Hauppauge Shopping Center sits on Smithtown Bypass and houses stores,...

Hauppauge Shopping Center sits on Smithtown Bypass and houses stores, eateries and other businesses. Credit: Rick Kopstein

THE SCOOP Home to the largest industrial complexes in the Northeast and the Eagles high school teams, Hauppauge is both a thriving business center and a cozy community big on school achievements.

It is also a town proud of its large population of war veterans, often honoring them at parades and school events.

"Hauppauge has one of the highest number of veterans," said Rob J. Scarito, a real estate broker with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. "It also has a large number of firefighters, and police. It adds a lot of character and a sense of community."

Scarito, also the vice president of the Hauppauge school board, said the small class sizes, as low as 18 students in an elementary classroom, are a bonus for families moving to the area. The high school is also one of the few with a pool, where athletes garner high scores in swim meets and scholarship opportunities.

While Hauppauge has no true downtown, it is home to...

While Hauppauge has no true downtown, it is home to multiple shopping centers, including one on Hauppauge Road. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Another bonus is the subsidized real estate taxes. The 1,400-acre Long Island Innovation Park has 55,000 employees with close to 1,300 companies, and pays about 55 cents for every dollar of school taxes, providing a great relief for residential homeowners.

The name Hauppauge is Algonquin for "overflowed land" because of its proximity to the Nissequogue River, according to Newsday archives.

The 10.7-square-mile community straddles two townships; Smithtown and Islip, almost evenly split. It also is close to major highways: Northern State Parkway, the Long Island Expressway and Motor Parkway, making it accessible to other areas. While it doesn't have a downtown, its many eateries and shops are dotted along its streets.

The Rinx is one of the Island's last ice skating...

The Rinx is one of the Island's last ice skating rinks. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Blydenburgh County Park in Smithtown is close to Hauppauge and its residents use the 627-acre park for hiking, playgrounds, and fresh water fishing, said Scarito.

Hauppauge also has one of Long Island's last ice skating rinks, The Rinx, and a large youth sports complex.

Hauppauge's home inventory is mostly Colonials and ranches.

Homes along North Equestrian Court, top, and Queen Anne Place in...

Homes along North Equestrian Court, top, and Queen Anne Place in Hauppauge. Credit: Rick Kopstein

SALE PRICES Between Jan. 8, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025, there were 117 home sales with a median sale price of $720,000, according to OneKey MLS. During that period a year earlier, there were 105 home sales with a median sale price of $635,000.

CONDOS AND CO-OPS There are three co-ops, priced between $335,000 and $879,000, on the market.

OTHER STATS

Population 20.401

Median age 43.4

Median home value $735,000

Monthly LIRR ticket from Central Islip $378

School districts, graduation rates Hauppauge (95.9%), Smithtown (96.6%)

Libraries Hauppauge, Smithtown

Transit Suffolk County Transit Routes 5, 6, 11, 17, 58, 62

Sources: 2022 American Community Survey; OneKey MLS via InfoSparks by ShowingTime; LIRR, data.nysed.gov

ON THE MARKET

$1.7 million

This $1.7 million Hauppauge home has five bedrooms.

This $1.7 million Hauppauge home has five bedrooms. Credit: Hamilton Homes

This five-bedroom, 6½-bathroom contemporary home, built in 1985, sits on more than 1½-acre horse property, with a three-car garage, another two-car garage, a pool with wrap-around new deck and a cabana which has a full bathroom, a tennis court with a custom playground for children. Finished basement has two private entrances. Taxes are $17,897. Dorothy Hamilton, Hamilton Homes, 631-435-0870.

$995,000

This $995,000 Hauppauge home was built in 1974.

This $995,000 Hauppauge home was built in 1974. Credit: Jump Visual/Darya Bradshaw

Built in 1974, this five-bedroom, 2½-bathroom center hall ranch has an updated eat-in kitchen, primary bedroom suite on first level, and walls of windows letting in natural light. Home has a finished basement. Annual taxes are $14,378. Rob J. Scarito, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 631-858-6932.

RECENTLY SOLD

$1.549 million

S. Equestrian Court

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 5

Bathrooms 3 full, 2 half

Built 1993

Lot size 1.04 acre

Taxes $17,772

+/- List price Sold for asking

Days on market 70

$785,000

Gaymor Road

Style Ranch

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 3

Built 1963

Lot size 0.45 acre

Taxes $10,944

+/- List price +$96,000

Days on market 836

$630,000

Marlon Lane

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms

Built 1967

Lot size 0.43 acre

Taxes $11,692

+/- List price +$31,000

Days on market 48

ON ONEKEY MLS

Number of listings 13

Price range $335,000 to $1.7 million

Tax range $7,755 to $17,987

FLASH SALE

$1 FOR ONE YEAR

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