Majestic 3 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home with Private Resort-Style Backyard! Perched high atop a beautiful block, this stunning home offers the perfect blend of style, comfort, and entertaining space—inside and out. Step inside to an open and airy floor plan featuring a spacious living room with fireplace, formal dining area, den, and a bright, flowing kitchen that opens to a large family room. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, this layout delivers space and flexibility for every lifestyle. Upstairs, you'll find a sprawling primary suite with cathedral ceilings, walk-in closet, and private ensuite bathroom. Two additional bedrooms and bathrooms provide comfort for guests or family, plus bonus areas ideal for work-from-home, hobbies, or extra storage. Finished basement great for added room and play area. Enjoy true luxury living in your private backyard oasis featuring a 30,000-gallon in-ground pool with new liner, waterfall, and new saltwater system. Entertain with ease at the built-in BBQ, gather around the fire pit, and relax surrounded by lush landscaping supported by a new sprinkler system. Key Features: 3 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms Located at high elevation with grand views Spacious, flowing layout with multiple living areas This home is ideal for those who love to entertain or simply enjoy their own private getaway. With thoughtful updates, resort-style amenities, and space to spread out, this is the one you’ve been waiting for.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$451Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listing by Rina Brooke• Local Realty
Listing by Ryan Braswell• Local Realty
Contact: 516-330-4113
Bought with Joanne Hantzopoulos• Douglas Elliman Real Estate
Looking For That Updated Colonial W/ Open Flr Plan.Here It Is This Home Has Been Expanded & Redone Inside & Out 9 Yrs Ago. Entertain In The Yard By The Salt Water Pool W/ Water Fall & Enjoy Watching Tv Outside By The Bar. Sit Inside By The Fireplace On Winter Nights. The Amenities Continue W/ Maple Cabinets W/Granite Tops,Tile Back Splash Ssapl's, Hw Flrs Thru Out,Updated Baths/ Detailed Moldings/Sliders Off Kitchen To Yd/Recessed Lights/Wood Rails/ Generator Hook Up/Freshly Painted & Much More!, Additional information: Appearance:Diamond,Separate Hotwater Heater:Y
Public Records
Aug 12, 2003
Sold
$385,000
$154/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 1998
Sold
$197,000
$79/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 20, 1989
Sold
$165,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,314
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2025
$17,314 (+3.6%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2024
$16,718 (−0.8%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2023
$16,846 (+1.9%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2022
$16,531
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2021
$16,531 (+1.9%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2020
$16,223 (+0.2%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2019
$16,183 (+13.4%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2018
$14,268 (+3.5%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2017
$13,787 (+1.3%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2016
$13,609 (+3.2%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2015
$13,192 (+2.0%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2014
$12,934 (−8.8%)
$325 + $5,908
$6,233
2013
$14,176 (+12.8%)
$325 + $6,650
$6,975
2012
$12,568 (+1.6%)
$325 + $6,055
$6,380
2011
$12,366 (+58.2%)
$325 + $6,055
$6,380
2010
$7,819 (+2.3%)
$325 + $4,010
$4,335
2009
$7,642
$325 + $4,010
$4,335
Tax history for 16 Rita Cres
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,314
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2025
$17,314 (+3.6%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2024
$16,718 (−0.8%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2023
$16,846 (+1.9%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2022
$16,531
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2021
$16,531 (+1.9%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2020
$16,223 (+0.2%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2019
$16,183 (+13.4%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2018
$14,268 (+3.5%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2017
$13,787 (+1.3%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2016
$13,609 (+3.2%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2015
$13,192 (+2.0%)
$325 + $5,818
$6,143
2014
$12,934 (−8.8%)
$325 + $5,908
$6,233
2013
$14,176 (+12.8%)
$325 + $6,650
$6,975
2012
$12,568 (+1.6%)
$325 + $6,055
$6,380
2011
$12,366 (+58.2%)
$325 + $6,055
$6,380
2010
$7,819 (+2.3%)
$325 + $4,010
$4,335
2009
$7,642
$325 + $4,010
$4,335
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,062
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Suffolk County
APN
0800178000200010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 31, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Carport YN: No
Parking Total: 4
Garage Information
Has Garage
Interior
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: First Floor Full Bath,Ceiling Fan(s),Eat-in Kitchen,Formal Dining,High Ceilings,Kitchen Island,Natural Woodwork,Open Floorplan,Open Kitchen,Primary Bathroom,Master Downstairs,Recessed Lighting,Speakers,Walk Through Kitchen
Window Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows
Laundry Features: In Basement
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator