$825,000

517 Birch St West Hempstead, NY 11552

$9,797
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
1,501 sqft
0.4 acres
$550 / sqft
House

Property details

About 517 Birch St

Welcome to This Inviting Colonial Nestled on a Dead-End Block Bordering Hempstead Lake State Park and Hempstead Golf & Country Club. The First Floor Welcomes You Into a Spacious, Sun-Soaked Living Room with a Wood Burning Stove, Sliders to the Rear Patio, Free- Standing Deck, and 217 Foot Deep Manicured Parklike Backyard Perfect for Outdoor Entertaining. On the First Floor, You will Also Find an Open Dining Room, an Eat-In Kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances, and an Updated Full Bathroom. Enjoy the Ease of an Attached Garage with Dual Entry into the Kitchen and Access to the Backyard. The Second Floor Holds Three Generously Sized Bedrooms, all Featuring Custom Closets. Additionally, There is a Full Bathroom, and Loads of Storage Space with a Walk-In Closet in the Hallway, and an Additional Storage Space. Upstairs, There is Also a Full Size Pull Down Attic. The Full Finished Basement Offers a Recreation Room, Laundry Room, and Boiler Room. Outdoors, Enjoy the Eight-Zone Sprinkler System and Double-Wide Driveway, and Indoors, Enjoy the Comfort of Two Zone Central Air Conditioning, Three Zone Gas Heating, and Andersen Sliders and Windows Throughout. Conveniently Located Near Public Transportation, Major Roadways, Highways, Shops, Supermarkets, Restaurants, and Houses of Worship.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,501 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.3736 Acres
Year built1948
MLS #872004
Garage1 space

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior: First Floor Full Bath, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Entrance Foyer, Open Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Storage, Tile Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Exterior: Back Fence, Fence, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $825,000
  • Price/SqFt: $549
  • Annual Tax Amount: $4,191
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Back Yard, Front Yard, Near Golf Course, Near Public Transit, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Directions: Google Maps
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Living Area: 1,501 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.3736 Acres
  • MLS Number: 872004
  • MLS Name: ONEKEY2
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Rlty Landmark
  • Office Phone: (718) 475-2700

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517 Birch St, West Hempstead, NY 11552 - traditional home featuring a porch, driveway, an attached garage, a chimney, and roof with shingles

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Dec 01, 1999
Home Sold
$210,000
Oct 16, 1989
Home Sold
$102,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$484$4,191
2023$503$10,791
2022$503$9,969
2021$546$11,158
2020$557$10,293
2019$629$9,582
2018$629$9,063
2017$629$8,495

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

David Paterson School

Public District 1-6

0.8 mi

40 Fulton Ave

7

John Street School

Public District PK-6

1.1 mi

560 Nassau Blvd

3

Joseph Mcneil School

Public District 1-6

1.2 mi

335 S Franklin St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $111,500. Residents of West Hempstead, NY typically earn between $100k-200k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

16%
<35k
28%
35k-100k
47%
100k-200k
9%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
13%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
23%
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
22%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Minor League Baseball GamesMinor League Baseball Games
  • Symphony or OperaSymphony or Opera
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • New York & CompanyNew York & Company
  • Chico'sChico's
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A
  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • KiaKia
  • VolvoVolvo
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Active RockActive Rock
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 517 Birch St

The listing price of 517 Birch St property is $825,000.

The property 517 Birch St is a house located in West Hempstead, New York, 11552.

Active Listing: 517 Birch St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 517 Birch St are: David Paterson School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John Street School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Joseph Mcneil School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Evergreen Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), George Washington School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Hempstead High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), West Hempstead High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Academy Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $4,191 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on December 1, 1999 for $210,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 517 Birch St has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

The property 517 Birch St is 1,501 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 517 Birch St is 1948.

This home is located at 517 Birch St in West Hempstead, NY and zip code 11552 in the West Hempstead neighborhood. This 1,501 square foot home, which was built in 1948, sits on a 0.37 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $825,000.

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

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