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261 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY, 11550

$469,000

Home List Price

$5,569*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
1 Full Bath
891 SqFt
$526/SqFt
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261 Amherst St, Hempstead$469,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$5,569*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingPrivate, Driveway
Year Built1923
HeatingNatural Gas, Baseboard
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #L3590906
StatusActive

About 261 Amherst St

Welcome Home! This cozy 3 bedroom 1 bath bungalow has an updated Cherry kitchen w/stainless appliances & granite counters & updated white bath. Pull Down Attic & Full basement for storage with bilco doors. Hardwood Floors, 100Amp Electric, Gas Heating & New Gas HW, Low Taxes of $9885.50, NYS Star $1133.64, Additional information: Appearance:Excellent,Interior Features:Lr/Dr,Separate Hotwater Heater:Y

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Living Area: 891 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Greater NY LLC
  • Office Phone: (917) 687-5435

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: Granite Counters, Master Downstairs, First Floor Bedroom

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Private Pool: No
  • Exterior: Patio

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Private, Driveway

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Near Public Transit, Corner Lot

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Westbury Blvd to Boylston Street, to Amherst Street

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $469,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $526/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $7,556
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Housing Market Comparison

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Hempstead, NY

City

Med. Sold Price

$592.1K

Med. Price/SqFt

$368

Avg. Days On Market

45

# of Sold Homes

18

261 Amherst St vs Hempstead

39 DAYS ON ROCKET

-6 Days

$469,000

-$123.1K Less

$526/SqFt

+$158 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $123.1K less than the Median Sold Price and $158/SqFt more than other homes in Hempstead, NY.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • MLS Number: #L3590906

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Compass Greater NY LLC
  • Office Phone: (917) 687-5435

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

Mar 05, 2019Home Sold
$283,000
Nov 05, 2007Home Sold
$310,000
Aug 06, 2004Home Sold
$212,000
Jan 24, 2000Home Sold
$337,500
Jan 05, 1996Home Sold
$65,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$7,556$245
2020$7,726$245
2019$5,923$458
2018$5,751$458
2017$5,340$458

History based on county public records data.

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$2,408

Per Month

Recommended Financing

30-Year Fixed

Rate/APR

7.5% / 6.68%

Total Monthly Payment

$1,473

Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Nearby Schools

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5
/10

  • Jackson Main Elementary School

  • 451 Jackson St

  • 0.41 miles

  • Public District Grades 1-5

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7
/10

  • Stewart School

  • 501 Stewart Ave

  • 0.89 miles

  • Public District Grades 2-5

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4
/10

  • California Avenue Elementary School

  • 236 California Ave

  • 0.91 miles

  • Public District Grades KG-5

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $93,548. Typical income of Hempstead, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 261 Amherst St

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 261 Amherst St property is $469,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 261 Amherst St is a house located in Hempstead, New York, 11550.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 261 Amherst St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $7,556 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on March 5, 2019 for $283,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 261 Amherst St has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 261 Amherst St is 891 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 261 Amherst St is 1923.

Rocket Homes›New York›Nassau County›Hempstead›11550›261 Amherst St

This home is located at 261 Amherst St in Hempstead, NY and zip code 11550 in the Town of Hempstead neighborhood. This 891 square foot home was built in 1923. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since November 13, 2024 and is currently priced at $469,000.

Hempstead, NY housing market in November 2024 saw over 9 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 7 sold below. In November 2024 in Hempstead, NY there were 0.6% less homes for sale than in October 2024. In November 2024 median list price was $592,192 and the average listing age was 45 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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