1543 Rhode Ave, Merrick, NY 11566 Property Records

Nassau County and Hempstead Town property record for 1543 Rhode Ave, Merrick, NY 11566

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,924 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.144 acres (6,250 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$410,000 (Sep 2011)
Tax Bill$14,061 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Transfer
Dec 2025 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN55-008-00-0657

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN55-008-00-0657
Alternative APNs
  • 2089-55-008-00-0657-0
  • 55008000657000000000
  • 282089 55.-8-657
  • 55008 06570

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,924 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft
Basement Area812 sqft
Finished Basement812 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,250 sqft (0.144 acres)
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Patio Area192 sqft
Balcony Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number55008 06570
Street Address1543 RHODE AVE
CityMERRICK
StateNY
Zip11566-2033
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTOWN #1 SCH DIST 029
Legal SubdivisionMAP OF MANOR PARK
Legal Block8
Legal Lot Number657
JurisdictionNASSAU NY
Township / Civil DivisionHEMPSTEAD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2010
Census Tract414600

Owner

1543 Rhode Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2026.

Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town records, as of August 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1543 RHODE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2033
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 12, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 2, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JOVIA FINANCIAL FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 29, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201120111092900939
Deed Book / Page12762 / 526
Last Transfer DateMay 4, 2026
Transfer Doc0000030852
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNASSAU NY
Recording DateMay 12, 2026
Property Address1543 RHODE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2033
Document Number0000030852
Book / Page14748 / 677
Instrument DateMay 4, 2026
Instrument202630852
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 29, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1543 RHODE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2033

December 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNASSAU NY
Property Address1543 RHODE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2033
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 22, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1543 RHODE AVE, MERRICK, NY 11566-2033

Mortgage

Document NumberM482370204
DateDec 2, 2025
Book PageM48237/204
Instrument2025-77711
Lender
NameJOVIA FINANCIAL FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressWESTBURY, NY 11590
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1543 Rhode Ave was $14,061, down 3.5% from the year before.

Source: Nassau County and Hempstead Town assessment roll, as of June 17, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyNassau County
County SubdivisionHempstead Town
Secondary School DistrictBellmore-Merrick Central High School District (07 - 12)
Elementary School DistrictNorth Merrick Union Free School District (PK - 06)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$14,061.00 (-3.47%)$495 (-1.59%) Land $188 Building $307$495,000 (-1.59%)
2025$14,567.00$503 Land $192 Building $311$503,000
2023$11,175.00 Homeowner's exemption$520 Land $198 Building $322$520,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1543 Rhode Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1979–1999)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJan 1999 · rainfall accumulation

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

The area around 1543 Rhode Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLIBERTY UTILITIES NEW YORK - MERRICK
private · serves 135,000 people · EPA ID NY2902840
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureCorrosion control
Jul 2024
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 759 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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