8 Wells Lane, Stony Brook — Home Profile
There’s a version of Long Island real estate that predates the subdivisions, the split-levels, the cul-de-sacs built to formula. 8 Wells Lane is from that earlier era. A 1908 Dutch Colonial on nearly a half-acre in the heart of Stony Brook village, it’s the kind of home that required genuine craft to build and has required genuine care to maintain — and it shows.
This profile goes beyond the standard listing. Below you’ll find everything from verified property data and tax history to school district details and neighborhood context — the information that actually helps you make a decision.
Property Details
The Basics
- StyleDutch Colonial
- ConstructionCedar Shake Siding
- Bedrooms4
- Full Baths1
- Half Baths1
- Living Area2,620 sq ft
- Lot Size0.48 acres (20,908 sq ft)
- Year Built1908
- Garage2-Car, Heated
- ParkingDriveway + Garage
- BasementFull, Unfinished
- AtticFull, with Stairs
- FireplaceYes (1)
- FlooringHardwood (2nd fl.), Wide-Plank Kitchen
Systems & Utilities
- CoolingCentral Air (updated 2017)
- HeatBaseboard / Forced Air / Radiant — Natural Gas
- WaterPublic
- SewerCesspool
- HOANone
- Smart HomeSmart Thermostats
- FencingVinyl, Back Yard
- OccupancyTenant-occupied through 2026
Notable Updates
- 2017Bathrooms, all windows, garage doors, light fixtures, outlets, HVAC updated
- 2022New front door, 2nd-floor hardwood flooring, refrigerator, washing machine
- KitchenWide-plank floors refinished; stainless steel appliances; gas range, dishwasher
- InteriorTall first-floor ceilings, beamed ceilings, built-ins, crown molding, recessed lighting
- OutdoorPatio, playground, fenced backyard, landscaped lot
Tax & Financial Data
Sourced from OneKey MLS and Brookhaven Town public records. Verify current tax bill independently via the Town of Brookhaven Tax Receiver.
Parcel ID: 0200-173-00-03-00-015-000 | Suffolk County, Town of Brookhaven | MLS# 998960
Note: Brookhaven Town uses a fractional assessment system — the assessed value figure above reflects the town’s internal scale, not market value. Verify total tax bill at brookhavenny.gov/departments/receiver-of-taxes before making any financial decisions.
School District
Three Village CSD is one of Suffolk County’s most distinguished public school systems. Ward Melville Senior High School ranks among the top 55 high schools in New York State (SchoolDigger, 2024–25), with over 90% proficiency on multiple Regents exams and a nationally recognized science research program — the InSTAR program — that has produced record numbers of Regeneron Science Talent Search semifinalists. The district serves approximately 5,600 students across 8 schools with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.
The Neighborhood
Stony Brook Village
Eight-tenths of a mile from the front door, the village center offers independent shops, restaurants, the Jazz Loft, and a working harbor. It’s genuinely walkable from Wells Lane — a rarity on Long Island that buyers notice immediately.
Commuter Access
The Stony Brook LIRR station is roughly one mile away, putting Penn Station within commuting range. Port Jefferson Branch service connects to Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn via Jamaica — a genuine option for daily commuters.
University Proximity
Stony Brook University and its hospital complex sit approximately one mile east. The university anchors a significant medical, research, and professional employment base — and provides the neighborhood with cultural programming, dining, and institutional stability that most Long Island submarkets don’t have.
Harbor & Waterfront
Stony Brook Harbor and the Stony Brook Yacht Club are minutes from the property. Smith Point, Short Beach, and West Meadow Beach are all within easy reach — the North Shore waterfront lifestyle without the price premium of the Hamptons or North Fork.
What Makes This Home Stand Out
Genuine 1908 Dutch Colonial Architecture
The gambrel roofline, the cedar shake exterior, the tall first-floor ceilings with beamed detail — these aren’t reproductions. Early 20th century Dutch Colonials with this kind of structural integrity are increasingly scarce on the North Shore, and this one has been properly maintained rather than altered beyond recognition.
Low Taxes for the Price Point
At $13,333 annually on a $929,000 home, the effective tax rate here runs meaningfully below what buyers typically encounter at this price in neighboring communities. It’s noted in the listing for a reason — and it’s worth running the numbers against competing inventory before assuming taxes are comparable across the market.
Walk to a Real Village
Most North Shore properties under $1M require a car for everything. This one doesn’t. Stony Brook Village’s shops, the harbor, the train station, and the university are all within a mile. That kind of walkability commands a premium in nearly every other market — here it’s bundled into the neighborhood’s character.
Top-Tier School District with a Science Identity
Three Village CSD isn’t just academically strong — it has a specific identity built around rigorous science research that produces nationally recognized students. Ward Melville’s InSTAR program is a legitimate differentiator for families who care about STEM preparation at the secondary level.
