56 Denton Avenue, East Rockaway, NY, 11518
About This Home
Welcome to this classic Colonial in the heart of East Rockaway, full of charm, character, and endless potential. Step inside to a welcoming den that leads into a spacious living room featuring a cozy wood-burning fireplace. Entertain with ease in the formal dining room, complete with a convenient serving counter to the eat-in kitchen. A first-floor half bath adds convenience for guests, while French doors lead to a deck overlooking an impressive 182-foot-deep backyard, perfect for outdoor entertaining, gardening, or creating your dream backyard oasis. The second floor offers three bedrooms and a full bathroom. A walk-up unfinished attic with windows provides excellent potential for additional living space or abundant storage. The full unfinished basement offers even more storage and endless possibilities. Outside, you'll find a long private driveway accommodating up to four cars, along with a detached garage. Being sold as-is, this home is ready for its next owners to make it their own and create lasting memories. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, restaurants, transportation, and all that East Rockaway has to offer, this is an incredible opportunity to own a home with great bones and unlimited potential.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Materials
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Stone
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence,Residential
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven,Refrigerator,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Attic: Unfinished,Walkup
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,598
- Total interior livable area: 1,598 sqft
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Other
- Level: Third
Other
- Level: Basement
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 2005385090000170
- Special condition: None
Lot
- Lot size: 10,065 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 55 x 182
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
- 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
- Coastal Flooding
- Inland Flooding
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- 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 | $3,888 | $46,656 |
| Home Insurance * | $317 | $3,804 |
| Property Taxes | $1,102 | $13,224 |
| Electricity | $264 | $3,169 |
| Total | $5,571 | $66,852 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
New York FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Price change | $769,000 |
| 2026-07-09 | Listed for sale | $799,000 |
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