144 Root Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722
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OFF MARKET

$673,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,800 sqft

144 Root Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722

Est. Refi. Payment $4,487/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 15, 2020 for $420,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$674K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$31K (+4.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$255K (+60.6%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +165% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$675K
July 2026$678K
June 2026$680K
May 2026$666K
April 2026$648K
March 2026$653K
February 2026$641K
January 2026$654K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
140 Cone Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$656,000
02/19/26
4
1.5
2,058
147 Branch Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.22
Single-Family Home
$545,700
03/26/26
5
2
1,900
154 Acorn Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.20
Single-Family Home
$580,000
12/16/25
3
1.5
1,658
256 Leaf Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.15
Single-Family Home
$594,000
11/05/25
3
1.5
1,565
49 Peters Boulevard, Central Islip, NY
0.17
Single-Family Home
$540,000
06/04/26
4
3
1,748
102 Branch Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.29
Single-Family Home
$566,500
01/22/26
3
1.5
1,761
37 Okane Street, Central Islip, NY
0.30
Single-Family Home
$580,000
04/15/26
4
1.5
2,143
23 Pineview Boulevard, Central Islip, NY
0.34
Single-Family Home
$665,000
07/13/26
4
2
1,890
28 Speed Street, Brentwood, NY
0.48
Single-Family Home
$515,000
09/24/25
4
2
1,600
87 Root Avenue, Central Islip, NY
0.21
Single-Family Home
$669,000
04/30/26
4
3.5
1,976

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1347 Ferndale Boulevard, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.02
$649,500
4
2
1,352
Off Market
1337 Ferndale Boulevard, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.03
$665,800
3
2
-
Off Market
141 Root Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.03
$640,000
3
1.5
7,841
Recently Sold
160 Bark Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.07
$650,000
4
2
1,518
For Sale
164 Bark Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.08
$629,000
3
1.5
1,761
For Sale
220 Leaf Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.10
$716,200
5
3
-
Off Market
1406 Ferndale Boulevard, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.14
$664,900
3
2
1,454
Off Market
165 Bark Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.10
$706,900
3
2.5
1,761
Off Market
169 Bark Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.11
$699,400
4
2
-
Off Market
256 Leaf Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.15
$594,000
3
1.5
1,565
Recently Sold
24 Palmetto Street, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.09
$636,400
3
2
-
Off Market
118 Root Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722
0.11
$795,500
7
3
-
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1938
Living Area
1,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$374
Parking
Garage

About this House

This single-family home is located at 144 Root Ave, Central Islip, NY. 144 Root Ave is in Central Islip, NY and in ZIP code 11722. This property has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,800 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 7405 sqft and was built in 1938.
144 Root Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,800 sqft single-family home built in 1938. It last sold for $420,000 on Jan 15, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $673,500, with a rent estimate of $4,011/month.

Home Details for 144 Root Ave

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1938
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 15, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$420,000
Nov 1, 2019
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3167444
Sold
$425,250
Sep 25, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$405,000
Price decreased by 4%
Jul 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$420,000
May 10, 2019
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #L3091648
Sold
$215,000

Market trends in Central Islip

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
63
2MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Central Islip

At least 347 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say parking is easy

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 56 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 32 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Diesumi1976
    "I work 8 minutes away so is wonderful, on the other hand my wife is 45 minutes away but is not bad at all "
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  • Joel Romero
    "This is a good place to have pets , dogs must love this place , there’s a lot of open space all around."
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  • Naheim S.
    "I've lived here for 13 years and it's been truly a wonderful experience, neighbors are great safety is always paramount along with 24 hour security ensuring all resident are safe. The community is always clean & updated with trees and roads, i was truly lucky to get an opportunity to live here in this luxury town-home community."
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  • Trulia User
    "LIRR is nearby. Buses are nearby and usually run every hour. However, a lot of patience and walking is required if you are taking public transportation."
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  • Trulia User
    "Need a car to get around. Stores around but about half mile to a mile away. Can walk but in cold days it can be hard. Close to MTA and bus. Very noisy, with other homes and people around. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very nice houses and a dog/family park. The area is very save, train station and busses as well. A very nice school system."
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  • Trulia User
    "quiet and friendly people. access to many stores and public transportation. close to all major highways. "
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  • Trulia User
    "ive lived in this neighborhood for 15 years! great neighborhood , neighbors are friendly , all areas are clean! has good parks for children "
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  • Trulia User
    "Short and a lot of traffic all the time, many accidents and the sirens don't stop, a lot of people walking, riding bikes, picking up bottles and all kind of stuff. "
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  • Williamsmario20
    "A lot of space to walk your dogs. One thing I don’t like is a lot of dog owners have faulty fences and dogs do escape. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everyone looks out for each other. College woods is on little community within itself. People say what they want until you lived here and experienced the people then you can’t comment "
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  • Emmanuelrosario2122
    "Everyone is friendly and there nice and sometimes dogs get out of there houses and there dangerous breeds "
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  • Keila G.
    "Typically I don’t shop in this area but I do like that when there is a quick errand I need to do I have options. I always feel safe and it’s normally quiet in the area I live in. "
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  • Shebuti
    "Although it is not a safe area I haven’t faced any issues during my 5 years stay in this area. It’s not the nicest community but it is cheap. If you are living in a gated community then it is quite safe."
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  • Jonitoatias
    "Central Islip is a nice, multicultural neighborhood, but you would definitely need a car if you live here..."
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  • Cew318
    "I do see people walking dogs in the area. I know there are a couple of parks in the area. You can also bring your dog into the pet store. "
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  • Thatsmecutie
    "School system is terrible. Child was enrolled privately at first then ultimately homeschooled when I lived there. Lots for kids to do in surrounding areas though. Library, trampoline park, etc"
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  • Thatsmecutie
    "Feel pretty safe here. The peripheral area is a little sketchy still. However, the area is being built up and that will hopefully change the surrounding areas. "
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  • Emmaaa515
    "I hate this area it’s gross people don’t take care of it the town is run down I can not wait to move "
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  • Maudlynne A.
    "I am not sure. People own dogs around the neighborhood but i don't often see them walking their dogs. it's a spacious street to walk dogs. "
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  • Maudlynne A.
    "we mind our own business. if you ask for hp you will get it. it's very very quite and comfortable. we secretly look out for each other but don't want to admit it."
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  • Maudlynne A.
    "LIRR is my transportation to and from work. it is safe and punctual most of the time. it's very expensive but I work in Jamaica Queens so I have no choice. The Commute itself is smooth and relaxing."
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  • Martin W.
    "College woods in central Islip is a good area. The neighbors a really nice, always looking to extend a helping hand. And a lot of them have stories for days, which will help any single or couple fit right in. "
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  • Julgomez2
    "its redidential everything is changing for the good. the school are better than how they were in the past."
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  • Martin W.
    "College woods is a great location to live in Central Islip. My Neighbors are fantastic and very welcoming. "
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  • Bejeanntte
    "there are many families.a big shopping center many supermarkets ...good schools.railroad near us...court house ....a big stadium"
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  • Ashleyn
    "it's horrible here a lot of gangs, and druggies. it's dangerous here and would not recommend anyone move here."
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  • Mr.jones.jones1989
    "There’s a lot of dog owners around where I live now and all dogs are welcomed here. No dogs Rome freely everyone cleans up behind there dogs"
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  • Sexydova14043
    "That the area is safe for kids. Also that the school district is good. They should be able to walk around the community being safe"
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  • Romerofam38
    "Very close to LIRR and major highways, also the federal courthouse. Great for commuting! Lots of new building coming in the next few years"
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  • Lilianajtoro
    "The area is very quiet and neighbors look out for each other. Everybody has a great relationship and very friendly environment. "
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Frequently asked questions about 144 Root Ave

  • What is 144 Root Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 144 Root Ave in Central Islip, NY is $673,500.
  • What is the price history for 144 Root Ave?
    144 Root Ave in Central Islip, NY last sold for $420,000 in January 2020.
  • Is Central Islip a buyer's or seller's market?
    Central Islip is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Central Islip?
    Residents describe Central Islip, NY as easy to park in, well-kept, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Central Islip, NY.
  • How big is the lot at 144 Root Ave?
    The lot at 144 Root Ave in Central Islip, NY is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).
  • Does 144 Root Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 144 Root Ave in Central Islip, NY has a garage.

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