Suffolk County and Smithtown Town property record for 298 Washington Ave, Saint James, NY 11780
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,003 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,327 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 473489 56.-1-22 |
| Primary APN | 473489 56.-1-22 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,003 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| View / Lot | Suburban |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | J32705 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 298 WASHINGTON AVE |
| City | SAINT JAMES |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11780-2244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 20-795326 TC-76 *610 P/L 932 933 925 ST JAMES PK |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SUFFOLK NY |
| Township / Civil Division | SMITHTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 135002 |
298 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Suffolk County and Smithtown Town records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 298 WASHINGTON AVE, SAINT JAMES, NY 11780-2244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| 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 | $3,000 Land $125 Building $2,875 | $375,000 Land $15,625 Building $359,375 | |
| 2024 | $2,327.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,000 Land $125 Building $2,875 | $3,449 Land $144 Building $3,305 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 298 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 298 Washington 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 | 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 | 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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