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487 Lake Ave, Saint James, NY 11780, USA|St. James
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Amenities for 487 Lake Ave, St. James
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Hardwood Floor |
| Wall/Window Units | Window Units |
Appliances
| Dishwasher |
Building
| Exterior Type: Brick | Exterior Type: Frame |
Other
| Four Rooms | Oil |
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About 487 Lake Ave
Property Status: Active Welcome to this bright and spacious 2-bedroom apartment in the heart of Saint James! This well-maintained home features hardwood floors throughout the kitchen, living room, dining room, and hallway, with cozy carpeting in the bedrooms. Freshly painted and move-in ready, this apartment offers a convenient location close to shopping, dining, transportation, and more. Parking available. A must see! Office Phone: (646) 852-5526 Copyright © 2026 OneKey MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 487 Lake Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
- Dishwasher
- Dishwasher available in kitchen
Address details
| Neighborhood | St. James |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 11780 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in St. James
2-bedroom apartments at 487 Lake Ave cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in St. James.
Median rents as of Feb 28 2026.
St. James
St. James
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $3,012 |
| July 2024 | $2,887 |
| August 2024 | $2,800 |
| December 2024 | $3,343 |
| January 2025 | $3,250 |
| February 2025 | $3,182 |
| March 2025 | $3,036 |
| April 2025 | $2,900 |
| May 2025 | $2,733 |
| June 2025 | $2,800 |
| July 2025 | $2,800 |
| August 2025 | $2,800 |
| February 2026 | $2,900 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | $2,966 |
| July 2024 | $2,850 |
| February 2025 | $3,182 |
| March 2025 | $3,165 |
| April 2025 | $2,800 |
| May 2025 | $2,850 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$116,000/yr
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Schools near 487 Lake Ave
Saint James Elementary School
580 lake ave
saint james, NY, 11780
K-5Public
A
Western Suffolk BOCES
507 deer park rd
dix hills, NY, 11746
K-12Public
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
201 sunrise hwy
patchogue, NY, 11772
K-12Public
Fire Island School (Woodhull School)
750 surf road
corneille estates, NY, 11770
PK, K-6Public
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Getting around Saint James near 487 Lake Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 487 Lake Ave, Saint James
Groceries
9/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
4/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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Borellas Farm Stand
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ALDI
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Trader Joe's
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Solotu Custom Gowns
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Dimitrios Designs Ltd
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The Glorious Glass Art Boutique
2 Flowerfield
Hanes T-Shirts & Bra
17 Pondview
Holiday Gift Apparel
17 Pondview
Soul Brew
556 Route 25A
Dunkin'
430 Route 25A
Starbucks
417 Route 25A
SoBol St. James
412 Route 25A
Dunkin'
665 Middle Country Rd
Comiskey's Park
485 Lake Ave
Melt Shop
313 Smith Haven Mall
Wine Bar Lake Grove Corp
313 Smith Haven Mall
Miller's Ale House
4000 Middle Country Rd
Rockwells Bar & Grill
60 Terry Rd
Garguilos Bakery
503 Lake Ave
Mercep Brothers
609 Lake Ave
Seahag 2 Servics Inc
280 Jefferson Ave
Sound Food Corp
555 Route 25A
St James Nutrition
213 Lake Ave
Yummy Kitchen
479 Lake Ave
Comiskey's Park
485 Lake Ave
Garguilos Bakery
503 Lake Ave
BLT Cafe Incorporated
521 Lake Ave
Mickey's Ice Cream Kitchen
370 Lake Ave
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