Suffolk County and Smithtown Town property record for 261 2nd Ave, Saint James, NY 11780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,209 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Feb 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $13,775 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance Oct 2019 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473489 55.-2-40.2 |
| Primary APN | 473489 55.-2-40.2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,209 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,609 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,209 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| View / Lot | Suburban |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | J21395 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 2ND AVE |
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11780-2607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-782226 TC-76 *585 PT L 204-207 208ST JAMES PARK |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JAMES PK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3047 |
| Census Tract | 135003 |
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 2ND AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Feb 1, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12899 / 54 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0130320644 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Property Address | 261 2ND AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0232250338 |
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| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 23225/338 |
| Instrument | DL050935 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2019 |
| Property Address | 261 2ND AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2607 |
| Document Number | 0130320644 |
| Book / Page | 013032 / 000644 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 2ND AVE ST JAMES NY 117802607, ST JAMES, NY 11780-2607 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Recording Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 2ND AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2607 |
| Document Number | 0128990054 |
| Book / Page | 012899 / 000054 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 20, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ICON ABSTRACT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 CLIFFORD BLVD HAUPPAUGE NY 117882505, HAUPPAUGE, NY 11788-2505 |
| Document Number | 227850365 |
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| Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 022785/000365 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 31, 2047 |
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 | $5,200 (-) Land $300 Building $4,900 | $650,000 (+10,775.02%) Land $37,500 Building $612,500 | |
| 2024 | $13,775.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,200 Land $300 Building $4,900 | $5,977 Land $345 Building $5,632 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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