Suffolk County and Smithtown Town property record for 278 River Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,882 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Nov 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $17,166 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473489 79.-1-5 |
| Primary APN | 473489 79.-1-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,882 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,882 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| View / Lot | Suburban |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 680 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 814 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 278 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SMITHTOWN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11787-1862 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 21-835101 TC-70 *5580 LOT 1 THE SOUTH LOT SEC 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 134908 |
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town records, as of August 11, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 RIVER RD, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787-1862 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 12219 / 335 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0128230931 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $7,040 (-) Land $1,000 Building $6,040 | $880,000 (+10,774.94%) Land $125,000 Building $755,000 | |
| 2024 | $17,166.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,040 Land $1,000 Building $6,040 | $8,092 Land $1,149 Building $6,943 |
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 | 4 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.
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 | SUFFOLK COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY serves 1,100,000 people · EPA ID NY5110526 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025–2027) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Asbestos resolved · Jul 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 154 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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