County-Deed Properties in Brookhaven

After roughly three years of continuously unpaid taxes, title to a Suffolk parcel transfers to the County Comptroller. The list below covers parcels currently in this stage in Brookhaven — the inventory immediately preceding scheduled tax auction.

8,321
Distressed
83
Auction
21,798
Vacant parcels

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Frequently asked questions

How many foreclosures are in Brookhaven?
We track 8,321 parcels in Brookhaven in active foreclosure stages — lis pendens, nuisance deeds, comptroller transfers, and scheduled auctions. Last updated September 2026.
How do I find pre-foreclosure homes in Brookhaven?
This page lists foreclosure-stage parcels in Brookhaven. Sign up free to see owner names, lender filings, and the exact stage of each property in the 7-stage foreclosure pipeline.
What are the stages of a Suffolk County foreclosure?
The pipeline runs: tax arrears → lis pendens → judgment → nuisance deed → comptroller transfer → auction scheduling → auction sale. Each stage typically takes months; motivated sellers are reachable months before auction.

School and fire districts in Brookhaven

Property in Brookhaven falls mainly within the LONGWOOD 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

  • AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID TO BAY SHORE FD
  • MASTIC BEACH FD - ZONE 2
  • MUTUAL AID TO ROCKY POINT - 1 ENGINE
  • TERRYVILLE FD

Shares are measured from parcel-level district membership in the county GIS boundary files, sampled across Brookhaven’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.