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#818832, Listing Office: DAC Properties Corp
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261 Amherst St Hempstead, NY 11550
$469,000 List price
$5,569
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full
891 sqft
$526 / sqft
House
Property details
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
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Baseboard
StatusActive
CoolingWall/Window Unit(s)
Size891 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1923
ParkingPrivate, Driveway
MLS #L3590906
Summary
- MLS Number: L3590906
- MLS Name: ONEKEY2
- Office Name: Compass Greater NY LLC
- Office Phone: (917) 687-5435
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2019 | Home Sold | $283,000 |
| Nov 05, 2007 | Home Sold | $310,000 |
| Aug 06, 2004 | Home Sold | $212,000 |
| Jan 24, 2000 | Home Sold | $337,500 |
| Jan 05, 1996 | Home Sold | $65,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $253 | $681 |
| 2023 | $253 | $6,711 |
| 2022 | $253 | $7,120 |
| 2021 | $245 | $7,555 |
| 2020 | $245 | $7,726 |
| 2019 | $458 | $5,923 |
| 2018 | $458 | $5,751 |
| 2017 | $458 | $5,340 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
5
Jackson Main Elementary School
Public District 1-5
0.4 mi
•451 Jackson St
7
Stewart School
Public District 2-5
0.9 mi
•501 Stewart Ave
4
California Avenue Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•236 California Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $93,548. Typical income of Hempstead, NY residents is between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. Most residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
13%
<35k
45%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
13%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
28%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
18%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
37%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Horse Races
Basketball
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Stein Mart
Ross Dress For Less
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
LongHorn Steakhouse
Jasons Deli
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Buick
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality- Contemporary Inspirational
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 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.
While more than 10 listings in Hempstead, NY in January 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 4 listings sold at asking price, and more than 5 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Hempstead, NY decreased by 8.8% between December and January 2025. Listings spent 43 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $600,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.