




254 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570
About This Home
This Extremely Rare Legal Two-Family home, located in the heart of the desirable North Side of Rockville Centre, sits on an oversized, sprawling property with a huge driveway and a two-plus-car garage. Offering exceptional flexibility, space, and income potential, this unique property is not to be missed. The first-floor residence features a welcoming sunroom that can be converted into a bedroom, spacious living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, one generously sized bedroom, a full bath with separate shower and jacuzzi tub, laundry room (possible 3rd bedroom), and a fully finished basement with both interior and exterior access. Large windows throughout fill the home with abundant natural light. The second-floor apartment has its own private entrance and offers two spacious bedrooms on the main floor, an eat-in kitchen, oversized living room, formal dining room, and a full bath. The third floor provides two additional finished bedrooms, offering exceptional flexibility for extended family, guests, home offices, or hobby space. The long private driveway leads to a large three-car garage complete with a loft, providing ample storage, workshop space, or additional possibilities. Located within the Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre and its highly regarded school district, this one-of-a-kind property offers the perfect blend of charm, space, and versatility. It is especially well-suited for a professional seeking to work from home while enjoying separate living and office space in an exceptional residential setting. (INDEPENDANT THIRD PARTY NYS APPRAISAL IN HAND UPON REQUEST)
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Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1909
Materials
- Construction materials: Frame
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Laundry Room
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- First Floor Bedroom,First Floor Full Bath
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 3,763
- Total interior livable area: 3,763 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 38182000069
- Attached to another structure: Yes
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.34 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway,Garage
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Covered spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Nassau County and New York
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,952 | $83,424 |
| Home Insurance * | $474 | $5,688 |
| Property Taxes | $1,970 | $23,640 |
| Electricity | $621 | $7,462 |
| Total | $10,017 | $120,204 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-17 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000 |
| 2026-08-17 | Listing removed | $1,375,000 |
| 2026-07-29 | Price change | $1,375,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Listed for sale | $1,500,000 |
| 2023-09-29 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-09-08 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2023-07-31 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-07-10 | Listed for rent | $3,000 |
| 2016-04-15 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
| 2012-05-24 | Price change | $1,750 |
| 2012-05-06 | Price change | $1,795 |
| 2012-03-26 | Price change | $1,895 |
| 2012-02-05 | Listed for rent | $1,995 |
