 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 18, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12008 / 512 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | Shoreham-Wading River Central School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,600 Land $14,800 Building $62,800 | $950,980 Land $181,373 Building $769,608 | |
| 2024 | $19,202.00 | ||
| 2023 | $77,600 Land $14,800 Building $62,800 | $835,307 Land $159,311 Building $675,996 |
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 259 Remsen Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 55 flood claims nearby since 1981.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 55 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 16 of 55 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 259 Remsen Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 100 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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