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254 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570

5beds
2baths
3,763sqft
$1,375,000
$365price/sqft
$10,017/moest. monthly cost
$400,680/yrincome needed

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)

Getting Around

45
WalkingCar-Dependent
33
TransitSome Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

10/10
Watson SchoolGrades K-50.4 mi
9/10
South Side Middle SchoolGrades 6-90.4 mi
9/10
South Side High SchoolGrades 9-121.1 mi

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
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Nassau County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm

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

MonthlyAnnual
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
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$343,440/yr
40% on housing$300,510/yr
45% on housing$267,120/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 6.4%
6.4%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.0%
1.0%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$365This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11570$406
Nassau County$567

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11570$498
Nassau County$510

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

DateEventPrice
2026-08-17Listed for sale$1,200,000
2026-08-17Listing removed$1,375,000
2026-07-29Price change$1,375,000
2026-06-22Listed for sale$1,500,000
2023-09-29Listing removed--
2023-09-08Listed for rent$3,000
2023-07-31Listing removed--
2023-07-10Listed for rent$3,000
2016-04-15Listing removed$2,000
2012-05-24Price change$1,750
2012-05-06Price change$1,795
2012-03-26Price change$1,895
2012-02-05Listed for rent$1,995

For Sale by Agent

AgentLia Miele
BrokerageCentury 21 Sherlock Homes

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