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259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Balchen St

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Property type

Two Family Year - Round Residence (220.01)

Year built

1956

Acreage

0.138

Sale price

$425,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 Balchen Street
ZIP code
11762
County
Nassau
Town/City
Oyster Bay
Village (SWIS code)
Massapequa Park
Parcel ID
48-346-116

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/29/2003
Sale price
$425,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$13,258
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
A
Building
Property type
Two Family Year - Round Residence (220.01)
Building sq. ft.
1,692
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1.5
Year built
1956
Rooms
9
Bathrooms
3
Exterior wall
Alum/Vinyl
Building style
Split Level
Basement
1/2 Bsmt/Crawl
Attic
None
Heating type
Central
Heating system
Hot water
Lot
Acreage
0.138
Topography
Level
Land
Primary site

Area overview

Walk score
20 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
23 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
35 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
3022

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Ownership information for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/29/2003 $425,000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/12/2001 $280,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/28/2021 - R
07/02/2021 - D
Mortgage
(Fixed Rate)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/2021 - R Other
(Mortgage Satisfaction)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/2021 - R Other
(Mortgage Satisfaction)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/14/2003 - R
04/29/2003 - D
Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/23/2001 - R
02/12/2001 - D
Deed XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$13,258
Base tax
$14,059
Current school tax
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$501,000
Assessed value
$501
Transitional assessed value

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2026 $501,000 $501 2806.093 $14,059 +4.44%
2025 $499,000 $499 2697.498 $13,461 -3.64%
2024 $500,782 $471 2965.903 $13,969 +0.81%
2023 $445,000 $445 3114.083 $13,858 -19.52%
2022 $499,000 $499 3450.721 $17,219 -8.71%
2021 $471,000 $471 4004.48 $18,861 +46.79%
2020 $291,200 $728 1765.032 $12,849 -17.31%
2019 $373,600 $934 1663.683 $15,539 +7.57%
2018 $373,600 $934 1546.541 $14,445 +4.47%
2017 $373,600 $934 1480.387 $13,827 +6.17%

Permit information for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Albany Avenue Elementary School 8 Public K-5 507 0.82
Woodward Parkway Elementary School 5 Public K-5 736 0.92
Mckenna Elementary School 6 Public K-5 438 0.98
New Jerusalem Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 20 1.12
Northwest Elementary School NR Public K-2 564 1.15
East Lake Elementary School 5 Public K-5 512 1.17
Saltzman East Memorial Elementary School 7 Public K-5 599 1.18
Bethesda Sda Elementary School NR Private PK-8 39 1.47
Bethesda Sda Elementary School NR Private PK-8 39 1.47
Eastplain School 6 Public PK, K-5 431 1.62
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Jerusalem Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 20 1.12
Bethesda Sda Elementary School NR Private PK-8 39 1.47
Edmund W Miles Middle School 4 Public 6-8 599 1.63
Mhs Ames Campus NR Public 9 442 1.69
Montessori Children's School NR Private 0 1.85
St John Baptist De Lasalle Regional School NR Private PK, K-8 214 1.90
Howitt School 6 Public 6-8 1,199 1.92
Maria Regina Elementary School NR Private PK-8 345 2.11
Berner Middle School 8 Public 6-8 1,596 2.20
Copiague Middle School 4 Public 6-8 1,061 2.49
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Farmingdale Senior High School 7 Public 9-12 1,703 0.28
New Jerusalem Christian Academy NR Private 1-12 20 1.12
Plainedge Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 845 1.55
Mhs Ames Campus NR Public 9 442 1.69
Montessori Children's School NR Private 0 1.85
Massapequa High School 10 Public 10-12 1,453 2.49
Walter G O Connell Copiague High School 5 Public 9-12 1,524 2.62
Amityville Memorial High School 3 Public 8-12 968 2.84
Island Trees High School 9 Public 9-12 727 2.88
Seaford Senior High School 9 Public 9-12 658 2.91

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762?

The development at 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762?

259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 has a total of 1,692 square feet.

When was 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 was last sold on 04/29/2003 for $425,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762?

259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 is currently assessed at $501.

What are the property taxes for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762?

The property taxes for 259 Balchen Street, Massapequa Park, NY 11762 total $14,058.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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