About this home

Welcome home to 78 Gates Avenue in Valley Stream, where inviting spaces, a versatile layout, and the opportunity to express your personal style set the stage for your next chapter. With four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, this home offers room to gather, unwind, and make memories. Picture welcoming guests into the 12'10" * 15'9" living room before sharing dinner in the adjoining 13'11" * 10'1" dining area. The 16'1" * 9'5" kitchen with breakfast nook offers space for morning coffee and everyday meals. A first-floor bedroom measuring 13'3" * 11'11", along with a full bathroom, adds flexibility to the layout. Upstairs, the expansive 12'4" * 24'9" primary bedroom invites you to imagine a peaceful retreat with your own reading corner or sitting area, complemented by a 6'8" * 7' walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, measuring 12'9" * 11'1" and 12'10" * 10'9", and a second full bathroom complete this level. The basement features a generous recreation area 22'7" * 23'6", an additional 11'3" * 12' room, a dedicated laundry area, and separate mechanical space, adding possibilities for hobbies, organization, and everyday needs. Set in Valley Stream, this home places you within the broader appeal of Long Island living, with local shops, dining, parks, and opportunities to enjoy both city outings and beach days. Bring your vision and personal touches to create a home that reflects the way you want to live. The only thing missing is you!

Facts and features

Schools

• Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School

  middle · 7-9 · 0.4 mi

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• Valley Stream Central High School

  high · 10-12 · 0.5 mi

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• Howell Road School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.6 mi

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• Hamza Academy

  elementary · K-5 · 0.8 mi

• Wheeler Avenue School

  elementary · K-6 · 0.7 mi

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• Valley Stream Christian Academy

  elementary · K-12 · 1.0 mi

Price history

• Sep 29, 2026 · Listed$729,888

Tax history

• 2024$2,543 tax · $495 assessed
• 2022$1,780 tax · $495 assessed
• 2021$4,910 tax · $510 assessed
• 2020$3,219 tax · $488 assessed
• 2019$1,204 tax · $499 assessed
• 2018$819 tax · $532 assessed
• 2016$3,988 tax · $565 assessed
• 2015$3,977 tax · $907 assessed

Home value

$730,206

• Quantarium$730,206
• Cotality$726,900
• Collateral Analytics$847,000

Where it is