Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 1 Birch Dr, Merrick, NY 11566
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,802 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $15,845 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 55-159-00-0019 |
| Primary APN | 55-159-00-0019 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,802 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,000 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Highway |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Frame Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 136 sqft |
| Deck Area | 24 sqft |
| Patio Area | 614 sqft |
| Balcony Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 55159 00190 |
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| Street Address | 1 BIRCH DR |
| City | MERRICK |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11566-4104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 19-21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FREEPORT MERRICK ESTS |
| Legal Block | 159 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-21 |
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Township / Civil Division | HEMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 415101 |
1 Birch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of June 17, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 BIRCH DR, MERRICK, NY 11566-4104 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage STERLING NATIONAL BANK |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Jul 12, 2019 | Bargain and Sale Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20142235 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13060 / 474 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 7, 1999 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000002027 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH DR, MERRICK, NY 11566-4104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | M418790695 |
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| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | M41879/0695 |
| Instrument | 201700010338 |
| Name | STERLING NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREAT NECK, NY 11021 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH DR, MERRICK, NY 11566-4104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLEVEST AGENCY INC, TITLEVEST AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0458890766 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 45889/766 |
| Instrument | 2021-127328 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH DR, MERRICK, NY 11566-4104 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLEVEST AGENCY INC, TITLEVEST AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0458890748 |
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| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 45889/748 |
| Instrument | 2021-127327 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Document Type | Bargain and Sale Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NASSAU NY |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1 BIRCH DR, MERRICK, NY 11566-4104 |
| Document Number | 0138230720 |
| Book / Page | 13823 / 720 |
| Map Reference | MAP 422 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-057306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 21140 18TH AVE APT 1A, 1A, BAYSIDE, NY 11360-1507 |
| Document Number | 2019057307 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-057307 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Birch Dr was $15,845 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town assessment roll, as of June 17, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Nassau County |
| County Subdivision | Hempstead Town |
| Secondary School District | Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District (07 - 12) |
| Elementary School District | Merrick Union Free School District (KG - 06) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $489 Land $192 Building $297 | $489,000 | |
| 2025 | $15,845.00 | ||
| 2023 | $15,392.00 Additional exemption filed | $594 Land $233 Building $361 | $594,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1 Birch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 56 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 53 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 53 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1979–2014) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 37 of 56 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2014 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1 Birch Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 99.2% of New York |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - MERRICK private · serves 135,000 people · EPA ID NY2902840 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Corrosion control Jul 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 640 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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