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261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 Property Information

261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa
Zip code 11758
County Nassau
Town/City Oyster Bay
Village (swiss code) None (unincorporated town)
Parcel ID 65-41-1501

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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Sale date 06/02/1997
Sale price $142,500
Arm's length
Tax class
Current property tax $6,502

Lot & Building Information for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

Building sqft 750
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 1
Style Bungalow,Cottage
Rooms 4
Bathrooms 1
Attic None
Exterior wall Frame
Heating type Central
Heating system Hot water
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School district Massapequa UFSD

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Other Property Data for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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About 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758?

261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 was built in 1949 and has a total of 750 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $316, the tax amount paid for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 is $9,302.

When was 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 last sold?

261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa, NY 11758 was last sold in 04/04/2025.

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/02/1997 $142,500
09/18/1996 $80,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/04/2025 - D
05/22/2025 - R
Deed
(Deed-deed)
03/13/2025 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)
06/02/1997 - D
06/11/1997 - R
Deed
09/18/1996 - D
10/10/1996 - R
Deed
08/23/1995 - D
08/24/1995 - R
Deed
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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Tax year 2026
Base tax $9,302
Current property tax $6,502
Tax class
Market value $316,000
Assessed value $316
School current tax bill
Transitional assessed value

Assessment History for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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Year Market value Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2026 $316,000 $316 2943.707 $9,302 +4.31%
2025 $313,000 $313 2849.221 $8,918 -8.84%
2024 $319,000 $319 3066.581 $9,782 -4.82%
2023 $319,000 $319 3222.029 $10,278 -8.72%
2022 $319,000 $319 3529.731 $11,260 -13.34%

Permits for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

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FEMA flood zone(s) 0.2 (See more on map)

Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Montessori Childrens School NR Private PK-K 77 0.43
Montessori Childrens School NR Private PK-K 77 0.43
Fairfield Elementary School 6 Public K-5 530 0.45
St William The Abbot School NR Private PK, K-8 536 0.77
St William The Abbot School NR Private PK, K-8 536 0.77

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St William The Abbot School NR Private PK, K-8 536 0.77
St Rose Of Lima Elementary School NR Private PK-8 329 0.96
Montessori Children's School NR Private 0 1.45
Seaford Middle School 9 Public 6-8 517 1.52
Mhs Ames Campus NR Public 9 442 1.63

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Massapequa High School 10 Public 10-12 1,453 1.37
Montessori Children's School NR Private 0 1.45
Mhs Ames Campus NR Public 9 442 1.63
Seaford Senior High School 9 Public 9-12 658 1.66
Mosaic School NR Private 7 2.37

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Neighbors for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa

Here are the neighbors for 261 Forest Avenue, Massapequa.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
265 Forest Ave, Massapequa 1,369 11/05/2008
57 MC Kinley Pl, Massapequa 1,702 06/10/2019 $620,000
256 Division Ave, Massapequa 1,025 11/30/2017 $391,400
262 Division Ave, Massapequa 2,851 01/21/2021
59 MC Kinley Pl, Massapequa 1,930 06/26/1998 $270,000
122 Roosevelt Pl, Massapequa 1,705 06/22/2023 $630,000
64 MC Kinley Pl, Massapequa 1,830 06/16/2025 $296,000
61 McKinley Pl, Massapequa 2,562 08/25/1994 $187,000
112 Berkeley Pl, Massapequa 1,714 10/22/2021 $681,000
116 Berkeley Pl, Massapequa 1,188 09/05/2019
118 Berkeley Pl, Massapequa 1,538
120 Berkeley Pl, Massapequa 2,077 03/11/2010
65 MC Kinley Pl, Massapequa 1,350
260 Division Ave, Massapequa 1,368 02/12/2010 $285,000
266 Division Ave, Massapequa 1,523 08/01/2024 $805,000
269 Forest Ave, Massapequa 1,920 08/25/2011 $365,650
63 McKinley Pl, Massapequa 1,434 10/17/2017 $475,000
55 McKinley Pl, Massapequa 2,038 06/19/2003 $400,000
104 Berkeley Pl, Massapequa 3,381 02/16/2007 $770,000
270 Division Ave, Massapequa 896 08/09/2022

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