| Primary address | 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick |
| Zip code | 11566 |
| County | Nassau |
| Town/City | Hempstead |
| Village (swiss code) | None (unincorporated town) |
| Parcel ID | 55-544-14 |
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| Sale date | 08/13/2009 |
| Sale price | $340,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Current property tax | $12,634 |
| Building sqft | 1,225 |
| Building class | One Family Year - Round Residence (210.01) |
| Land | Primary site |
| Topography | Level |
| Acreage | 0.138 |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Year built | 1949 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Style | Colonial |
| Rooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Half bathrooms | 1 |
| Attic | None |
| Basement | Full |
| Exterior wall | Alum/Vinyl |
| Heating type | Central |
| Heating system | Forced hot air |
| School district | North Merrick UFSD |
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281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 was built in 1949 and has a total of 1,225 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $458, the tax amount paid for 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 is $13,620.
When was 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 was last sold in 08/13/2009 for $340,000.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2009 | $340,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Base tax | $13,620 |
| Current property tax | $12,634 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Market value | $458,000 |
| Assessed value | $458 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick, 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 | $461,000 | $461 | 2896.038 | $13,351 | -2.27% |
| 2024 | $493,000 | $447 | 3056.236 | $13,661 | -11.20% |
| 2023 | $482,000 | $482 | 3191.72 | $15,384 | -11.88% |
| 2022 | $493,000 | $493 | 3541.151 | $17,458 | -14.00% |
| 2021 | $489,000 | $489 | 4151.404 | $20,300 | +124.43% |
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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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Avenue School | 8 | Public | PK, K-6 | 481 | 0.36 |
| Camp Avenue School | 8 | Public | PK, K-6 | 481 | 0.36 |
| Chatterton School | 7 | Public | PK, K-6 | 436 | 0.39 |
| Chatterton School | 7 | Public | PK, K-6 | 436 | 0.39 |
| Grace Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 168 | 0.40 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrick Avenue Middle School | 9 | Public | 7-8 | 814 | 0.09 |
| Grace Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 168 | 0.40 |
| Grand Avenue Middle School | 8 | Public | 7-8 | 915 | 0.73 |
| Merokee Day School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.74 | |
| Progressive School of Long Island | NR | Private | K-8 | 109 | 0.85 |
| Name | Rating | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian Academy | NR | Private | K-12 | 168 | 0.40 |
| Sanford H Calhoun High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,168 | 0.44 |
| Wellington C Mepham High School | 9 | Public | 9-12 | 1,260 | 0.65 |
| Merokee Day School | NR | Private | 0 | 0.74 | |
| Bundle of Joy Kindergarten | NR | Private | 0 | 1.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 Merrick Avenue, Merrick.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,530 | 01/12/2006 | $430,000 |
| 251 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,200 | 08/10/2020 | $400,000 |
| 2 Hawthorne Ave, Merrick | 1,148 | ||
| 6 Hawthorne Ave, Merrick | 1,698 | 07/24/2020 | $665,000 |
| 289 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,329 | ||
| 1843 Thomas St, Merrick | 1,100 | 06/13/2023 | $630,000 |
| 1837 Thomas St, Merrick | 2,339 | 06/22/2022 | $1,025,000 |
| 257 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,225 | 12/31/2020 | $514,000 |
| 74 Alfred Rd, Merrick | 1,303 | ||
| 23 Horatio Ave, Merrick | 1,173 | 12/13/2006 | $401,700 |
| 1868 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,353 | 12/15/2005 | $45,000 |
| 1849 Thomas St, Merrick | 1,480 | 08/11/2023 | $700,000 |
| 263 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,200 | 03/12/2025 | |
| 8 Hawthorne Ave, Merrick | 1,225 | 07/11/2007 | $439,000 |
| 269 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,869 | 04/14/2009 | $327,500 |
| 287 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 2,380 | 05/24/2022 | |
| 1840 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,920 | 04/28/2014 | $300,000 |
| 275 Merrick Ave, Merrick | 1,200 | 03/20/2024 | $650,000 |
| 1890 Carroll Ave, Merrick | 1,808 | 07/14/2000 | $252,500 |
| 4 Hawthorne Ave, Merrick | 1,093 | 05/04/2022 | $580,000 |