$789,000
SOLD JAN 12, 2026

117 5th St Saint James, NY 11780

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,149 Sq Ft
14,375 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$367 Per Sq Ft

15% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near golf course, public transit, schools, and shops
  • Ranch Style House
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Saint James Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen

About This Home

As of January 2026

Newly renovated single-story living in the heart of St. James! This move-in ready ranch features a spacious living room and a dedicated dining room, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy a first-floor primary bedroom and seamless access from the kitchen to both the backyard and attached 1-car garage—ideal for indoor/outdoor living. The .33-acre, level, fully fenced yard provides plenty of space for outdoor fun. The updated kitchen includes quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and a gas connection ready for easy conversion to a gas range, with an exterior natural gas hookup for BBQ grilling. Recent updates and improvements make this home truly turnkey: roof, windows, siding, kitchen, and bathrooms are all 2020 or newer, along with a high-efficiency natural gas boiler & hot water heater (installed January 2025), updated hardwood flooring, fresh paint, and modern recessed lighting throughout. Ample parking is available with an attached garage plus a 4-car driveway. Conveniently located near the revitalized Lake Avenue district with shops, cafes, restaurants, parks, and just minutes to beaches, Stony Brook Harbor, and transportation. Single-story convenience. Modern upgrades. Prime St. James location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Maselli

JMRENY Brokerage Phone: 516-253-1113 License #10491206040 Listed on: 11/13/2025

JMRENY

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa Elefante

Signature Premier Properties License #10301217279

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $13,120

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 0.33 Acre Lot
  • South Facing Home
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,149 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Insulated Windows
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Galley Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Location

  • Property is near golf course, public transit, schools, and shops

Schools

  • St James Elementary School
  • Nesaquake Middle School
  • Smithtown High School-East

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Cesspool
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Removable Kitchen Island and Hutch, Garage Gym Rack
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0800-056-00-04-00-007-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$13,120

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

0.33 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Property SubType: Single Family Residence
  • Levels: One
  • Exclusions: Removable Kitchen Island and Hutch, Garage Gym Rack
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Attribution Contact: 516-253-1113
  • Carport Y N: No
  • CurrentPrice: 789000.00
  • MlsMajorChangeType: Sold
  • CurrentPrice_By_LivingArea: 367.14751
  • ListPrice_By_LivingArea: 367.14751
  • ListPrice_By_OriginalListPrice: 1.14514
  • ListPrice_By_LotSizeAcres: 2390909.0909
  • LivingAreaSearchSqFt: 2149.00
  • CurrentPrice_By_BuildingAreaTotal: 290.82197
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Tankless Water Heater, Washer
  • Interior Amenities: First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Speed Internet, His and Hers Closets, Open Kitchen, Quartz/Quartzite Counters, Recessed Lighting, Walk Through Kitchen
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 2149
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: South
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • Spa: No
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Description: Driveway, Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer: Cesspool
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Middle School: Nesaquake Middle School

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.33
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 14375
  • Lot Features: Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Near School, Near Shops
  • Parcel Number: 0800-056-00-04-00-007-000
  • Property Attached: No
  • Additional Parcels: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 13120.08
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: St James Elementary School
  • High School: Smithtown High School-East
  • Middle School District: Smithtown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2020
Closed on
Jun 12, 2020
Sold by
Kaplan David and Kaplan Jill
Bought by
Heedles Christopher J and Deletrain-Heedles Marina
Seller's Agent
Michael Scarito
RE/MAX Integrity Leaders
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Maselli
JMRENY
List Price
$499,999
Sold Price
$497,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,499
-0.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.52%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 26, 2019
Closed on
Dec 11, 2019
Sold by
Fox Daniel J
Bought by
Kaplan David and Kaplan Jill
Seller's Agent
Gerald Wood
New Door Properties LLC
Buyer's Agent
Michael Scarito
RE/MAX Integrity Leaders
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$335,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-1.18%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
120.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2004
Sold by
Frontz Esther
Bought by
Frontz William T and Frontz Deborah

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,000
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $497,500 None Available
Deed $252,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $215,000 Commonwealth Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $172,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Sold $789,000 0.0% $367 / Sq Ft
12/08/2025 12/08/25 Price Changed $789,000 0.0% $367 / Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Pending -- -- --
11/19/2025 11/19/25 Off Market $789,000 -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $689,000 +38.5% $321 / Sq Ft
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Off Market $497,500 -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 Off Market $335,000 -- --
06/12/2020 06/12/20 Sold $497,500 -0.5% -- View Prior Sale
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2020 02/18/20 For Sale $499,999 +49.3% --
12/11/2019 12/11/19 Sold $335,000 -1.2% -- View Prior Sale
11/08/2019 11/08/19 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2019 10/26/19 For Sale $339,000 -- --
Source: OneKey® MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,795 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2023 $12,795 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2022 $11,189 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2021 $11,189 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2020 $12,502 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2019 $12,502 $0 $0 $0
2018 -- $4,815 $250 $4,565
2017 $11,711 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2016 $11,460 $4,815 $250 $4,565
2015 -- $4,815 $250 $4,565
2014 -- $4,815 $250 $4,565
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: OneKey® MLS

MLS Number: 934266

OneKey® MLS

APN: 0800-056-00-04-00-007-000

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