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12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY Property Information

12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY Property Information

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12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY
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Address

Primary address 12-78 Central Avenue
Secondary address 12 Central Ave
Neighborhood Far Rockaway
Zip code 11691
Borough Queens
Block & lot 15533-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Lot & Building Information for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

Lot sq. ft. 6,150
Lot dimensions 82 ft x 75 ft
Property type One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sqft 2,476
Building dimensions 41 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Built-IN garage
Year built 1920
Frontage Central Avenue (wide)
Wheatley Street (narrow)
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Zoning & Use for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Residential units (DOF) 1
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School district 27
Community district 14
Closest police station 0.34 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 12 Central Ave, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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About 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY?

12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,476 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $60,840, the tax amount paid for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY is $7,242.

When was 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY last sold?

12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY was last sold in 08/23/1981.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Past Sales & Property History for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Title Documents for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/19/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(4120002720712)
08/23/1981 - R Deed
(38140136100385)
08/23/1981 - R Mortgage
(38140136100381)
           
           
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Property Taxes for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,242
Tax assessor's market value: $1,014,000
Assessed value: $60,840

Assessment History for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $843,000 $50,580 $34,435 19.843% $6,833 $6,833 +4.72%
2024/25 $776,000 $46,560 $32,486 20.085% $6,525 $6,525 +5.62%
2023/24 $701,000 $42,060 $30,758 20.085% $6,178 $6,178 -0.26%
2022/23 $736,000 $44,160 $30,499 20.309% $6,194 $6,194 +2.01%
2021/22 $610,000 $36,600 $30,416 19.963% $6,072 $6,072 +0.55%

Permits for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

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Far Rockaway Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$540,000
15.1% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$486
-4.2% YoY
Queens Median Sale Price
$605,859
3.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Beach 22nd St & Mott Ave at SW Corner
Station lines A
Distance (miles) 0.373
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 505 0.05
Randolph Holder School of Social Justice (The) 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 505 0.05
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.22
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.22
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.23

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo 3 Yes Public 6-8 206 0.30
Village Academy 6 Yes Public 6-8 302 0.30
Talmud Torah Siach Yitzchok NR No Private PK, K-8 290 0.22
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.23
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 4 10 No Charter K-7 641 0.30

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Church of God Christian Academy NR No Private K-12 86 0.23
Tichon Meir Moshe NR No Private 9-12 0 0.51
Hebrew Academy Long Beach High School Boys NR No Private 9-12 0 0.56
Yeshiva Darchei Torah NR No Private PK, K-12 1,848 0.80
Darchei Torah NR No Private PK-12 2,448 0.82

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Neighbors for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway

Here are the neighbors for 12-78 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
12-99 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 2,111 02/15/2024 $550,000
14-18 Wheatley St, Far Rockaway 2,197 11/05/1993
12-86 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 1,804 04/09/2024 $545,000
12-54 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 1,166 04/11/2024 $745,000
14-13 Minton St, Far Rockaway 1,172 07/15/2020 $400,000
14-17 Minton St, Far Rockaway 1,172 11/03/2020
12-51 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 2,160 11/16/2021 $728,000
12-43 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 1,712 09/08/2022
12-93 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 3,185 05/29/2014 $448,000
13-00 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 2,164 09/20/2006
13-02 Wheatley St, Far Rockaway 2,476 07/16/2019
12-58 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 2,779 06/26/2006 $420,000
12-61 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 2,696 05/27/2020
13-15 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 1,534 08/09/2004
14-11 Wheatley St, Far Rockaway 1,716 11/30/1990
14-14 Wheatley St, Far Rockaway 2,444 09/23/2024 $711,980
13-09 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 1,808 03/21/2023 $610,000
12-60 Augustina Ave, Far Rockaway 2,779 01/29/2025
14-22 Wheatley St, Far Rockaway 2,256 05/28/2021 $880,000
13-03 Brunswick Ave, Far Rockaway 1,368 05/02/2025 $725,000
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