Tax Auction Properties in Port Jefferson

Parcels in Port Jefferson that appeared on recent Suffolk County tax-auction lists, sourced from the county comptroller. Listing status changes often — owners frequently redeem before sale — so confirm current status with the county before bidding.

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Distressed
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Auction
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Vacant parcels

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Owner and mailing address, year-by-year tax arrears, recorded violations and distress signals, assessed value and last sale, plus zoning district, FEMA flood zone, permit history and buildability.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Port Jefferson parcels appeared on a recent tax-auction list?
This page shows Port Jefferson parcels that appeared on a recent Suffolk County tax-auction list, sourced from the county comptroller. These lists are published periodically, not daily — the data reflects the most recent list we've indexed (as of September 2026), not a live auction schedule.
Are these properties definitely going to auction?
Not necessarily. Appearing on a county auction list means a parcel reached the tax-foreclosure stage — but owners frequently pay off (redeem) their arrears right up until the sale, so many listed parcels never actually go to auction. Always confirm a parcel's current status with the Suffolk County comptroller before relying on it.
How do Suffolk County tax auctions work?
Tax auctions are run by the Suffolk County comptroller. Bidders register in advance, deposits are required, and successful bids purchase the parcel subject to redemption rules — review the county's terms before bidding.

School and fire districts in Port Jefferson

Property in Port Jefferson falls mainly within the THREE VILLAGE CSD, with 3 other districts also covering part of the area. School district is one of the larger line items on a Suffolk tax bill, so it materially affects carrying cost on any property here.

School districts

Fire districts

  • SETAUKET FD ZONE 2
  • TERRYVILLE FD
  • PORT JEFFERSON FD
  • MILLER PLACE FD - ZONE 1

Shares are measured from parcel-level district membership in the county GIS boundary files, sampled across Port Jefferson’s ZIP codes. District membership is derived from each parcel’s centroid — check the district directly before relying on it for enrollment or insurance decisions.