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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $498,000 on Oct 6, 2021

218 AMHERST ST

HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
5
Baths
3,909 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$498,000 · Oct 6, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,684 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$446 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$146
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$421
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$489,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyNASSAU
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 100 ft²Patio · 35 ft²Porch · 200 ft²

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Jackson Main Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 0.3 mi
M
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Hempstead High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Hempstead Union Free School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 11550These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.93

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,487
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.14,283 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$85,489
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$116,851
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

218 Amherst St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Hempstead 11550
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Hempstead 11550
  • Older than 98% of homes in Hempstead 11550

How it measures up in Hempstead 11550

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hempstead 11550.

Living area3,909 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,473 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 218 Amherst St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHempstead 11550Nassau County
Living areabigger than3,909 ft²98% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac88% of homes76% of homes
Year builtnewer than19082% of homes2% of homes

About 218 Amherst St

When did 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY last sell?

218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY last sold on Oct 6, 2021 for $498,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY?

218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY has 5 bathrooms, 3,909 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY built?

218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY was built in 1908, making it 118 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY?

218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY is assigned to Jackson Main Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School (middle), rated D+; Hempstead High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Hempstead Union Free School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY compare to other homes in Hempstead 11550?

Among the 8,678 homes in Hempstead 11550, it is bigger than 98% of them (3,909 ft² against a typical 1,473 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1908 against a typical 1947). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 218 Amherst St, Hempstead, NY was $10,684. The county assessed it at $446.

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