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1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 - Property report

Also known as: 1688 Kensington Ave

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Property type

One Family Year - Round Residence (215.01)

Year built

1985

Acreage

0.265

Sale price

$650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1688 Kensington Avenue
ZIP code
11566
County
Nassau
Town/City
Hempstead
Village (SWIS code)
None (unincorporated town)
Parcel ID
55-39-118

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
04/01/2010
Sale price
$650,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$22,631
Tax class
Building
Property type
One Family Year - Round Residence (215.01)
Building sq. ft.
2,326
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1985
Rooms
10
Bathrooms
4
Exterior wall
Mas & frame
Building style
Raised Ranch/Hi Ranch
Basement
Full
Attic
None
Heating type
Central/AC
Heating system
Central w ac
Lot
Acreage
0.265
Topography
Level
Land
Primary site

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
0 /100.  Minimal Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
1029

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY

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

Sales history for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/01/2010 $650,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XX; XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/21/2020 - R Deed Agreement
(Agreement Deed)		 XXXXXX XXX X
11/21/2019 - R Other
(Mortgage Satisfaction)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/23/2019 - R
10/04/2019 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX X
10/23/2019 - R
10/04/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(Fixed Rate)		 XXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/21/2016 - R
10/31/2016 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX & XXX X
08/09/2013 - R
06/18/2013 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X & XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXX X XXXXXX
10/27/2011 - R
07/21/2011 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXX
03/18/2011 - R
04/01/2010 - D		 Deed XXXXXX XXX
05/06/2010 - R
04/01/2010 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XX
03/23/2006 - R
02/01/2006 - D		 Deed XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2026
Property tax
$22,631
Current school tax
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$761,000
Assessed value
$761
Transitional assessed value

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2026 $761,000 $761 2973.811 $22,631 +2.69%
2025 $761,000 $761 2896.038 $22,039 -5.24%
2024 $761,332 $761 3056.236 $23,258 -4.24%
2023 $761,000 $761 3191.72 $24,289 -9.87%
2022 $761,000 $761 3541.151 $26,948 -12.28%
2021 $740,000 $740 4151.404 $30,720 +66.90%
2020 $395,600 $989 1861.158 $18,407 +6.16%
2019 $395,600 $989 1753.23 $17,339 +0.08%
2018 $422,000 $1,055 1642.27 $17,326 -20.72%
2017 $562,400 $1,406 1554.252 $21,853 +5.89%
Permits

Permit information for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY

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Neighborhood

Hempstead residential market stats

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Median sale price

$725,000

3.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$490

5.8% Y-o-Y

Nassau county median sale price

$800,000

5.3% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Camp Avenue School 8 Public PK, K-6 481 0.11
Camp Avenue School 8 Public PK, K-6 481 0.11
Progressive School of Long Island NR Private K-8 109 0.51
Park Avenue School 5 Public K-6 305 0.66
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK, K-8 233 0.71
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK, K-8 233 0.71
Grace Christian Academy NR Private K-12 168 0.77
Chatterton School 7 Public PK, K-6 436 0.79
Chatterton School 7 Public PK, K-6 436 0.79
Ulysses Byas Elementary School 5 Public PK, K-6 444 1.03
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Merrick Avenue Middle School 9 Public 7-8 814 0.42
Progressive School of Long Island NR Private K-8 109 0.51
Sacred Heart School NR Private PK, K-8 233 0.71
Grace Christian Academy NR Private K-12 168 0.77
Grand Avenue Middle School 8 Public 7-8 915 1.06
Roosevelt Middle School 5 Public 7-8 455 1.13
Merokee Day School NR Private 0 1.14
Roosevelt Children S Academy Charter School 5 Charter K-8 730 1.28
Bundle of Joy Kindergarten NR Private 0 1.30
Turtle Hook Middle School 4 Public 6-8 669 1.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Sanford H Calhoun High School 9 Public 9-12 1,168 0.28
Grace Christian Academy NR Private K-12 168 0.77
Wellington C Mepham High School 9 Public 9-12 1,260 0.85
Merokee Day School NR Private 0 1.14
Roosevelt High School 3 Public 9-12 1,075 1.27
Bundle of Joy Kindergarten NR Private 0 1.30
Community Academic Prep NR Private K-10 16 1.44
Freeport Christian Academy & Daycare NR Private K-10 121 1.76
Uniondale High School 4 Public 9-12 2,080 2.29
Baldwin Senior High School 8 Public 9-12 1,484 2.43

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Neighbors for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY

1636 Lewis Rd, Merrick 1649 Lewis Rd, Merrick 40 Lewis Ave, Merrick 1660 Kensington Ave, Merrick 50 Union Dr, Merrick 4 Union Dr, Merrick 25 Kensington Ave, Merrick 1674 Kensington Ave, Merrick 51 Lewis Rd, Merrick 1647 Union Dr, Merrick 1917 Camp Ave, Merrick 1655 Lewis Rd, Merrick 52 Union Dr, Merrick 1903 Camp Ave, Merrick 2 Union Dr, Merrick 1679 Lewis Rd, Merrick 1669 Lewis Rd, Merrick 1663 Lewis Rd, Merrick 1668 Kensington Ave, Merrick 1656 Kensington Ave, Merrick

Nearby ZIP codes for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY

11510, Nassau County, NY 11520, Nassau County, NY 11549, Nassau County, NY 11550, Nassau County, NY 11552, Nassau County, NY 11554, Nassau County, NY 11556, Nassau County, NY 11569, Nassau County, NY 11572, Nassau County, NY 11575, Nassau County, NY 11590, Nassau County, NY 11714, Nassau County, NY 11756, Nassau County, NY 11762, Nassau County, NY 11783, Nassau County, NY 11793, Nassau County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566?

The development at 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 was built in 1985.

What is the total square footage of 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566?

1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 has a total of 2,326 square feet.

When was 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 last sold and what was the sale price?

1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 was last sold on 04/01/2010 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566?

1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 is currently assessed at $761.

What are the property taxes for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566?

The property taxes for 1688 Kensington Avenue, Merrick, NY 11566 total $22,630.

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