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St. James, NY 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in St. James
St. James is a hamlet located in Suffolk County, a predominantly suburban area of Long Island. Known as a quaint community in the North Shore, residents take pride in maintaining…
St. James is a hamlet located in Suffolk County, a predominantly suburban area of Long Island. Known as a quaint community in the North Shore, residents take pride in maintaining their town’s charm and history. Thanks to its proximity to Smithtown, the hamlet has easy access to plenty of services, resources, and facilities.
Climate & Geography
St James’ average winter temperatures range in the low 20s and summer temperatures can reach the mid 80s.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
St. James is located in the town of Smithtown, residents can travel into the downtown area for recreational activities. Popular things to do in Smithtown include Harmony Vineyards, Smithtown Library, Caleb Smith State Park, Whisper the Bull statue, Sweetbriar Nature Center, Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, and Napper Tandy’s.
Residents can also easily travel into New York City to enjoy all of the fun opportunities and big city amenities available there.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in St. James is higher than the state and national average primarily due to housing costs.
The effective income tax rate in the state of New York is 5.03 percent for single filers and 6.33 percent for joint filers, though additional taxes may be imposed by localities. Retirement income like Social Security benefits, income from federal government and New York state pensions, as well as railroad retirement benefits are fully exempt.
Qualifying homeowners who are 65+ may receive tax relief through tax reduction programs like exemptions, and the Enhanced STAR program.
Health Care
Residents can receive high quality health care from hospitals in surrounding towns. These hospitals include Stony Brook University Hospital, Mather Hospital, Southside Hospital, Long Island Community Hospital, nationally ranked Huntington Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Plainview Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital-Bethpage, Norwalk Hospital, Bridgeport Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Stamford Hospital, and Glen Cove Hospital. All within 25 miles from St. James, these hospitals have specialties in many procedures and conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
In St. James, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in St. James has 653 homes, the largest has 653 homes, and the average community consists of 653 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in St. James. The only 55+ community in St. James is gated. For instance, Fairfield at St. James is a gated community with 653 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in St. James stay on the market for around 542 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $447,228, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Fairfield at St. James average around $447,228.
138 communities near St. James
311 homes near St. James
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,078 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,130 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,624 sq ft
|Manufactured Home
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,076 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,501 sq ft
|House
1 beds
|1 baths
|460 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,730 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,531 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,716 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,232 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,232 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,360 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,440 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,438 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,445 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,432 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,432 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|2 baths
|1,905 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,379 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,730 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|954 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,559 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|1,000 sq ft
|Condo
1 beds
|1 baths
|928 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|1,810 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,350 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|1 baths
|875 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,396 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|1,363 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In St. James, there is 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes.
The smallest 55+ community in St. James has 653 homes, the largest has 653 homes, and the average community consists of 653 homes.
Yes, there is gated 55+ community in St. James. The only 55+ community in St. James is gated. For instance, Fairfield at St. James is a gated community with 653 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ community in St. James stay on the market for around 542 days. The average price of homes for sale in this community is approximately $447,228, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the community. For example, homes in Fairfield at St. James average around $447,228.
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