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261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Amherst St

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Property type

One Family Year - Round Residence (210.01)

Year built

1923

Acreage

0.089

Sale price

$489,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Amherst Street
ZIP code
11550
County
Nassau
Town/City
Hempstead
Village (SWIS code)
Hempstead
Parcel ID
34-227-890

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/26/2025
Sale price
$489,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026
Current property tax
$6,371
Tax class
Building
Property type
One Family Year - Round Residence (210.01)
Building sq. ft.
891
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1923
Rooms
5
Bathrooms
1
Exterior wall
Alum/Vinyl
Building style
Bungalow,Cottage
Basement
Full
Attic
None
Heating type
Central
Heating system
Hot water
Lot
Acreage
0.089
Topography
Level
Land
Primary site

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
49 /100.  Some Transit
Bike score
50 /100.  Bikeable
School district
1001

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY

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

Sales history for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/26/2025 $489,000 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/05/2019 $283,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX; XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/30/2007 $3,100,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXX; XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X; XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/07/2025 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/07/2025 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/28/2025 - R
03/26/2025 - D		 Deed
(Deed-deed)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/28/2025 - R
03/26/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(Mtg-mortgage)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/28/2021 - R
07/02/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(Partial claim mortgage)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/07/2020 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/01/2020 - R
06/11/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(Fixed rate)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/27/2019 - R Other
(Mortgage satisfaction)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/05/2019 - R
02/05/2019 - D		 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/05/2019 - R
02/05/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(Fixed rate)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, 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
$6,371
Current school tax
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$253,000
Assessed value
$253
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 $253,000 $253 2518.063 $6,371 -0.78%
2025 $253,000 $253 2537.866 $6,421 -6.68%
2024 $252,833 $253 2719.393 $6,880 -7.62%
2023 $253,000 $253 2943.81 $7,448 -10.70%
2022 $253,000 $253 3296.383 $8,340 -12.15%
2021 $245,000 $245 3874.779 $9,493 +22.87%
2020 $183,200 $458 1686.931 $7,726 +4.04%
2019 $183,200 $458 1621.454 $7,426 +2.78%
2018 $183,200 $458 1577.543 $7,225 +6.49%
2017 $183,200 $458 1481.45 $6,785 +5.76%
Permits

Permit information for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, 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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jackson Main Elementary School 5 Public 1-6 495 0.43
Locust School NR Public K-1 138 0.43
Jackson Annex School NR Public 1-5 394 0.53
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES-ARTS 2 Public PK, K-5 739 0.61
RHODES ACADEMY OF HUMANITIES-ARTS 2 Public PK, K-5 739 0.61
Academy Charter School-Uniondale 7 Charter K-7, 9-11 1,272 0.68
Nassau Boces NR Public K-12 1,712 0.74
Front Street Elementary School NR Public 5-6 340 0.83
Stewart School 7 Public 2-5 707 0.88
California Avenue Elementary School 4 Public PK, K-5 663 0.92
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hanc - Middle & High School NR Private 7-12 390 0.34
Academy Charter School-Uniondale 7 Charter K-7, 9-11 1,272 0.68
Nassau Boces NR Public K-12 1,712 0.74
Academy Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,880 1.04
St Joseph Elementary School NR Private PK-8 286 1.10
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School 3 Public 7-8 938 1.14
St Martin De Porres Marianist School NR Private PK, K-8 427 1.39
Crescent School NR Private PK-12 239 1.43
Kellenberg Memorial High School NR Private 6-12 2,549 1.59
Garden City Middle School 9 Public 6-8 928 1.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hanc - Middle & High School NR Private 7-12 390 0.34
Academy Charter School-Uniondale 7 Charter K-7, 9-11 1,272 0.68
Nassau Boces NR Public K-12 1,712 0.74
Academy Charter School 8 Charter K-12 1,880 1.04
Sacred Heart Academy NR Private 9-12 853 1.39
Crescent School NR Private PK-12 239 1.43
Kellenberg Memorial High School NR Private 6-12 2,549 1.59
Evergreen Charter School 5 Charter K-11 966 1.73
Hempstead High School 2 Public 9-12 1,866 1.87
Uniondale High School 4 Public 9-12 2,080 1.87

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Neighbors for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY

85 Boylston St, Hempstead 253 Amherst St, Hempstead 249 Amherst St, Hempstead 70 Remsen Ave, Hempstead 248 Cornell St, Hempstead 101 Dartmouth St, Hempstead 105 Dartmouth St, Hempstead 243 Bennett Ave, Hempstead 76 Remsen Ave, Hempstead 252 Cornell St, Hempstead 239 Bennett Ave, Hempstead 113 Dartmouth St, Hempstead 140 Stewart Ave, Hempstead 97 Dartmouth St, Hempstead 73 Remsen Ave, Hempstead 260-262 Cornell St, Hempstead 72 Remsen Ave, Hempstead 258 Cornell St, Hempstead 109 Dartmouth St, Hempstead 80-82 Remsen Ave, Hempstead

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY

11010, Nassau County, NY 11501, Nassau County, NY 11510, Nassau County, NY 11514, Nassau County, NY 11518, Nassau County, NY 11520, Nassau County, NY 11530, Nassau County, NY 11549, Nassau County, NY 11552, Nassau County, NY 11554, Nassau County, NY 11556, Nassau County, NY 11563, Nassau County, NY 11565, Nassau County, NY 11566, Nassau County, NY 11572, Nassau County, NY 11575, Nassau County, NY 11590, Nassau County, NY 11596, Nassau County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550?

The development at 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 was built in 1923.

What is the total square footage of 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550?

261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 has a total of 891 square feet.

When was 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 was last sold on 03/26/2025 for $489,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550?

261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 is currently assessed at $253.

What are the property taxes for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550?

The property taxes for 261 Amherst Street, Hempstead, NY 11550 total $6,370.

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