Own a Piece of Long Island History. Designed by Hewitt & Bottomley, this former residence of John M Townsend, Jr was built in 1783 and has been totally restored and updated for today's living. The Farmhouse was enlarged with two wings in the early 1900s and has wide planked floors, a Cozy Library, Living Room and large Dining Room with Fireplaces Situated on almost 5 prime Mill Neck acres, it has three Patios, a heated gunite Pool and an old Tennis Court nestled amongst fabulous specimen trees and landscaping .A Complete List of Improvements is attached., Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,ExterioFeatures:Tennis,Separate Hotwater Heater:Y
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
4.29 acresLot Size
$596Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listing by Christina Porter• Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
Listing by Christina Teagle• Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
Bought with Kathryn Zoller• Daniel Gale Sothebys Intl Rlty
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Market trends in 11765, NY
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
98.1%
+3.3% MoM
Median sale price
$6.0M
$519K MoM
Avg. days on market
241d
1 days MoM
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Sale history for 16 Frost Mill Rd
Date
Event
Price
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L3444332
Feb 15, 2023
Sold
$3,097,500
$563/sq ft
Dec 16, 2022
Pending
—
Nov 18, 2022
Listed
$3,195,000
$581/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 11, 2020
Sold
$1,625,000
$295/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L3200933
Jul 28, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Jul 28, 2020
Sold
$1,625,000
$295/sq ft
Mar 25, 2020
Pending
—
Mar 9, 2020
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2020
Listed
$1,625,000
$295/sq ft
Designed by Hewitt & Bottomley. This Original 1793 Farmhouse, the Former Residence of James M Townsend,Jr was Transfused With Two Wings in the Early 1900s. 7+ Bedrooms, Wide Planked Floors, Oak Paneled Library, DR with Fpl. Two Patios, Heated Pool, Tennis Court. 2019/20 Property Assessment Successfully Grieved 25% for Reduction., Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,Business Located At:,ExterioFeatures:Tennis,Rental Income:,Separate Hotwater Heater:Yes
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L3113750
Jan 2, 2020
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2019
Price Changed
$1,625,000
$295/sq ft
Mar 29, 2019
Listed
$1,725,000
$314/sq ft
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #L3026854
Dec 13, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2018
Price Changed
$1,725,000
$314/sq ft
May 3, 2018
Listed
$1,825,000
$332/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1993
Sold
$900,000
$164/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,831 (+3.5%)
$817 + $890
$1,707
2024
$32,689 (+6.3%)
$817 + $890
$1,707
2023
$30,757 (+2.0%)
$817 + $883
$1,700
2022
$30,157 (+16.0%)
$817 + $883
$1,700
2021
$25,994 (−2.1%)
$1,082 + $964
$2,046
2020
$26,541 (−18.4%)
$1,082 + $964
$2,046
2019
$32,512 (−20.1%)
$1,041 + $928
$1,969
2018
$40,668 (−19.7%)
$2,720 + $1,105
$3,825
2017
$50,650 (+4.0%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2016
$48,693 (+11.3%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2015
$43,769 (+5.0%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2014
$41,692 (+6.5%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2013
$39,163 (+0.8%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2012
$38,860 (+14.0%)
$2,720 + $3,179
$5,899
2011
$34,098 (+0.7%)
$2,720 + $3,179
$5,899
2010
$33,871 (+10.1%)
$3,022 + $2,651
$5,673
2009
$30,773
$3,022 + $3,580
$6,602
Tax history for 16 Frost Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$33,831 (+3.5%)
$817 + $890
$1,707
2024
$32,689 (+6.3%)
$817 + $890
$1,707
2023
$30,757 (+2.0%)
$817 + $883
$1,700
2022
$30,157 (+16.0%)
$817 + $883
$1,700
2021
$25,994 (−2.1%)
$1,082 + $964
$2,046
2020
$26,541 (−18.4%)
$1,082 + $964
$2,046
2019
$32,512 (−20.1%)
$1,041 + $928
$1,969
2018
$40,668 (−19.7%)
$2,720 + $1,105
$3,825
2017
$50,650 (+4.0%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2016
$48,693 (+11.3%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2015
$43,769 (+5.0%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2014
$41,692 (+6.5%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2013
$39,163 (+0.8%)
$2,720 + $2,356
$5,076
2012
$38,860 (+14.0%)
$2,720 + $3,179
$5,899
2011
$34,098 (+0.7%)
$2,720 + $3,179
$5,899
2010
$33,871 (+10.1%)
$3,022 + $2,651
$5,673
2009
$30,773
$3,022 + $3,580
$6,602
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.