| Primary address | 542 Chester Street, Hempstead |
| Zip code | 11550 |
| County | Nassau |
| Town/City | Hempstead |
| Village (swiss code) | None (unincorporated town) |
| Parcel ID | 36-205-105 |
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| Building sqft | 1,008 |
| Building class | One Family Year - Round Residence (210.01) |
| Land | Primary site |
| Topography | Level |
| Acreage | 0.092 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Year built | 1947 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Style | Bungalow,Cottage |
| Rooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Attic | None |
| Basement | Full |
| Exterior wall | Asbestos |
| Heating type | Central |
| Heating system | Forced hot air |
| School district | Rockville Centre UFSD |
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542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 was built in 1947 and has a total of 1,008 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $374, the tax amount paid for 542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 is $12,039.
When was 542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 was last sold in 06/06/2022 for $548,500.
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Chester Street, Hempstead, NY 11550. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Property tax | $12,040 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Market value | $374,000 |
| Assessed value | $374 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 Chester Street, Hempstead, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,000 | $358 | 3076.777 | $11,015 | -10.24% |
| 2024 | $373,087 | $373 | 3289.834 | $12,271 | -3.72% |
| 2023 | $373,000 | $373 | 3416.97 | $12,745 | -10.63% |
| 2022 | $373,000 | $373 | 3823.36 | $14,261 | -12.80% |
| 2021 | $367,000 | $367 | 4456.27 | $16,355 | +25.40% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William S Covert School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 279 | 0.14 |
| Lenox Elementary School | 6 | Public | K-5 | 263 | 0.37 |
| Grand Avenue Elementary School | 7 | Public | PK, K-5 | 532 | 0.42 |
| Grand Avenue Elementary School | 7 | Public | PK, K-5 | 532 | 0.42 |
| Wilson School | 7 | Public | K-5 | 412 | 0.86 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Road Middle School | 3 | Public | 6-8 | 682 | 0.83 |
| Evergreen Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-11 | 966 | 1.14 |
| Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School | 3 | Public | 7-8 | 938 | 1.47 |
| Crescent School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 239 | 1.59 |
| Community Academic Prep | NR | Private | K-10 | 16 | 1.74 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Side High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 999 | 1.00 |
| Evergreen Charter School | 5 | Charter | K-11 | 966 | 1.14 |
| Hempstead High School | 2 | Public | 9-12 | 1,866 | 1.17 |
| Baldwin Senior High School | 8 | Public | 9-12 | 1,484 | 1.31 |
| Crescent School | NR | Private | PK-12 | 239 | 1.59 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 Chester Street, Hempstead.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 546 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,168 | 09/24/2015 | $315,000 |
| 504 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,321 | 04/11/2018 | |
| 547 Olive Blvd, Hempstead | 1,960 | 12/12/2022 | |
| 538 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,008 | 07/10/2023 | $565,000 |
| 522 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,278 | 10/27/2008 | |
| 1193 Long Beach Rd, Hempstead | 1,325 | ||
| 546 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,008 | 02/12/2016 | $272,000 |
| 554 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,168 | 03/23/2021 | $400,000 |
| 528 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,470 | 04/03/2002 | |
| 479 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,974 | 12/27/1996 | $200,000 |
| 497 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,100 | 07/27/2009 | $360,000 |
| 503 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,540 | ||
| 556 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,331 | 05/10/2005 | $410,000 |
| 526 Chester St, Hempstead | 2,016 | 08/30/2016 | $449,000 |
| 1201 Long Beach Rd, Hempstead | 1,376 | 02/28/1997 | $155,000 |
| 508 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,649 | 03/31/2016 | $437,500 |
| 514 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,326 | 05/23/1996 | |
| 550 Willow St, Hempstead | 1,152 | 04/07/2025 | $650,000 |
| 534 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,774 | ||
| 550 Chester St, Hempstead | 1,293 | 02/05/2009 |