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281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 Property Information

281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence
Zip code 11559
County Nassau
Town/City Hempstead
Village (swiss code) Lawrence
Parcel ID 41-49-9

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Sale date 10/20/1995
Sale price $357,500
Arm's length
Tax class
Current property tax $15,947

Lot & Building Information for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

Building sqft 3,813
Building class One Family Year - Round Residence (210.01)
Land Primary site
Topography Level
Acreage 0.561
Buildings on lot 1
Year built 1922
Stories 2
Style Colonial
Rooms 10
Bathrooms 3
Attic None
Exterior wall Stone
Heating type Central/AC
Heating system Central w ac
Fireplace 1
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School district Lawrence UFSD

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About 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559?

281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 was built in 1922 and has a total of 3,813 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,124, the tax amount paid for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 is $15,947.

When was 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 last sold and what was the last sale price?

281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559 was last sold in 10/20/1995 for $357,500.

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/20/1995 $357,500

Title Documents for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/05/2023 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)
05/25/2023 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)
05/17/2023 - D
05/25/2023 - R
Mortgage
(Fixed rate)
10/20/1995 - D
11/01/1995 - R
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Tax year 2026
Property tax $15,947
Tax class
Market value $1,124,000
Assessed value $1,124
School current tax bill
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Assessment History for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025 $1,124,000 $1,124 1404.964 $15,792 -10.03%
2024 $1,124,000 $1,124 1561.637 $17,553 -7.21%
2023 $1,124,000 $1,124 1683.037 $18,917 -13.26%
2022 $1,124,000 $1,124 1940.379 $21,810 -19.44%
2021 $1,176,000 $1,176 2302.243 $27,074 +75.66%

Permits for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Lawrence Elementary School at Broadway Campus 4 Public 1-6 480 0.82
The Brandeis School NR Private PK-8 171 0.94
The Brandeis School NR Private PK-8 171 0.94
Hebrew Academy-Lower School NR Private K-5 506 1.00
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway NR Private PK-12 1,280 1.06

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Machon Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.80
Lawrence Middle School 3 Public 7-8 405 0.82
The Brandeis School NR Private PK-8 171 0.94
Haftr Middle School NR Private 6-8 0 1.00
Haftr Middle School NR Private 6-8 251 1.01

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Machon Academy NR Private 7-12 0 0.80
Rambam Mesivta-Maimonides High School NR Private 9-12 178 0.91
Hebrew Academy of Five Towns & Rockaway NR Private PK-12 1,280 1.06
Hebrew Academy Long Beach High School Boys NR Private 9-12 0 1.11
Mesivta Ateres Yaakov NR Private 9-12 208 1.14

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Neighbors for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence

Here are the neighbors for 281 Ocean Avenue, Lawrence.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
291 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 7,111 10/29/2004
220 Hollywood Xing, Lawrence 3,364 01/04/2000 $725,000
495 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 5,800
381 Central Ave, Lawrence 05/30/2006 $1,550,000
221 Briarwood Xing, Lawrence 3,675
337 Central Ave, Lawrence 8,298 02/24/2011 $850,000
271 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 5,175 02/06/2003 $800,000
475 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 11,085 06/03/2009
33 Washington Ave, Lawrence
371 Central Ave, Lawrence 12/22/2011 $2,050,000
389 Central Ave, Lawrence 4,800 04/30/1999 $325,000
230 Hollywood Xing, Lawrence 7,387 11/27/1996 $742,000
285 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 4,860 05/27/2025 $4,600,000
383 Central Ave, Lawrence 8,000
465 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 3,947 09/06/2024 $3,200,000
265 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 5,720 01/04/2017 $1,635,000
277 Ocean Ave, Lawrence 3,583 07/25/2019 $900,000
232 Hollywood Cro, Lawrence 6,450 11/23/2024
48 Frost Ln, Lawrence 2,924 12/20/2012 $600,000
377 Central Ave, Lawrence 05/30/2006 $1,550,000

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